Summer Classes

I did a count today and I only have two and a half weeks left in one of my summer classes. Surprisingly enough, though, I am actually not rejoicing at the thought of finishing it. In one sense I will be glad when it ends because it means I only have one class left until graduation; one the other hand, it really is a very interesting class and the instructor does a fabulous job with the discussion groups, readings, and assignments. Not once so far have I felt that any of the assignments were "busy work" and for that I am grateful.

But maybe another reason I will be sad when it ends is because right after this class ends my adolescent literature class begins. Six weeks, twelve classes, each almost four hours long. Plus the reading, oi, the reading! I absolutely LOVE to read, but the book list is a bit ridiculous. In addition to two textbooks, we have 22 novels to read and review -- in six weeks. We also have several other assignments that will take quite a chunk of time (meaning many of my waking hours). I just thank God that I have reading many of the required books and that I read quickly in general; I really feel for those people who have not / do not.

But the worst part? I have to interact with people and do silly little face to face discussions or activities and listen to people ramble on and on. I also discovered that I am in the class with a former groupmate of mine from another class, one with whom things did not go well at all. I can only hope that she is not as silly in this class as she was in my online class.

That wraps it up -- looks like it is time to start some books reviews. Joy.


ETA: ACK!! Silly girl is at it already!! I will not toture myself by posting to the online forum yet because that means that I will feel the need to read (and read and read, in her case) the posts made. Instead, I believe I will compose on Word and then add later.