Cover Letter #2

My writing throughout the semester has made me grow. I felt I have progressed tremendously from last year taking Writing 117 at community college to now finishing English 103 with Dr. Hartman. I learned many new varieties of writing and how to compose an organized paper. I felt that the informative, and taking a stance paper really showed my greatest progress. I feel that this class has really prepared me for English 104 next semester and writing for the future.
I believe the description that is needed within the essays required for this class has made me that much better of a writer. I can honestly say I have liked my progress from writing for the newspaper in high school to writing essays in community college then now writing papers at this university. I feel Dr. Hartman, and his critiquing really has made me progress. This course really has prepared me for English 104 next semester, I think Dr. Hartman gave us a good amount of papers for preparation for 104.
Overall I am looking forward to what the future brings for myself and my writing. I have always thought of myself as a good writer, and the grades have shown for it as well, but there is always room for improvement. I can honestly say Dr. Hartman has helped tremendously and I hope to continue my writing enjoyment and success into the future.

Cover Letter

For my portfolio, I started at the very beginning. My first essay I included was the first one we wrote, the personal memoir. I felt this paper was the weakest off all of the pieces I have on here. Yet that is to be expected since it was the first piece. What I wanted to show the readers of the portfolio was to start latest and then progressively move into most recently written essays. I felt this way would show the readers strength and progress as I moved further along in my writing throughout the semester.
My writing process within the portfolio was to explain what I did with each piece and why I chose that particular topic to write on. I want to give some background behind each piece, so readers can get a summary of what the piece is about before they actually read it. I felt this could ease the reader in so they don't go completely blind before they read the particular essay.
The process I used was to show the readers the progress I made as a writer. Although my grades were consistently "B's", I felt each paper was my strongest. Even though I got a B- on the controversial topic essay, I felt that it was the strongest piece. It was the third essay we wrote, and I felt that the use of sourcing, research and placing that research in an organizing manner, really taught me how to write a good informative essay. Overall what I learned from this semester was that writing takes time and that its like anything you do in life, the more you do it, the better you get at it.

Last Blog: Pre Finals Week

This semester has sped through time as fast as the speed of light. I can't believe the semester is almost over. I can admit though I have LOVED my first semester here. It was a rocky start to the semester but I have the potential to finish strong.
I have met so many new people here this first semester, and plan on and looking forward to meeting more awesome people. And what happened this semester was the last thing I was expecting, yes I have myself a girl friend now. I told myself coming here that I was not going to get into a relationship and I don't wanna deal with it with school. I guess plans change.
Overall this semester got better the further it came along. I look forward to starting next semester. I feel it is going to be easier than this semester, but I have work to do between now and then.
In the mean time, I wish everyone best of luck with their exams and have a safe and happy holiday. Maybe see some of you next semester.

Turkey Week Already?!

Happy Thanksgiving week everyone...and Fruesday! Crazy to think only three more weeks in the semester! You know what though? THANK GOD! I am so ready for next semester. This one hasn't been one to remember.
On another note. Start my new job next week! Probably be working a few days and getting some extra cash. Looking at a new model for Abercrombie. (Note, I really don't think I am good looking) but besides that It's a nice job for over winter break and possibly the summer. I will for sure take my 30% discount at Abercrombie any day. But other than that. It's Friday night and I am here writing this blog? Nah...I am about to go out and enjoy my night. Have a good weekend all.

Black Ops

So the new Call of Duty video game came out this week. I may be the minority among the college guys to not go out and get it. It past years, I would have been outside at midnight waiting right with them, but I find myself so busy that I have no time to enjoy the game. When I do play however nowadays, I honestly play online with my dad and uncle or I play with my best friend Kevin. The only two games I play are NCAA football 11 or NHL 11. My dad, uncle and I have a hell of a time playing NHL. The game is so fun, and with video games nowadays they are getting more and more realistic. Granted, we aren't the best video gamers but we know how to have fun. In the end that's what video games are about. People take games WAY to seriously today and they need to chill and realize it's only a game and it doesn't have any impact on your life whatsoever. Some people need to relax and have FUN. Since that's what video games are about. But I just see too many people taking it way to seriously and in the end when its suppose to be a stress reliever. It pisses the person off even more. One word of advice. Don't take the small things in life so seriously. It doesn't do anyone any good.

What's New?

Pretty quiet week thus far. Seriously I can't think of anything to write. I find that donating blood plasma is easy money. I have been doing that the last few weeks, making and extra $50 a week just to mess around with. Since every college student is money hungry, blood plasma donation isn't a terrible thing to do, and also the plasma is for a good cause. Sure we always think about the money first, but we forget WHY we are doing it. Biolife plasma centers donate all the blood plasma to children will difficulties producing their own plasma. Since all blood plasma is the same, it makes it convenient for them. I donate 880 ML every time. As much as it is for me to earn a quick buck, I also feel good that I am helping some children in dire need of the blood plasma.
So for anyone who reads this, its not difficult money to earn and also you are helping with some or many children lives.

Brrr!

November is here. This means the transition into cold weather, winter, end of semester and lack of sunlight. Yet if there's any good about November and December. It has to be the holiday season. I hope this brightens peoples moods since the holidays are one to be with family and relaxation.
If anything, I would love to have a job over the 5 week break for winter break. I would love to bring in an extra $400-$500 to just buy pointless items with. I do currently have a group interview at Abercrombie next week. I hope it is just not a pointless three hour trip home to not get hired, or arriving to see 50 people at this group interview. But I am determined to get a job and get some extra cash.
Lastly November brings us only six weeks of the semester left. This blows my mind. Where did the semester go? I swear being a college student there is less time in the day.
Anyways, I hope everyone has a great weekend and stays safe.