Mid-Term Celebration!

Getting through the first half of the semester is definitely a celebration for me! Going back to school after 30 years was a big decision. However, I have truly enjoyed every minute of this adventure. I really did not know what to expect from myself as far as my writing skills go, but I was pleasantly surprised on how well I did on my first few essays. It did not come easy for me; I found myself sitting at my kitchen table for many hours struggling on how to get started. Although the class lectures have been very informative, I have had to do some of my own research in order to have a better understanding of what it takes to be a good writer. Since the first day of the semester until now, I have found that the writing is becoming somewhat easier for me. Even though I speak proper English, one of my biggest obstacles continues to be the use of correct grammar when I write. Speaking proper English is one of my pet peeves, and that’s why I can’t understand why it’s so difficult for me to write using correct grammar. I know with practice it will eventually become more natural for me and I will be able to spend more time researching on the topic of my essays. I have always been a firm believer in setting goals, but being out of school for so many years I really was not sure what a realistic one might be for this class. The goals that I set this semester was to be fully engaged during class, work hard, and put my whole heart into every assignment. I am thankful that my hard work and tenacity is paying off. My goal for the remainder of the semester is to continue to work diligently to improve my weaknesses in my writing skills. I look forward to the second half of this course.