Well, just realize how time flies? This is the last week of our English 103. I do not know If I should say Yippeee... because finally our class is over with or sad to say that there are no more busy working habits that would occupy my in between busy schedules.
Tonight is our church night and I am having a second thought if I should go or not because I have to submit our final blog. But I decided to go for one simple reason, to give thanks that I survive till the end. I am glad I did attended tonight's church. The Pastor's word is "Take whatever is left and keep on pushing". I still remember all those times of brain storming, crumming and  sleepless nights trying to submit all the homework in due time. I am alone in front of the computer, can not think anymore, frustrated and confused how I will do it.  All I did is just bow down and pray.  All those times that I struggled doing my homework I almost think of quitting and just let go with it because it is overwhelming. But my spirit does not want me to stop.  All I have is a little knowledge in me, a little time to squeeze  my homework, a support from my husband, a word of encouragement from Professor Gross, faith in GOd and a strong determination. These are the only things that is left in me and I push really hard to overcome my fear and accomplished my homework week by week.
Now this is the final week and I am jumping with joy not just because it is over but there are some good things that I achieved with this class. Although this is an on line class I was able to know some people through their ideas. Their writing is the reflections of their personality. Just amazed how people can connect through their blogs. I definitely dislike the group work but peer draft review is really great.  It helps a lot when you are doing your final draft. I just love Mrs. Lilly Green , she is awesome.  She is really on top of everything, maybe I should call her the leader of North Kargar. She really took her time reviewing all our essay and she always initiates our group work. She deserves an applause.
When I was thinking of what could be a good name of my blog, I just thought that "lifesjourney" would be fine. But now I think it is just a perfect name! I can relate English 103  just like life's journey. I came across with stress, struggles, joy, fear, frustrations and confusion. It is a journey of ups and downs, then by the time you know it is the end.
It is over...and it is sad to say goodbye. No more sleepless nights of twisting and turning trying to put all my thoughts together. No more owl nights of staying in the computer trying to make all the homework submitted in due time.  I will be missing those Wednesday, Friday blogs and Sunday night deadline. It is really true that time flies when you are busy doing what you like and have a strong determination to achieve your goal. To my classmates your thoughts are in my thoughts. Good luck to all of us. Cheers and Happy Holidays!!!

Almost there....

Last week is the busiest time of my life. Just thinking how will I manage to survive that week ...will be a relief. What a pleasant feeling... I did it. I felt so happy that I finished doing that research paper. I know....I procrastinated and whined.  But I did not let that feeling to over power me. I started it and I might as well finish it till the end.
After reading RLIT I am not sure if I am ready to read another book, although I found it very interesting. After looking at the second option, I gave a second thought about it. I look into some information that I could gather and feel myself how it will interest me. Actually after reading RLIT, it gives more idea what will be the best topic I will choose. I decided that "Women's Rights" is the best because it will answer my doubts regarding the culture of Iran.
I am aware that all nationality practice different culture and traditions. But not to the extent that if you did not follow it you are liable and bound for punishment. While I was reading RLIT I just wondered why this women has to hold a private gathering in somebody's house and why the veiling is a big deal.
I thought it is just part of their culture. So, I guess this is something to look into, to have a better understanding of women's right in Iran. What law did Iran goverment put into women? Unbelievable... I should say. If I am an Iranian citizen, I will not be satisfied of being just a hosewife. Of course I would love to to take care of my family, to see my kids growing. But what if they are growned...what would be my life without education and no opportunity for me in the society. I will be a useless citizen, that is boring without  participation in the society. I can not just be staying at home and follows what my husband dictate me to do. This researh project is really an awakening for me to thank what a blessing that I have, having a freedom that is priceless. That I have the freedom to live my life, to work and educate myself. I can be productive and be a useful citizen.
While I was doing the research project it opens up a different style in writing. Normally when I write my essay it is all about my opinion and ideas. With this research I found it difficult to start with because I have not incorporate a lot of information in one. My struggle is how I will connect the article from one to another and insert my analysis too. It is really hard to juggle all these information.  But I noticed this is exactly what other writers do. To quote, unquote and analyze an argument.
This research project is a challenge and I really put my work into it. Like I mentioned it opens a new style in writing which I think at first I think I can not do it. But I am just happy that I overcome my fear and stress and I learned a new style of writing. I am just holding my breath till the end...we are almost there.