Goodbye


The end is here! Eight weeks have flown by in an instance. I have learned a lot in the past eight weeks, not just about grammar but about myself. I learned about time and what I do to waste it. I discovered how to organize my time and how not to be a procrastinator, waiting until the last minute to get everything done. If I take a little part of each day to work on a project, it will not be so overwhelming when I am finishing it. I organize the project into steps and complete each level daily; then I do not have to do the whole thing in one day. This strategy works for me, what works for you?

The hardest part of the class was trying to remember the correct way to punctuate. Grammar school seems so long ago, and the rules are a dim memory in my mind. I feel stronger in the subject but far from perfect. Practice and reading should help me to evolve into a “Grammar Nazi.” I appreciate the knowledge I have learned in my first class and know I will use this experience in my future courses. Thank you, Professor Aggen, for your help in understanding the correct way to punctuate.

I try to be positive in every aspect of my life. The last month has been challenging for me. God has been testing my strength and challenging me. I felt like I could not handle the things that were taking place. Every week something devastating would happen and add to the problems from the week before. I know I am a strong person, and I will get through this, but the timing could not be worse. Everybody is battling their own demons, and I need to realize that I am not the only one going through a hard time. I thank God everyday for my family and our health, and I am grateful for the things I have. Life could always be worse!

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  1. UnknownOctober 21, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Hi Dan. I understand how you feel. There is so much going on in our daily lives and sometimes we need to regroup and get our "groove" back. I am so glad that you were able to survive these eight weeks, because though they were grueling, you proved that you were capable of accomplishing a fine goal. Continue to practice writing and you will see the difference in what you create. I wish you well in your future as a Physical Education teacher. You are an ideal person for that role.
    I will pray for you and your family and I hope your daughter will realize that she has a wonderful future ahead of her and a great father who will help her get there. Best wishes to you, Dan.

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  2. UnknownOctober 21, 2017 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Dan. I understand how you feel. There is so much going on in our daily lives and sometimes we need to regroup and get our "groove" back. I am so glad that you were able to survive these eight weeks, because though they were grueling, you proved that you were capable of accomplishing a fine goal. Continue to practice writing and you will see the difference in what you create. I wish you well in your future as a Physical Education teacher. You are an ideal person for that role.
    I will pray for you and your family and I hope your daughter will realize that she has a wonderful future ahead of her and a great father who will help her get there. Best wishes to you, Dan.

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  3. Sandy AggenOctober 21, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    Dan,

    Not everyone can be a "Grammar Nazi!" It takes many years of practice and hard work, but you are well on your way! You have come a long way in just eight short weeks, and should be very happy with yourself for learning something that isn't easy in such a short time! I wish you well in your future classes! Hang in there--you will certainly do well in your future! Best wishes--THE Grammar Nazi! :)

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  4. EdithOctober 22, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    Dan,
    I just want to tell you that you are a great person and I admired you for the excellent work that you are doing as a student and as a father. Wish you the best in your future classes!

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