Looking back to my reading diaries, I honestly just laugh out loud. It is like reading a note from a friend in 7th grade, but slightly less dramatic. I remember writing each of the posts and they took me back through the readings, highlighting my favorite parts. Nostalgia. I also noticed a trend in my writing. The first half of my posts included a favorite quote or two from the stories I read, and some of the last few posts just provided a short review of what I had read. I like when I include quotes, because it allows me to remember my favorite parts of the original text. I think from now on, I'm going to try and include my favorite quotes from the reading for my diaries.
I didn't typically use my diaries in conjunction with my storytelling posts, but I truly do think that would be helpful. It would allow me to know the individual story that I am rewriting on a more thorough level. I still stand by my loving the units that flow from story to story, though, because to me it just seems more like a book!
Overall, I've enjoyed the class so far. It's challenged me to become a more creative writer, as well as become more tech savvy! (Which I really needed!)
My favorite pic from my readings was the one of Mother Teresa. In fact, I almost posted it again on the reading for this past week just because she was on my mind! She is a woman whose life is worth studying. One of my favorite Mother Teresa quotes is this:
I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.
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I completely understand what you mean about having something due everyday. I also find that at least it keeps me motivated and keeps me from falling too behind. I seem to fall into that pattern in other classes so it is nice that this one actually forces me to stay on track. I also really like the quote you put on here from Mother Teresa.
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