It is way too hot to go outside these days. "Lost" is over and "House" is repeats, so here I sit with no motivation to do anything except be lazy and indecisive and eat chocolate ice cream. I registered for the fall semester over two months ago, but part of it was tentative. The two certainties are Intro to Historiography and The Ozarks in American History. I also signed up for Hispanic Cinema, not because I wanted to but because I thought it would not be in my best interest to have a semester with no Spanish. I was hoping I could muster some interest in this class, but so far I have been unsuccessful. So, today I registered at the community college (from which I graduated last year) for an English class on Children's Literature. Now, I'm not all that interested in this subject either, but I have to take something. If I'm going to graduate next year I have to take at least three classes each semester and my choices are limited. All the classes I take from now on need to be upper level classes. Also, I need one more class to complete my fine arts requirement and the literature class will take care of that, but the cinema class will not. I do enjoy children's books and I look forward to once again experiencing the convenience of an online class. Although this is not my top choice for study, I feel confident that it will nonetheless be a worthwhile learning endeavor. At least, that's what I am telling myself.
As for my summer to-do list, I don't think I've made much progress. I have watched a few movies and read a couple of books. I've done some work in the yard and cleaned house. I haven't disciplined myself enough to keep up with Spanish like I should. But I have done a few fun things, just because I could. I'm enjoying my time off this summer, but I'm also looking forward to the beginning of a new semester this fall and all the new adventures it will bring. Someone please remind me of this when I start complaining about school this fall.
3 comments:
I'm glad you're enjoying your break. I'm not sure when your semester starts but maybe by then you'll be looking forward to the challenge again. Children's literature sounds fun - Roald Dahl is always good for a laugh. Graduating next year - wow, that should keep you motivated. I've got about another 4 years at this rate!!!
I took a Children's lit module as an undergrad - one thing that stood out for me was how we underestimate childrens's authours, especially of (good) picture books. Where the Wild things are for example. Enjoy your summer!
Caz, I began this journey about 5 years ago so I know how you feel.It has been a long trip.
Studentmum, one of my favorite children's book is Where the Wild Things Are. I hope it will be part of the curriculum.
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