I'm DONE (FC)

So I am FINALLY done with my college application process and I have never felt this relieved in my LIFE! I finished on Christmas, its completion was my Christmas present to myself. I sent out my applications to private, SUNY & CUNY schools. I also sent out my SAT Scores which really put a hole in my mother's credit card. My counselors and teachers sent out my transcripts and letters of recommendation. I also finished applying for Financial Aid through FAFSA and the CSS Profile. Everything is complete, now all I have to do is wait.

Applying was difficult and time consuming but waiting has to be the hardest part so far. Anyone that knows me is aware of the fact that I lack patience. I've received two acceptance letters so far to Quinnipiac & Iona. When I received my first acceptance letter I was so excited. Not because it was one of my top choices or anything but because that's when it became clear that I was DEFINITELY going to college. I was guaranteed that I was going somewhere. However, I'm still anxious for my top choices to come in. I know I will get rejected by a couple of them, that is inevitable. But I also know I'm going to get accepted to some, and that's is what I am waiting for.

The Heart of Darkness (CRR)

We're currently working on our final project for the "Heart of Darkness". I could not wait for this book to be over. As hard as I tried and as much effort as I put into deciphering the themes and the characters within the literature, I could not understand that book. I did not find it interesting at all, therefore I did not put that much effort into understanding it. The only time I was able to interpret the book was during class discussions. I was able to feed off of my other class mates' opinions on the meaning of the literature. Listening to their ideas gave me something to chew on to come up with my own interpretations of quotes.

I actually enjoyed these class discussions because I heard quotes being interpreted in ways that I would have never thought about. These were the moments in which I was best able to interpret the book. For example when we interpreted the quote that described Kurtz's mistress. We were able to conclude that she was wealthy, a leader and had strength. We were also able to come to the conclusion that she was beyond gorgeous. That her beauty must have been captivating and way beyond the rest of the females in the village. Interpreting gets easier when it's done in groups.