T-break
I just noticed how long its been since I updated my journal! The thesis and teaching has taken over my life!
The past few weeks I have been totally encompassed in writing and teaching. Sixteen pages into my thesis, with a flood of information to deal with, I am experiencing an embarrassment of riches. I've been working on a chapter about "The Homemaker's Half-hour" during World War II (meaning rationing, textiles and furniture conservation, etc.) It's interesting, I really like it, however I am beginning to realize that I could write a *whole* thesis just on this topic. Ahhh...such problems to have, right?
I taught the whole-class lectures for class this week while the Prof. is out in New York doing research. My lectures on "The New Woman:1890-1914" went off without a hitch! I really enjoyed lecturing and had a fantastic time up there in front of class. I even had a student send me an email after class and tell me how much he enjoyed my lectures! It's such a comforting thought to know that I am a good teacher, I do like teaching college-level classes, and I have picked the right profession. However, I still don't know if I have a TAship for next semester. I've been told not to worry, so keep your fingers crossed for me!
Last weekend was Elliott's 2nd Birthday...this weekend we are headed up to Minneapolis....next week we are off to Illinois for Turkey day. In amongst all the fun, I've got essays to grade (about 85), 6 pages of the chapter to write, and two books to read. It actually seems like I've got tons of free time! Ahh...the ways graduate school skews your perceptions of life.