I’ve started what I hope and pray is my last semester of graduate school. As I toil away at my dissertation, I’m also taking the final literature class I need for my degree. Part of the class requirements includes my recitation of 20-30 lines from Chaucer. I’m adept at reading (and translating to modern English) him in Middle English as I took an undergrad independent study in order to learn this handy little skill. The pronunciation part? Not my forte. Luckily I have a fair ear for accents, and Blog-free Kim is willing to revisit her undergrad Chaucer days to help me along. Recordings from my professor and others that I’ve found online should help, too.
Yesterday morning after the early dog walk, I crawled back into the cozy bed with Neal. We got to talking about what’s in store for me this semester, as well as what I plan to do with myself after graduation (knock wood, fingers crossed). The idea of a Ph.D. or a law degree was mentioned, and while I love to learn, I’m just SO done with being a student. At least for a while. I long for free time to pursue other parts of my life and other interests. A year from now, though? I’ll probably be all "oh, how I miss school." Remind me of that post when you hear that from me, will ya?
I’m only a week into the semester, and already I’m longing for May. It’s right around the corner, right?
Ah, Chaucer! I can’t imagine reciting it, though….which tale are you using?
May will be here before you are ready for it!
🙂
Yeah. May is like…tomorrow. Or something.
;op
May really is right around the corner! Your class sounds very interesting – challenging, but interesting.
Think about it this way, unlike the last time you finished school, you still get to go to school when you TEACH. So, next year when Sept rolls around and you’re wondering what to do with yourself? You’ll realize, you still have school starting. That will make you pine less for TAKING a class yourself. Trust she who had withdrawal after law school. 😀
God, I hope May is around the corner!
May will be hear before you know it, enjoy your last semester!
RIGHT!