Today at 7:30AM -butwhyyyyyy!?- I had course registration online. I signed up for Pilates (gotta' keep them glutes and thighs toned, hahaha!!) Writing the Short Story, The Rise of the Novel, African Novels, and History of Ancient Philosophy (I needed to fulfill my philosophy/religion requirement). I KNOW I KNOW I DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR ITALIAN but here's why: all of the memorizing and pressure to speak in an authentic accent (this would be the intermediate level course, after all) would just really cause me anxiety and unnecessary stress. Instead, I'll do vocabulary cards in my spare time. But actually, though, because I'd love to travel to Italy for a week or so in the future. I'm actually really excited about philosophy because I've never taken a course in the subject area before and I'd love to expand my mental horizons *flexes brain to show off mighty strength skillz*! I'm glad I'm taking the Ancient course, rather than the Intro course because the Intro is super basic and covers topics such as what are basic philosophical questions. Now, if you know me, you'll know that my whole life is spent in philosophic rumination. So I think Ancient (which focuses on Socrates, Aristotle, and my homeboy Plato -aka the only philosopher I've ever read a book by-) rather than questions I already ask on a daily basis will be a way better fit for me! I had a heart-to-heart with my American Earth professor today, and we talked all about what it's like to become a professor… except that we totally went over past office hours and I missed my appointment with my other English professor whom I was going to ask a few questions about my paper due this Friday for my Theory and Practice of Literary Study class *sigh*. But the ironic thing was, my American Earth teacher gave me incredible advice for the paper, anyhow, and it was really refreshing to get a different perspective on the assignment, yet still from a highly credible source. I realize now how important writing on this blog is to me, and I KNOW I KNOW EVERY TIME I WRITE ANOTHER POST I SAY THIS but I honestly really really want to write everyday. It's been difficult for me these past few days (hence the earlier post today thanking Reese's for making me feel a bit little less….. aksfl;asdfkas-ish. hahhah) On another unrelated note, because I really would like to change the topic here, I stopped to admire the snow on the ground - yes, snow on the ground on April 16th!! It was a lovely contrast, the juxtaposition of the fuchsia-pink blooms on the trees and the icy white blanket (which is ironic all in itself… aren't blankets supposed to make people warmer, not colder?!). Life is so beautiful and it's important to remember that, even when you're hurting. It's all the little things in life that make it so incredibly fantastic, and I think people should remind themselves of this once in a while - I know I sure need to start doing this more often!
Until Next Time,
xx BAS
PS - Just survived the housing lottery - I got a great room in the North of campus which is the location I wanted…yippee!! :D
P S S - paper due Friday paper due Friday AYEEEE YAIIIII.
Until Next Time,
xx BAS
PS - Just survived the housing lottery - I got a great room in the North of campus which is the location I wanted…yippee!! :D
P S S - paper due Friday paper due Friday AYEEEE YAIIIII.