Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Phew

It really wasn't that bad. No I did not bomb or even come close to embarrassing myself. How could I after I obsessively prepared for class. However, this doesn't mean that I got everything right. As a matter of fact there were several questions that I did not get right, but for the most part I answered clearly and correctly.
This has taught me a few good lessons (1)how to prepare for class. I came so prepared to class that I really did get more out of my reading. If I prepared for class every day as if I would have to speak on the material, I will have no problem in this class or any other (2) it is OK to make a few mistakes so long as you show that you are actively thinking, that if your reasoning is pointed out to be false, you can correct it in the moment (such a correction cannot be found in your notes, in fact your notes will get you in trouble since they are reflections of how far you came with your own reasoning (3) speak up, sit up, pay attention, relax, take it both more and less seriously than you think you should.
I am sure I am not done. He will probably stick with me for another day or two, just to keep the momentum rolling, but it should be easier (not that it really was that hard with the preparations I made.

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