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life has changed a bit/hardly at all since my last post. spring semester at Miami University came to a close in may. my rationale on garret freymann-weyr's "stay with me" was the main stress through out the sixteen weeks. i don't believe i've ever spent so many hours researching the issues this YA novel brings to the table. in the end, i was never sure that i defended the book to the best of my ability. however, i did the best i could. and surprisingly, my best was enough to receive an A+ on the paper, which totaled twenty-five pages, and an A+ in the course as well. maybe i know more about YA lit then i ever thought i did. throughout the entire semester i worked incredibly hard, which resulted in my receiving straight A's. i'm proud of this accomplishment and credit it to my not taking Zoloft anymore. medicine can sometimes do more harm than good, and this was the case for me.
right now, i'm taking a summer class which will conclude at the end of the month. the class is focused on grammar. it is challenging, because the last grammar lesson i had took place in seventh grade which was nearly eight years ago. however, i feel that i'm not the only student in the class that is in the same position. schools don't spend enough time on grammar, which certainly reflects in the few writings that i post on here. i'm trying to obtain a B in this course.
in other things besides getting an education: i'm still working at mcdonald's. every few weeks i think about looking for a new job. i know i need to look for employment elsewhere, but i'm in a comfortable place there. i know everyone there and i know the demands. and everyone tires of their job/career..therefore i shouldn't be hasty about leaving. however, change is good and i do want to work in an area that is closer to my desired career. i go through these pros and cons a couple times a week, but i still haven't gathered the courage to act out my thoughts on the subject. i suppose there is still some pondering that needs to be done.
i've created a few goals to accomplish this summer, including writing in this thing more often. i want to revise one of my short stories and submit it to different online lit magazines for publishing. i also plan on buying an acoustic guitar. i've wanted to learn for so long, and figure that now is the best time as ever to teach myself how to play. i'm also saving money for a trip. i'm not sure of the destination; either NYC, chicago or somewhere else...anywhere that's more interesting than ohio, which certainly widens the possibilities.
right now, i'm taking a summer class which will conclude at the end of the month. the class is focused on grammar. it is challenging, because the last grammar lesson i had took place in seventh grade which was nearly eight years ago. however, i feel that i'm not the only student in the class that is in the same position. schools don't spend enough time on grammar, which certainly reflects in the few writings that i post on here. i'm trying to obtain a B in this course.
in other things besides getting an education: i'm still working at mcdonald's. every few weeks i think about looking for a new job. i know i need to look for employment elsewhere, but i'm in a comfortable place there. i know everyone there and i know the demands. and everyone tires of their job/career..therefore i shouldn't be hasty about leaving. however, change is good and i do want to work in an area that is closer to my desired career. i go through these pros and cons a couple times a week, but i still haven't gathered the courage to act out my thoughts on the subject. i suppose there is still some pondering that needs to be done.
i've created a few goals to accomplish this summer, including writing in this thing more often. i want to revise one of my short stories and submit it to different online lit magazines for publishing. i also plan on buying an acoustic guitar. i've wanted to learn for so long, and figure that now is the best time as ever to teach myself how to play. i'm also saving money for a trip. i'm not sure of the destination; either NYC, chicago or somewhere else...anywhere that's more interesting than ohio, which certainly widens the possibilities.