What Classes Do You Miss?

I was really curious to see what classes everyone misses from high school and what college classes everyone is taking now.
So if you would just comment what classes you miss and why and what classes you have in college.

To start I have:
Political Science (it is actually one of my favorites and most interesting ones)
Biology (I wish I could kill this class)
Sociology (absolutely my favorite class!)
Writing (I love that I am doing so well in the class)

Classes I Miss:
1. Creative Writing - I didn't realize until recently how much I learned about myself in that class. There was so much freedom and encouragement to just write and think. I think that class really made me open up and I miss it like crazy!! (I even made a poster of my quote, that W-K gave me at the end of the semester and put it on my wall in my dorm)
2. Announcements - I feel that this class was my whole second semester. I really miss that I don't have control over it anymore and I hope it continues. I still talk to Mr. Owens and I watch the announcements and give feedback to Mr. Owens to give to the students. I cannot let it go. If anyone cares the announcements now has a YouTube account because I wouldn't stop bugging Mr. Owens.
3. Experiential Learning - I just missing working with all my third graders.

So comment below on your replies. =]

Growing

When I first left high school I knew there would be a few things I'd miss. I knew I would miss my friends and the great teachers I had. My first semester of college is quickly coming to a close and I can say that I miss high school a lot more than I originally expected. There is a certain familiarity in high school. You know most of the people you will graduate with, you know all the teachers or at least their names, and you know that if you're having problems someone in the school will be ready to help you out. During high school it was easy to make fun of Sparta but as soon as I left I realized how great it really is. Sparta High School has some of the best teachers I could ever ask for and some of the best friends I could ever find. You just need to know where to look.

I entered college with both excitement and complete fear. I couldn't wait to learn and experience something new. However, I didn't get what I expected to find. The first semester has been long, stressful, and overwhelming to say the least. Things change in college, and not always for the worst. It all depends on your experience. For me, college has been tough and overwhelming and I know I'm not the only one who has felt this way. For everyone who chooses to go to college I wish you the absolute best and hope it's everything you want it to be. However, if college isn't everything you expected - it's okay. It's all an experience and things need to be done at your own pace. I'm slowly learning this myself.

- We miss you WK! (We being Katie Malone and I) It would be awesome to see you sometime to say "Hi" =]

Bring Lisa McMann to GR!!!

go here!
There is a contest to bring her to certain cities for her new book!

http://eventful.com/performers/lisa-mcmann-/P0-001-000103998-3/demand?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=apps&utm_campaign=demand_app&fb_source=679911056

use Sparta's zip code: 49345

the product of procrastination and sleep deprivation...

hey creative writing kids who still read this blog!!! (and wk and ms. mclain...) are you bored?? do you need a laugh?? are you supposed to be writing a 4-6 page paper after basically staying up for 24 hours and then sleeping heavily for 11 hours?? well then, do i have the thing for you!!!! (since when did i turn into a sales person??) go here!!!! --> hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com and entertain yourself!!!!!! it's especially entertaining after you've reached that point of tiredness when absolutely everything is funny. i reached that point at about 7 tonight. i should go to bed now. but this is too funny. ;)

Go Green!

Hey creative writing buddies. I figured the blog needed a new post, so I thought I'd take a moment to say, "I LOVE State." It's awesome here. The food rocks (which is unheard of for a college), and my classes are pretty interesting. I actually like my econ class, which scares me because only crazy econ people are supposed to like econ, and I don't want to turn into one of those people.

Okay, your turn to share. Where are you and what do you think about it??? Clearly, I'm at State, and I'm not sure if I'll ever go home I love it so much.

Just Like Prozac Only Cheaper...

I always kinda have been but I think my movie watching h
as increased due in part to my new job at Family Video where kids movies rent free. Yup. That tagline is what I say in my head every time I hear "family video" now. But whenever I get good enough sales I get free movie rentals so I've been educating myself on a bunch of great titles. Recently: A Clockwork Orange and Prozac Nation. Both based on books. Both very great. Clockwork was... strange... disturbing... and that's an understatement. I've never read the book but always have wanted to. Now it's definitely on my buy before I read list.

Same with Prozac nation. I was surprised at how much of myself I saw in the main character's personality and feelings. It was a little scary to see what I know is how I act sometimes. But it also makes me want to keep bettering myself and accepting who I am regardless.

Movies, books, art and music are all things that affect us on some level. I love when I find one that really touches me or clicks with me. It's almost like therapy... but a lot cheaper. Maybe doctors should start prescribing these things instead of pills...

EDIT::

Leah!!!! Who won't let you have your ice cream bar back after giving her a taste...

Leah likes jammin to Prince with grandpa!

August 7 --"Reading rocks in Rockford"

Hey, writers!!!
Sat. August 7, 10am-3pm in downtown Rockford.
I just picked up a brochure on this...
Of most interest to you all: 10:30-12:00 Adult Writing Workshop (at the Library) "Take publishing into your own hands/internet publishing and You..."

Not sure, but sounds like a great literary adventure. I plan to take Simon and Addie to see Kevin Kammeraad at ~11:00 at the "Garden Park Stage" on Squire St. Maybe I will see you there!

Stop and grab a BRIGHT YELLOW brochure at a Rockford business to get the whole scoop. Not sure if they have a website-- haven't looked.

PS -- let me know what you're reading!!! "The Help" was amazing!!! "A Tale of Two Cities" is proving difficult but worthy!