English Class

My favorite things to do in English classes are things like editing other people's papers, analyzing poetry, and reading and discussing really good books. I strongly dislike writing essays, although I know I cannot escape it. Essays are what I am dreading most about Engl1101. Quite often, it is very hard for me to start an essay; the needed spark of interest in non-existent in my mind. However, once I get going, my writing is reasonable and easy to understand.

Blogging is another challenge for me. Coming up with something to blog about is very difficult for me. If I am given specific instructions or guidelines or maybe even a topic, I am good to go! Hopefully through the course of this semester, I will learn how to become more creative in my "on-the-spot" writing.

Description- My mom

The most caring and intellectual person I have ever known is the one person that cares the greatest deal about me in this world. Her freezing cold fingertips touched my fiery forehead as a child. When I got hurt, her gentle squeeze of a hug was all I needed to make my day. Her intelligent words of wisdom that enveloped my head throughout my childhood are the words I live by now. Long brown hair always fell softly on her boney shoulders. Blue eyes, icy yet full of passion, at all times seemed to be watching my every move. Bright red lips kissed my cuts and scrapes, and never ceased to cure my ailments. Her scent was always crisp and proper, yet so comforting to my senses. She was my best friend from the time I was a little girl, giving me advice on boys and letting me enjoy my time as a child. From local museums to traveling the world, she constantly made sure I was active and enthused. “No one’s love is greater than a mother’s love,” she said. Those words still jingle in my head.

Ambitions for Engl1101

Honestly, I am just taking this class because it is mandatory for undergraduate degrees. However, there are many skills I would like to obtain from Engl1101.

Grammar is one of the things I am very nit-picky about. I correct everyone at any time, so I do not think I need to work on that anymore than I have. Spelling is another one of my "areas of interest." In fact, I moved to the United States in 1997 without a word of English. A year later (at seven years old), I could already spell words such as acknowledgment. I rarely make spelling mistakes and therefor, I do not think I need to work on that any more than I already have in years passed.

I am capable of writing well, but I really don't enjoy it. Maybe after taking this class, I will be able to write more quickly and efficiently, and maybe even learn to enjoy writing. Seeing as how I have thirteen years left of schooling before I enter my work environment, I must find ways to make writing enjoyable. Mostly, I have to learn to write well with as little mistakes as possible.

All in all, I hope this class won't take too much of my time and won't stress me out, but I also wish to obtain important knowledge about writing skills that I may use in future endeavors.