Winding Down

The semester is winding down, and my blogs are coming to an end. Only 10 left. For this one, I want to talk about my experiences in English this semester. For the following three blogs, I'm going to talk about the other three classes, but for now, just English.

I started this semester with the mindset of a pompous valedictorian. That didn't get me very far. I would show up early to class and all that jazz, but I wouldn't pay attention or seek help with my papers. I turned in the first paper thinking it was a 100 style paper, but I got a slap in the face. I woke up from my "I'm the best at writing papers" dream to see a "B" on my paper. Shocked and stunned, I asked the teacher about it. First of all, I don't give out many "A"s. Wow, way to be a freshman teacher, I thought. Secondly, this was seriously a B paper. Thanks a million teach, insult me and destroy my psyche at the same time! Love you too!

I was hurt. Cussing and fussing all the way home. For the next few weeks, I hated Mrs. Simms, but i decided to take the reins on the next paper. I worked on it for about a total of 10 hours. I even spent an entire work day reviewing it with a colleague. I got an "A-". Much better. I did the same thing on my next paper. An "A"! I was in the mood. Mrs. Simms wasn't the devil, and I could do this. All I have now is to turn in my last paper. I just have a few adjustments, but it should be ready soon.

Overall, with regards to life, I've learned that if I don't get the outcome that I want, then I need to step up my game. Work harder. Life isn't sitting on a silver platter.