Wk8: [[Growth Mindset]]

Literally me everyday...-Chron

I think that my weaknesses definitely are feeling bored quite often. I always have a million things going on and I bounce between things quite a bit. Monotony is my worst enemy. So, in a lot of ways this class gives me the opportunity to really change everyday with my writing. It has really taught me to stay focused and how to better curve my boredom. I go to work and do a job that is the same thing day after day then when  I come home there is a whole big world of opportunity with this course. It really has made me want to stick it out with my job because I have something to counteract it, does that make any sense? I sure hope so..
I also had the HUGE problem of thinking I was "not good" at writing. Literally, what I had was a professor that would continuously say that to me (for an entire semester) has permanently scarred me when it came with my writing. This class has really started making me feel confident about what I have always loved and has really gave me the ability to be unafraid of my creativity. The professor never understood my writing, I think he wanted something straight forward and I like doing things differently. Creating is something that I have always

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done, writing is something that I really thought at a point that I could succeed in. I still struggle with being told I was not good enough. That I never would be a writer, someone destroying something you pour your heart and soul into every time is hard. I hope that with this class progressing and as I continue to grow in confidence that I can get back to trying to accomplish what I have always set out to do and that is to write a book.
P.S. I did have my peace with my professor. I had to write a reflections paper at the end of the course and I pretty much told him where to stick it. I then proceeded to give him a horrifying evaluation. He no longer teaches the course. Thank goodness, because he wasn't fit for it. Did I mention that I was 1-5 that ended the course and we started off with over 20? 

Wk8: [[Reflections]]

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So far I have had my ups and downs with the class. Please don't misinterpret this is one of my favorite courses that I have taken at OU. I just find that some of the readings were a little bit difficult to read. Also, I seem to be struggling with finding inspiration with some of the stories I have chosen to read.
Then again I have the opposite effect to, there are stories that I love. So much so, that I have actually found their books online and downloaded them onto my phone and kindle. There is a mixed reaction toward our reading material, that's for sure.
I have only edited one story so far for the class. I'm hoping to get more stories edited then I did in the Indian Epic course, but seeing as I'm horrible at grammar (no matter how hard I try) it may be wishful thinking.

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Can you believe I once scored advanced in English? That I took college level English courses my Junior and Senior year? I guess as I got older I have literally forgotten everything I used to know. Which is sad, because I really do love English and I really do love writing. Shoot, that was my major before I transferred! Maybe, If I kept the major (instead of being a strictly online student) I wouldn't be so horrifyingly rusty.
I digress...
The classmates are very helpful and very kind. I really appreciate and take into consideration everything they tell me. It's always helpful to have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd pair of eyes when it comes to writing. They offer me valuable feedback and I appreciate that more than anything.