I'll just say following that floating leaf left me wondering how your test came out for you and what Eileen Joy's rockwalls look like. Cheers!īut not having my password erased it all. I have never regretted anything, and things tuned out okay. I never stressed out, assuming life always would take its strange twists and turns regardless of my own intentions. Big confession: I failed my medieval exam the first time I took it, partly because I was too casual in my preparation, but mainly because a close friend of mine was having a psychotic breakdown and needed my sustained attention. When I was in graduate school, some of my closest friends were horrified that, as I got closer and closer to exam and other "qualifying" requirements, that I could often be found building dry-stack stone walls in my garden or reading back issues of the "New Yorker" on my front porch, while, of course, also "prepping" my exam texts: close friends thought I was crazy because I wasn't freaking out like they were. Good luck, MKH, and congrats on this whole serenity/leaf on the wind affair: you've got it exactly right. Never mind that the last time he says it, he gets impaled by in-coming spear. Those of you familiar with Joss Whedon's Firefly and the movie it spawned will recognize that as a recurring line for the Wash, the pilot of the ship named the Serenity. This one more thing, and it's on to building a career. This one more thing, and then I can start writing. Doesn't make me any less scared, but it does lend a sort of a serenity of purpose to the whole exercise. A chance to dress up, get very nervous, and prove (once again) I know more than I think I do. The oral exams have already accomplished what they were supposed to - I have a dissertation topic, even if to date my favorite way to express is "Time does weird things in vernacular texts dealing with the "English" nation in the periods immediately pre- and post-conquest." So really this is a formality. I definitely need to re-write my Chaucer list justification. Maybe a few "sit down and write about what I said I was interested in" sorts of exercises. A few stray Canterbury Tales I wouldn't mind re-reading (though given that I lectured on the Pardoner a year or so ago in a class I TA'd for, perhaps my notes for that will suffice). It's mostly note-taking and articles now. I know what needs to be done - I could probably make a list of it. ![]() I've resisted the idea of making a schedule of my work, right to the very end. Which means reviewing Bede and Aelfric, reading some articles (and a book) on the same, and then.well, whatever seems to be next on my list. Last night? Bede's De Arte Metrica, and the work on Tropes that I can't remember how to spell (thank goodness these are orals, eh?) Today, I'm prepping for my final meeting with my major list adviser. ![]() Yesterday it was re-reading and taking notes on Chaucer. When I'm not serene, I'm obsessively reading something. Just remember there is people out there that did and still does respect your service.It's funny, but the closer I get to my exams, the more serene I am - during my serene periods, that is. for all you went through, and all you had to put up with when you came home. let’s not forget the ones that are still serving. I want to thank all the men and women that service in all the wars.I want to thank my Dad Austin Turner and all my brothers and all my family that has served.I just wish that the VA would do better for.everyone of y’all.Each and everyone of yall should be treated like the heroes y’all are.Thank y’all again.god bless each and everyone of y’all. One of the most touching pictures, know how many broken hearts lost their loved one ! Thank God our vet came home ! Thankful for everyone of them ! God bless these special souls! God bless our military Welcome to the awesome collection gildan hoodie men’s tank top ![]() Last time, was WWII that they passed a Declaration of War. But, another military ‘war’ without ever being declared by Congress, as a War. Firefly serenity I’m a leaf on the wind watch how I soar shirt Many friends served, some died. For all those who we have buried and for all those who still care the wounds and scars of battle, both visible and invisible. God Bless To all my brothers and sisters who have served and sacrificed for our country. I can’t say I agree with our being there, but I salute their sacrifice and bravery. My father did four tours in Nam, all voluntary. ![]() My brothers and sisters I thank you so much for opening the doors my brother’s and sisters I thank you so much for opening the door to my country for 22 years and Firefly serenity I’m a leaf on the wind watch how I soar shirt I am honored to have been your personnel specialist keeping your information up to date once again thank you and welcome home God bless you and God bless the USA Firefly serenity I’m a leaf on the wind watch how I soar shirt
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