I've Missed You

Dear School,

I know I've neglected you for a couple years in the past, but I just want you to know that I've changed. I really like you... actually love you, but that's too strong of a word for now. To show my willingness to get back, I've subsidized my hard-earned money, and will be investing at least 16 hours a week just to see you. I hope to benefit from this relationship... oh, and thanks for accepting me again.

Sincerely, Brenda.

Yep, I'm a goofball, but it's true! I love school - the learning, the environment, the cafes to study in, the library, etc. I'm taking pretty awesome classes this semester, and should only have 2 semesters left for earning an AA in English. My current class schedule consists of:

History - One of my favorite subjects, especially since we're touching up on the American Civil War! Teacher is pretty hilarious and makes us imagine the era we're discussing. Critical thinking at such an early hour, it's no wonder he has to crack jokes to get our attention.

Ballet - I was a little iffy on this class at first since it would be a new ballet teacher experience for me after 3 semesters with Brenna. I figured I could learn a lot from another set of professional eyes, and boy was I right! She wants us to be "strong dancers," so we do this crazy-awesome ab, leg, arm workout routine before our barre sequences. Something fun and active to keep me going through the day - better than the spinning class I was thinking of... I workout on my own time, so why not have fun!

Sports Nutrition - The body is a very fascinating mechanism, and me being a fitness enthusiast definitely wants to learn about the fitness-nutrition relationship. Personal trainer someday?

Creative Writing - My teacher is blind and incredible at what she does. It's blessing to have her insight as she can ask us to be more descriptive and colorful if needed in our work. We'll be writing a minimum of 8,000 words for an assignment later on... sounds scary, right? It's a good thing I love writing!

Critical Reading - A graduation requirement, but a good one nonetheless. I enjoy reading a variety of genres on my spare time, my favorite being young adult fiction usually in first person (yep, I've read as a guy). Who doesn't want to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and speed?