Please excuse me for not blogging lately, but I have been fed up with anything that resembles writing or reminds me of school. During what should have been my most focused and carefree semester (since I'm not working) has instead been quite difficult as I have come down with a bad case of senior-itis. This condition is characterized by an extreme lackadaisical attitude toward school, homework, and tests and almost a total lack of concern for grades. I couldn't understand the cause of my attitude until I heard other students complain of the same ailment. I was glad to discover that my experience is normal and that I haven't lost my mind, at least not anymore than the other students. All I can think about is that I want this to be over; I am ready to move on to the next thing, whatever it may be, and though my body continues to attend classes, my mind is done with it all.
So, yesterday I took my first final, in Literature of the Ozarks, and I think I did well enough to keep my "A". I know it may be difficult for anyone to believe that we have actual literature in the Ozarks, but, for better or worse, we have Harold Bell Wright,
Donald Harington, and
Daniel Woodrell. So there you are.
On Wednesday evening I was required to read my seventeen page senior seminar paper in front of the class. I'm not one for public speaking, but I survived well enough. My professor says I have a good paper and I had very little re-writing or correcting to do before I handed in the final draft. Based on my professors comments I am hoping for an "A" in this class also.
As for my Middle Eastern history class, my final is next Tuesday evening and I am hoping to scrape by with a "B", but will settle for a "C". I know, I know, there was a time when anything less than an "A" would have sent me straight to therapy; this just goes to show how extreme is my case of senior-itis.
On Monday morning I have a final in Fundamentals of Tourism and an "A" is possible, though not probable, in this class. I haven't particularly enjoyed this class but it is part of my Ozarks Studies minor and I had to take something, like it or not.
All things considered, I am so happy, happy, happy, that this semester is almost over. Next semester I will have only one class which is "Murder and Memory in the Ozarks", the final class I need for my minor. I'll be researching and writing about an historical murder in the Ozarks. Can't wait!
I'm also looking forward to being a volunteer and the County Archives. Historical documents everywhere and I can see them and touch them! I'm not sure yet how many hours I will work or how long I will be able to volunteer, but I feel as though I am finally doing something with my life that is relevant to me and I am looking forward to the future.
Well, that is what's been going on. Hopefully everyone hasn't forgotten me!
