I have really enjoyed the class these past eight weeks. It is so different from other classes I have taken, even the other Mythology class I took a few years back. We aren't focused on essays, on regurgitating academic facts but instead, we focus upon synthesizing the classic with our own imaginations.
I love to write. I've been writing for a very long time. However, recently I have not been able to focus on writing due to "
reasons" and this class has been a godsend. I have to write for it. Sometimes I can't and miss the storytelling for that week, but it's ok! The stuff I do write usually turns out pretty good and it's really helped me get out of the slump.
The Storybook project is probably the best showcase for this. It is a project that is small enough that I can actually finish, and isn't so overwhelming that I can't tackle it on a weekly basis. I'm excited about it, excited to work on it, excited to receive feedback and make it better. There is always room for improvement and it has a ripple effect into everything else you write.
I tend to do most of the assignments on the day they are due (with comments on the weekends). This may seem silly, but it helps me keep track of what day it is. I have been home with an illness most of the semester, so having assignments on certain days has really helped in keeping me grounded.
