Lolita

         As a requirement for class, we were assigned to write a paper about a person or event that has influenced our lives. The person I chose to write about was my aunt Lolita. It is very easy to explain why my aunt has influenced my life but, finding away to present her in an artist way while writing this paper is tricky. When writing, we have to pick a tone, audience, message, mood, etc. and its all good but of course I would like to be crafty with this paper, however it is very tricky (at least to me). For some people, this is an easy and effortless task and sometimes I feel that it is the same for me when I write papers. I guess its just the anxiety of knowing someone is reading and critiquing your craft and potentially not like something that you've worked so hard on and love. It sometimes feels like little by little we are being conformed to think and write how other people prefer us to write. But again, who knows?, that's just how Shayla's Complex Mind operates.

Home Sick/ Boyfriend Sick

Though classes have begun only three short weeks ago, to me it seems like it has been an eternity. It's quite weird actually because, I once spent 3months away from home and 2 years away at school (Bowling Green State University). I guess its just an adjustment to a new school, or maybe the fact that I have a boyfriend at home whom of course I've grown attached to. Our relationship is so fresh, almost four months to be exact, and the distance is driving me nuts! And my boyfriend, of course. I am actually missing my parents, which isn't surprising, however, distance is usually good for us. I guess I've just been in a funk and it's really hard to shake these days. I am trying very hard to just focus on school, I'm getting it together. I guess actually writing my thoughts on paper helps to put everything on the table, and being able to find the best way to cope with this home sickness. On top of everything, my sister is pregnant and I am missing out on her planning her baby shower and the exciting  things that are happening to her while she is pregnant. It really sucks, especially because I missed the birth of my youngest niece and my oldest niece's 4th birthday. I know I am attending school to provide a potential future for myself but, it is definitely a huge sacrifice. All I can do is give my situation to God and let his plan be fulfilled in me.

Thoughts on Thoughts and Writing 1050

Thoughts and Writing 1050

      My initial feelings about being enrolled into the course Thoughts and Writing 1050 was that I did not want to continue being a student for this course. There was nothing against Professor Moses, nor my peers, the issue was with the Western Michigan University. I know this is kind of a bad enemy to have, however, I have good reasoning. The reason i did not wish to continue with this class, and the reason i have beef with the university is because, I am a transfer student and i have already completed and passed the writing course at my previous university. While completing this course, it took up two semesters that included completing two portfolios! Within those portfolios were 5 essays in each, each ranging from 5-7 pages and a couple 11 page papers but, no big deal! It all was a waste of my time because i have to pass Western Michigan's writing class and all my money spent was a waste of my time, so, thank Western Michigan University. Besides that beef i have, i like the Thoughts and Writing Course 1050, i especially enjoy reading various poems because sometimes poems can be confusing for me to understand what exactly the message is, reviewing the poems help me to become better in some sense. Thank you Professor Moses, Keep up the good work!

Introducing... Shayla!! :)

Hi Everyone!

My name is Shayla Smith, I am a transfer student at Western Michigan University, I transferred from Bowling Green State University. I took a semester off of school for personal reasons. However, I back and ready to attack knowledge head on!! it my sound weird to some but I just want to be proud of myself and I believe the best way to make this happen is through education. I know its not the only way but I think its a huge part of success. Knowledge is power!