Well. After a prolonged absence, I am back at attempting to make the words fit to the page as I wish. I had contemplated forgetting this blog ever existed, but like an old friend, it is here when I need it. I've been growing and changing and transitioning these past months and I've needed some time inside of myself--some time to remember moments that I have now made peace with. It's been a long and arduous process of isolation and I am ready for the summertime to come back outside. The time for reflection has passed and I am okay with the ways in which instances have panned out.
I am attempting to remain extra busy this summer. The past semester was the busiest I have ever been in my entire life. I loved it. I will continue the tradition with teaching a summer course, working on research, preparing manuscripts for publishing, and applying to graduate school. Lots of work, but it will hopefully keep me occupied. Additionally, I am potentially teaching two new courses for the fall and that means I need to spend an enormous amount of time prepping them. This is going to be the greatest task, I would imagine. Somehow, it will probably get left to the last few weeks of summer and I will be bustling to get it all worked out. That's okay. Pressure will provide motivation, I'm certain.
All is well on the home front. I am still in this gray area of transition, but I've accepted it for now. I know it's not forever. Remaining fluid and flexible remains my ultimate desire.
I'm not sure what I was meaning to say, I'm not sure I had a specific goal in mind for writing today, but I felt like I needed to do it--somehow, I need to get all of the words from my head so that it's not as crowded up there. I am trying to maintain a creative outlet for myself so that I don't get lost in the throws of academia. I do feel quite like this is what I am meant to be doing. I can't imagine doing anything else with my time than teaching. I have no words to accurately describe my feelings. I LOVE it. Just love it. There is such a happy mix of discussion and entertaining students (I am a rather animated lecturer), and providing a space where they can think critically. It also teaches me new things--their questions help me to situate my knowledge in a new way. It is just absolutely amazing. I'm at a loss for words here.
Anyway. Happy summer! I hope that everyone gets to enjoy it as much as me.
sweeter dreams.
k
I am attempting to remain extra busy this summer. The past semester was the busiest I have ever been in my entire life. I loved it. I will continue the tradition with teaching a summer course, working on research, preparing manuscripts for publishing, and applying to graduate school. Lots of work, but it will hopefully keep me occupied. Additionally, I am potentially teaching two new courses for the fall and that means I need to spend an enormous amount of time prepping them. This is going to be the greatest task, I would imagine. Somehow, it will probably get left to the last few weeks of summer and I will be bustling to get it all worked out. That's okay. Pressure will provide motivation, I'm certain.
All is well on the home front. I am still in this gray area of transition, but I've accepted it for now. I know it's not forever. Remaining fluid and flexible remains my ultimate desire.
I'm not sure what I was meaning to say, I'm not sure I had a specific goal in mind for writing today, but I felt like I needed to do it--somehow, I need to get all of the words from my head so that it's not as crowded up there. I am trying to maintain a creative outlet for myself so that I don't get lost in the throws of academia. I do feel quite like this is what I am meant to be doing. I can't imagine doing anything else with my time than teaching. I have no words to accurately describe my feelings. I LOVE it. Just love it. There is such a happy mix of discussion and entertaining students (I am a rather animated lecturer), and providing a space where they can think critically. It also teaches me new things--their questions help me to situate my knowledge in a new way. It is just absolutely amazing. I'm at a loss for words here.
Anyway. Happy summer! I hope that everyone gets to enjoy it as much as me.
sweeter dreams.
k
1 comment:
Well, I find myself in a good place... and it would seem that your blog is a good place for you... looking forward to reading what is on your mind in the future..!
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