Hi Lynne: I don't know if you have given up taking this course, but if you have decided to continue, here are some thoughts: Why does this course have to be a test, with the only outcome being failure? Why focus on the "giants" - failure, homework, fear itself, etc? It's as easy to just simply enjoy writing - which you do, kind of like what you do on your blog. Why automatically equate a writing course with failure? You're not a failure (re: you're God's wonderful creation). If you continue with the course, you'll probably pick up a few pointers, make a few adjustments and most likely really enjoy yourself. Do you like writing? Maybe you can take this course just to have a different venue for writing and simply enjoy the experience(s)that go along with it. Remember, it's just a course, not a definition of your life or value. Love S
chris: it's a laptop, lol.... the beast is having a time out in the corner....still! :)
shirley: ...........aaaackkkkkkk. if only it was a writing course per se. per se. first month hard core grammer...then later, essays, thesis, arguments - all around a really depressing book on ecology and activism which i have no interest in.... basically, if i canno' write my independant and subordinate clauses and not have my dangling whatevers.... my head is spinning.
the whole idea was to enjoy it, to try something, to not have to ace it (ergo the its ok to fail), and for it to not be a heavy.
my assignment last week had as many ex's as checks, and i just cant get it into my brain, still. i think there's a comprehension thing going on. and the stress of trying to figure it out on top of it all.... bleh.
failure is simply lack of success. i tried, i failed, one day i will try again. that in itself is success.
withdrawing will be an exercise of stewardship over my health, not just 'quitting'.
Good to see your computer's working
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne: I don't know if you have given up taking this course, but if you have decided to continue, here are some thoughts: Why does this course have to be a test, with the only outcome being failure? Why focus on the "giants" - failure, homework, fear itself, etc?
ReplyDeleteIt's as easy to just simply enjoy writing - which you do, kind of like what you do on your blog. Why automatically equate a writing course with failure? You're not a failure (re: you're God's wonderful creation). If you continue with the course, you'll probably pick up a few pointers, make a few adjustments and most likely really enjoy yourself. Do you like writing? Maybe you can take this course just to have a different venue for writing and simply enjoy the experience(s)that go along with it. Remember, it's just a course, not a definition of your life or value. Love S
chris: it's a laptop, lol.... the beast is having a time out in the corner....still! :)
ReplyDeleteshirley: ...........aaaackkkkkkk. if only it was a writing course per se. per se. first month hard core grammer...then later, essays, thesis, arguments - all around a really depressing book on ecology and activism which i have no interest in.... basically, if i canno' write my independant and subordinate clauses and not have my dangling whatevers.... my head is spinning.
the whole idea was to enjoy it, to try something, to not have to ace it (ergo the its ok to fail), and for it to not be a heavy.
my assignment last week had as many ex's as checks, and i just cant get it into my brain, still. i think there's a comprehension thing going on. and the stress of trying to figure it out on top of it all.... bleh.
failure is simply lack of success. i tried, i failed, one day i will try again. that in itself is success.
withdrawing will be an exercise of stewardship over my health, not just 'quitting'.
:)