The reasons I feel sooo happy right now…
I am so happy I am finished my paper. I swear I feel like a big burden has been lifted off of my shoulders. Although, there still is last minute things. I still have my works cited to finish, but the writing process it over. Of course, I will go back and do corrections all the way up until Monday,but the good thing is I have all my thoughts down on paper.
I think this story was a good one to work with. I am happy that I chose Sonny’s Blues not only because I liked the story, but because I did not have any trouble finding scholarly sources on it. There was so much information I found on this story. I found not only mythological critism, but biographical and psychological. Plus the story is a little longer than some of the other stories we covered in class so I had more information to work with.
School is almost over! I think we have about a week or two left, and then finals. How exciting is that?
As I said before, I am so happy I started early. This was definitely an assignment that I could not afford to “sleep on”. If I did, I would not have been able to get the help that was given to me. Even now with the help that I did get, I still feel like I need more. So I could only imagine if I started late.
Add a comment November 27, 2009
“MY TOUGHEST CHALLENGE BY FAR”
At first, the hardest part about writing my essay was creating an outline. Now, I am sooooo afraid of plagiarizing. I also still find it difficult citing correctly. I am happy that we have a workshop on Monday because that way I can get some opinions on my ideas. I will be meeting with a tutor in the writers center after our workshop on Monday as well. I have been taking advantage of all of the help that is out there. With that being said, I am almost sure I will do good on my essay.
Add a comment November 20, 2009
Once again, I am here in Starbucks working on my paper……OMG;)….Guys I am soooo happy I started early on the research paper. I feel like I have gotten alot accomplished. I am taking a break from typing my essay and I am very confident by the end of the night I will have a full draft. I swear doing an outline really helps alot. I also have been going to the writer’s center for help and that was very beneficial. As much as I hate to say it I kinda enjoy doing this research paper. I know it sounds lame but I really enjoyed doing my research seeing how different writer’s come up with tons of different ideas on just one story. I will also discuss my paper with professor Wood and get some feedback from her. I am a little nervous though, because I dont want to write it all over but if that is what it takes its just something I will have to do. I am really trying to knock this one out of the ball park
1 comment November 14, 2009
I am sitting here in Starbucks (my most favorite place to study) and I just reread my story again to get a better understanding and make sure that I do not miss anything. I am trying to develop my outline and come up with a thesis. I know if I can develop a really good outline, everything will begin to just pour out and there is my five pages. The problem is I am having a hard time coming up with one, this is the biggest challenge so far. I think I may need to do a little bit more of research. I am starting on this one early. I am hoping to have a complete five page draft by next week.
2 comments November 7, 2009
I know no one is excited about the research paper that we were assigned, considering the required length. I’m thinking it will be a little fun for me though, because every story that I have read so far I liked. I know once I finish doing my research, I will have a better understanding of whichever one I chose. My most favorite by far is “Sonny’s Blues”. Although I find it a little difficult to analyze these stories, the questions we went over in class are very helpful.
2 comments October 30, 2009
Unfortunately I was unable to see “The Importance of being Earnest” because the tickets were sold out last week. However I did see “The Rocky Horror” on tonight and I am absolutely disgusted.I wish someone would have warned me. It was absolutely HORRIBLE. I did not like anything about that show. Through the entire show the characters were on stage half naked. They were literally showing there butt. I do not find anything interesting or funny about watching people perform half naked. I was so uncomfortable.I am so mad that I wasted my money. I was getting so annoyed to the point I almost walked out, but had I done that I would not have anything to write about and of course I want my extra credit. I have definitely learned my lesson. That is to make sure that I am aware of all content that will take place before I decide to see something that I know nothing about. I left that show feeling like UGH……Sorry guys but I just had to vent on this one
3 comments October 24, 2009
Tonight I will be going to see a play, for extra credit, at University of Houston. It is titled “The Importance of Being Earnest”. I don’t have a clue what this play is about. I just hope that it is interesting, so that my mind doesn’t drift off elsewhere, considering that I have to write about it. What ever happens I will definitely fill you guys in.For those of you who have intentions on seeing a play this month you can go see one at U of H for only ten bucks with a student i.d.
3 comments October 16, 2009
I began reading A Dolls House and I have to admit that I do not like this one as much as Othello. Although I have not finished reading A Dolls House, I am pretty much at the end and I do not seee much drama taking place. Who doesn’t want drama?That is what kept my attention with Othello, all of the crazy things going on. So now I am really expecting something to catch me by surprise with A Dolls House. Also, I am wondering what significance does the title carry.
3 comments October 9, 2009
I just finished reading some of Othello. Gosh, that lago know he is visous. He is determined to get revenge on Othello, by any means. lago is definitely not to be trusted. He absolutely has no heart at all. With all this drama going on, it really makes me want to see it on tv.I must admit it is smart of lago to play Othello close because as they say the ones closest to you are the ones who can do the most harm. I wonder if lago’s plan is going to work out in the end.Probably not because people of his character usually never have the last laugh. On the flip side, his character keeps me interested because afterall he is the one causing all the drama. For some reason in the end I have a feeling that something is going to come his way that totally throws things off for him . I feel this way because now everything is going just as he plans and he pats himself on the back about it.
1 comment October 5, 2009
I just finished looking on line for a DVD version of Othello. I found one at Barnes and Noble and Wal-Mart. The cheapist one was at Wal-Mart of course for about fourteen dollars. That price is not a bad price, but I wanted to purchase it with rush delivery so of course that was an extra fee. Once I got ready to purchase it after tax , my total came up to twenty seven bucks. Now I am just going to reconsider buying it. I know twenty seven bucks is not much but I was not expecting that price and I am trying my best not to add any extra expenes to my budget. So now I just might reach out to other sources for a better understanding of Othello. I really want to get it , because I know it will help me out so I just might end up buying it, but right now I am not so sure.
1 comment October 4, 2009
