That was my Monday.
I woke up at 7:30 (without help from Sarah.. which is impressive).
I went to purchase my parking pass for next week and then finished my homework for Tuesday in the coffee shop until my 9am class. Our last exams were handed back in class today, and I was happy to see that I earned an A! Then, I went to Shakespeare. This is usually where my days start to head downhill. But, it didn't.We are reading Cymbeline in my class right now, and I was so excited about this play. This is the first play I haven't had to:
1. Read Twice
2. Read SparkNotes
3. Ask for help
Without the help of a second reading and the addition of SparkNotes (NOT No Fear Shakespeare... I feel like that's REALLY cheating.. and I don't think SparkNotes is cheating if you aren't solely depending on their understanding but if it is a supplement to your second read of the play) I UNDERSTOOD THE PLAY!!!! Not only that, but I actually could make solid references to other characters in other plays and elements that Shakespeare had included in other plays as well.
I felt, for the first time, like a Shakespeare Uber Reader (as my professor would say). It was amazing. I felt so confident in my understanding I even participated in class. Which, may I just say, is a miracle nowadays. In high school I felt more comfortable participating in class discussions... now I'm just anxious about sounding stupid and looking like an idiot.
Following Shakespeare, we were lucky enough to hold our Memoir class outside today! I even got a smidge sunburnt on my face!
At 4:00 I attended an awesome presentation on the feasibility of a Water Taxi connecting the Twin Ports. I might have mentioned it a month or so ago, but if not there is definitely more to come.
From there, the night was average: I ate dinner, I did some homework for Wednesday, I watched HIMYM, and then we watched a movie for Sarah's Birthday. To end my wonderful Monday, I got to skype with my handsome J. We talked for an hour. It was amazingly refreshing to see him instead of having a brief phone call when we're both busy and mid-task.Happy Birthday Sarah!! :) You're amazing!!
Always,
H.Eilene
2 more days till I'm reunited with J!!
I can relate to your Shakespeare experience. In the beginning I used to dread the Shakespeare assignments and I required loads of help with them. However, later I actually began liking it and it went a lot easier. Still makes me wonder, if I had gotten used to it so much that I began liking it or if me disliking the subject was the reason it was so difficult to begin with.
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