Ah, English 150. First of all, I have to say that through this course I have cemented what I already knew. I am a reader, NOT a writer. Reading a novel is relaxing and enjoyable. You curl up, wrap in a blanket and go for it. Maybe sip a warm drink. You get lost in the pages. Life is good. Writing is not that. It is exhausting and stressful. Working on an essay makes my brain hurt. Working on more than one essay for different courses... excruciating. Oh, and research projects are not my cup of tea. Don’t get me wrong, I have a huge appreciation and respect for those who write. I love to read. Where would I be without writers?
As for the course content, I would say that of all the reading that we did this semester, my least favourite was Japan`s Kamikaze Pilots by Yuki Tanaka. I personally just didn’t connect to the writing style or subject matter. I would say my favourite by a landslide was Kurt Vonnegut`s How to Write with Style. I liked it so much that I do plan to look for one of his books and give it a try. I would say a second favourite was Code Breaker by Jim Holt. It wasn’t so much as the style, but the subject I loved in that one. Having an IT background, Alan Turing is somewhat of an icon, and who doesn’t love to read about their icons.
I thank Laurie for all of the tips and comments, although, I may try not to write again for some time. All I can think about right now is this: One more essay, just a short one, you can do it. But only one thing keeps me going. I have a date, on Thursday, Dec 16th, after my last exam. Sitting on my night table, waiting patiently is my new book, In the Still of the Night by Ann Rule. I will not argue with it, or analyze it, or write about it. I may rave about it verbally to anyone who will listen. But mainly, I will just read and enjoy.
Ah, rage, rage against the dying of the light! Thanks Kristi for all your wonderful comments. You say you are not a writer but if there was an award for the person who commented the most on the Discussion Board and blogs, it would go to you by a landslide. I think you commented on everyone's blog in the class. I lost count after eleven blog comments. I just decided, this woman has earned her five marks for sure!
ReplyDeleteIt has been wonderful having you in the class. Enjoy all your holiday reading, and yes, just one small essay to go.