"Fantasy books invite children to use their imaginations and explore their worlds creatively; reading fantasy books encourages creative thinking, innovative problem-solving, and the curiosity to explore unorthodox options."
Honestly, I have not gotten very far with my paper. Today, I printed out three more sources to read through making my grand total of sources come out to five. -fanfare- I will probably be working on that later tonight.
I just read Rebecca's blog and I honestly agree with her sentiment. It's not that I hate what I am doing in my classes - the problem is that everything is stacked up on each other. I would really enjoy learning about this topic for my research paper if I didn't have all my other work to deal with. Yes, I know that's how the real world works. I am not going to say I like it though.
Lately, I've been feeling like my writing has been stagnant and just... wrong sounding. Like what I've written so far in my blog. I feel like I have this wooden thing blocking the fluidity of my thoughts so that they come out wrong. I am kind of scared that the Economics paper I turned in today had the same problem.
I wrote two pages more in my book this week. Yes, I wrote them in government class, but they are written.
By the way, if I haven't answered your comments, it's not because I'm not reading them. I am used to having a reply button on comments so that the author is notified when I reply is made. From now on, I will simply leave my comment below the first. My bad, mea culpa, es tut mir leid, etc. Sorry.
Gah, I feel like I have more to say but I can't remember it. Kind of like how I feel when I am in a debate.
Wooden words. Ugh.
I just read Rebecca's blog and I honestly agree with her sentiment. It's not that I hate what I am doing in my classes - the problem is that everything is stacked up on each other. I would really enjoy learning about this topic for my research paper if I didn't have all my other work to deal with. Yes, I know that's how the real world works. I am not going to say I like it though.
Lately, I've been feeling like my writing has been stagnant and just... wrong sounding. Like what I've written so far in my blog. I feel like I have this wooden thing blocking the fluidity of my thoughts so that they come out wrong. I am kind of scared that the Economics paper I turned in today had the same problem.
I wrote two pages more in my book this week. Yes, I wrote them in government class, but they are written.
By the way, if I haven't answered your comments, it's not because I'm not reading them. I am used to having a reply button on comments so that the author is notified when I reply is made. From now on, I will simply leave my comment below the first. My bad, mea culpa, es tut mir leid, etc. Sorry.
Gah, I feel like I have more to say but I can't remember it. Kind of like how I feel when I am in a debate.
Wooden words. Ugh.
I hate that stacked-up feeling when it comes to school. Sometimes I feel like I could do so much better with my work, but I just have all these other things to think about so it ends up being average, or below. It stinks.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I really like your thesis! It sounds like one I am excited about reading.
ReplyDeleteConcerning your schedule, I would suggest that you get somewhat regimented with your time. Try laying out the next couple of weeks in a calendar format. Plug in your schedule as you know it- including all assignment due dates. Then back up and figure out how to divide out the work. You will need to set limits on some assignments and decide you have X amount of time to spend on them. At times when you have so much to do you have to really force yourself to be a slave to a regimented calendar so that you actually can get it all done. Just remember-there is light at the end of the tunnel... and it is NOT ANOTHER TRAIN!! This too will pass!
I like your thesis, and I am already wondering how you will define fantasy and what age level you plan to concentrate on. Hey, it's easy to get me charged about children and learning. I especially like the last phrase, "the curiosity to explore unorthodox options."
ReplyDeleteMrs. Z has good planning advice. You might also consider wasted time and try to reward yourself with activities, rather than letting time slip away. Completing tasks is a juggling act.
Thank you for your comments. I know that I am bad at time management in general, and lately I've been having problems concentrating after school. Anyway, thanks for the help.
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