It's taken me a little longer than expected to get back to typing. Life, as the say a bit lightly, has been eventful. I won't torture you with the expanded details so...off to writing a bit more of the less heavy stuff!
Classes are panning out, the work load is a bit daunting at times as I've taken on a pretty hefty class load in an effort to get that cap and gown, not to mention that lovely little Associates, come May. I think I'm up to the task though, I just need to batten down and put blinders on to some things and keep the video games down to a minimum. (A painful thing really, I'm awful fond of my digitised escapism!) That being said I've set the Old Republic aside for a few weeks till I get centered and I'm starting to enjoy getting back into the swing of things. Sure there's been a hick up or two along the way but I truly missed going to classes while I took a semester off.
It's weird though, only a hand full of the faces I see are familiar; but I suppose that's only to be expected when most of the people you knew were in it for a two year program or a transfer degree. That's where I'm at myself so....no real surprises there. What is a pleasant surprise is that some of the kids I play 40k with are now attending classes, makes for interesting encounters while walking the halls to class. Both Bill and Joe, the later being known in our little group as 'Gonzo' had near identical reactions of 'what are you doing here?'. Made me laugh a little to be honest.
Other than the occasional encounter in the halls with former classmates I've caught up with some of the staff on campus, which has been fun. I'm really going to miss being able to sit down at lunch and bounce ideas off a prof's head for a bit or just simply chat about random events, ideas, or general work. The proximity to the student body is I perhaps one of the greatest advantages a community college professor has over that of a university teacher. Hm....something to ponder while I consider career paths.
And that, ladies and gents, I think is that. A fantastic warm up with a stream of consciousness....I think I'm about ready to write now. Till then!
I like meeting live students, but I also enjoy zombie students such as yourself. Online is much more work, but I like the record of what we've both done right there on the screen , and I like taking a little time with comments, though I don't really have the time to linger as I'm doing right now.
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