Monday, December 6, 2010

Is it really Over?

My people... We have reached the end. It seems like alot but in reality, it was only a small portion of our lives. I think this is how one must feel when they reach the pearly gates of Heaven and they have to talk to St. Peter. When they have to look back on their lives and see what they have accomplished, they end up saying, "That was It? That's all I've done?" Sorry, that is a depressing thought but this holiday season always does that to me.Still, this class was so much work. What makes me laugh is that I have worked harder in this English class than I did in my English 231 class which is supposed to be harder. But it wasn't all bad. The first essay was easy but after that it was all down hill... (essay wise). These last two big essays kicked my ass... I really need a break. But isn't it funny, while we all like to have breaks there is a time where, if the break goes on too long, we think "Man, wouldn't it be nice to have a bit of a challenge?" I think this is what this class was, a huge challenge and a commitment. You could not really slack off for one week, I would have liked to but I couldn't. If you did, Good God, you lost a lot of points.

There is one thing I really did like about this class though. Even though it was a pain in the ass sometimes, I really liked reading the discussions and blogs we were assigned to do. It often happens that in many classes, the majority of people are silent. They have a lot to say but don't have the confidence or the boldness to just say it; I am one of those most of the time. This blogging and discussion allows thoughts to float around that would normally never would have. I can't imagine thoughts being confined to the recesses of the mind. I believe they should be expressed or else they become poisonous. This class has allowed us to share some of these thoughts and lessened the possibility of being poisoned. I learned that everyone in our class are really different. Everyone has had completely different experiences.  The things they have been exposed to creates such unique characters. For example, I guess I can be really liberal and when I read more of the conservative views of my peers, I actually learned some things I never thought I could learn. It takes the saying "walk two moons in someone else's moccasins" to another level.

There is so much to say but I don't know where to begin. This isn't an end because I don't think anything ever does. The echo of our actions resound through the lives of others, even when we think we have not had any effect. I wonder if, through this blog, I might have influenced someone else's thoughts just a bit. I know mine have. So my fellow classmates this is a see you later because some of us may cross paths again. Live Long and Prosper!

1 comment:

  1. Hello Jasmine! We friggin made it! I agree it has been one of the most difficult classes I have taken. Between the constant writing and time consuming assignments I think I’m ready for a break too. But you know what, this is a big accomplishment because of the time and effort we have put into it. At least we made it to the end, perhaps with plenty of blood, sweat and tears. But none the less this class has influenced us if only a little bit. I do think the reading discussions and blogs have been so cool. Its true some of us are not particular to speaking up in class so this outlet has been an interesting way to share our thoughts. I must say that I have followed your blog each week. The points you’ve made have been influential on me, not only that but I think your liberal ways of thinking have been similar to some of my views. Its crazy how looking through some of the conservative eyes in this class as been beneficial and has taught us a thing or two. I also think you’ve had the “balls” to say things pertaining to the assignments and class that I couldn’t. I’ve enjoyed reading your thoughts and wish you the best.

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