"You may be gratified," replied the Duke, "Be in no hurry - you are young enough yet, life is only just opening."
-Charlotte Brontë
I am an over-prepared class nerd. My online class at the University of Oxford is a month away, but I am ready. The book I ordered is here, and it is a serious book about the Brontës. Everything you might need to know is in this heavy book! (All the other required books that I needed I already have. Not shocking, is it?)
All the books for class are stacked and ready to be delved into. My blank notebook is anxiously awaiting the day when I get to take notes. I am mentally ready to learn more about literature, life, history!
Where you like that in school? Always prepared? Or always forgetting your homework?
I was the one who always had my books, my homework complete, plenty of paper, extra pencils or pens, my calculator, etc... I have always been super organized and prepared. Another word that people used to describe me?
Nerdy.
Even if people meant it in a derogatory manner, I never took it the wrong way, and I still don't. It's just who I am. I can't help it. God made me to be zealous for writing & literature, learning, and being organized! So why did I let it all go so long without pursuing it? I am not sure. I don't know why we do the things we do sometimes. Perhaps I never felt myself "good" enough or knowledgeable enough in English. My English teachers and professors didn't always like my writing. I may not have been persuasive enough, or cover my argument well enough.
So what? That's what practice is for. For improvement and extension of skills.
So here I am, jumping back in. And I am really excited.
I was always organized and ready to go.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I can't say that my homework was already in order. Since I pretty much refused to do busywork (like 45 extra math problems when I could do the hardest 5), there were definitely times I showed up without all the homework.
But, yeah, total nerd :)
DeleteWell that is no shocker. Nerds we are then. :)
By the way, I got The Inklings for Christmas, and am reading it at every spare moment. I will have to post about it soon, of course. Thank you for the recommendation!
So glad you're liking it. Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
Delete(and, hey, are you on Goodreads? Would love to keep up with what you're reading!)
DeleteI am on Goodreads, but I confess, I don't go there often. I should go out there to update. Do you update your reading? How do we connect?