Last Reflection...

I have learned to go after the things I want head first. (And much more amazingly....I learned how to blog.)


Reading my blog, I was first struck by the smile that emerged on my face. I've really enjoyed writing this and it was fun for me to read.


1. My first blog indicated my apprehension about my future, near and far, and I think my confidence has grown throughout this semester. I mean...I KNOW my confidence has grown. Better. I really do feel better about my possibilities if still naturally intimidated about the work it will take to reach them. I was searching for a drive to succeed, not all the answers, and in that I feel this class really helped me.


2. My thinking has developed in that I try to focus on certain tasks as opposed to always the broader picture. There will always be time for day dreaming about hypotheticals. I also feel more assured that I can make it. I've always been scared, not just of not being successful, but of falling off the map all together. Sher has really helped me in understanding that no matter what job experience or credentials I have, with hard work such fears are irrational. Her book expressed many thoughts I've long believed but she really brought them down to earth for me.



3. Well, this is certainly the first time I've ever posted anything on this crazy contraption. But I'm a full fledged blogger now; so now I understand what all the kids are talking about these days. Seriously though, I have always avoided computers and have relied on the campus computer for Internet throughout the semester. I do understand living in the past is unrealistic and probably detrimental, but give me a break, I am a History major. I've enjoyed this blog and since I do enjoy writing I look forward to using it again.


Another new thing I did was walking into a school and asking for a volunteer job for the first time. Nothing has come of it yet but it did feel good. I also walked into the head of the MAT program and talked to him for awhile; it wasn't the experience I was hoping for but it was helpful. This class has helped me get moving on such things. I've always felt comfortable talking to people face to face and I don't mind first meetings but that doesn't mean I don't procrastinate on getting them done. This class helped me get past that.




4. I really enjoyed the positive attitude of the class. It was nice to be in a class where it felt like everyone was in it together. I also enjoyed the Sher reading (see above). The group meetings were a lot of fun and really were helpful (yeah, we bonded).

5. I felt we didn't discuss the readings enough. It was a lot of reading and I usually take note of things to talk about in class as there were many parts of the readings that I think could have been debated/discussed. But of course I understand we only had one class a week. I can't really think of anything else...and I really tried.

6. I liked Michelle's idea of going on a field trip.
I also think going over some of our free writes with the whole class a bit more could have been interesting.

Thanks to everyone for a great semester. And to the Professor, I hope you enjoy your new career.