And so, another chapter closes....
Well folks, odds are this’ll be my last blog post for Intro to DMA. Three things are pretty much going through my head right now: (1) my thoughts on the blogs, (2) my thoughts about DMA class, and (3) my thoughts about what my future in the DMA program might hold.1) I’m really going to miss the blogs. Yeah, I know, I’m probably the only one. But be honest...blogging is at least more fun than writing papers, isn’t it? And this is coming from a girl who sometimes has trouble staying below the maximum number of pages when she writes a paper. But back to my point -- I really am going to miss the DMA blogs. Think about how I am in person, and maybe you’ll understand why. I don’t talk much. What’s strange about this is that usually there’s so much that I want to say, but I just can’t do it in person. Blogging (and even writing in general, to a certain degree) gives me a part of my voice back. And I love some of the conversations I’ve had with people through the blogs, even the ones that revolved around some sort of conflict. It’s been great, and if there’s any real downside in my mind, it’s simply that I couldn’t have some of these conversations/debates/whatever in person.
2) Overall, Intro to DMA class has been...interesting. I think Prof Leeper made some comment to the effect of how he hopes we all walk out of this class confused and wondering. (A huge paraphrase, I’m sure...) Well, let me say, Intro to DMA has had almost dizzying effects on my poor lil’ mind. A lot of issues and questions have been brought up over the course of the semester, and I’ve certainly had a lot to wonder about. As a result, my opinion of the class varies depending on my mood. I usually don’t mind having to explore an issue, but whether due to the weight of the questions or the amount, I found myself getting rather worn at times. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that I need to be challenged from time to time in order to grow. But just because something is good for me doesn’t mean I have to always enjoy it. Sometimes I love being challenged, but other times, I just get tired and weary...I must say, I’ve experienced quite a few moments of being weary from DMA class. And while I didn’t always enjoy it at the time, I’m glad to have experienced it.
3) Since I don’t have psychic abilities, I don’t know what my future at Huntington University or in the DMA program really holds for me. But it’s interesting to speculate sometimes, and I think I have a better feel for where I’m heading now after this first semester than I did prior to it. Granted, some of the ideas and goals I hope to accomplish have stayed the same, as has much of the confusion over conflicting paths I wish to travel. I think what I have a greater understanding of, though, is the passion fueling me. I’m beginning to understand, little by little, why I feel so driven to tell stories. Understanding this passion is a process, but I know that I’ve made some progress, and as a result I feel more confident in walking this path. I had (quite) a few moments of wondering why I was a DMA major, but I’ve come out of them feeling slightly more secure in the decision, even if I still have doubts from time to time. So all I really know about my future in the DMA program is that I’m excited for it.
At any rate, that’s all I really wanted to say I suppose. Somehow, thinking about this class and this blog coming to an end feels a little bittersweet to me. I’m happy to move on, but I’m going to miss it at the same time. But, such is the way of life. So, in conclusion...here’s to treasured memories of the past, meaningful actions of the present, and hopeful dreams of the future.
....And sorry if that sounded cheesy. ;)
posted by Caitlynn @ 6:28 PM
4 Comments:
Yes, I will agree with you, for me blogging was fun...some of the time, but it only stays that way if more than 5 people participate in them. If that is not the case, then I would rather do papers, because what is the point, writing pages and pages of thoughts when no one is going to read them.
I agree with you guys, I liked the blogs too. Even if I didn't get them done in a timely manor and I still have 8 or 9 left to do by monday. I have really enjoyed doing them, and putting my thoughts out there for people to see. And Kelly I agree with you that people should read and comment more, but even if they didn't I'd still rather blog than write papers. Blogging is different intrinsicly than papers. Blogging is a way to open up, to share yourself with others in ways that you wouldn't normally do. For blogging you don't have to do any research because it is your own opinion.
i agree with kelly. if we are going to do blogs everyone must be involved in them
I like how Amanda put it. :-)
And I don't know about all of you, but I sure had more fun with the couple of DMA blogs I wrote each week than I did with the weekly communications project/paper I had to write. The blogs were awesome, even if only a handful of people got into them. It was a good chance to rant about nonsense nobody really cares enough about to listen to in the real world. And it was also great for me because it gave me the chance to talk to people who I hardly ever am able to talk to in real life.
I'm actually really thankful to Prof Leeper for having us blog; I think it was a good idea. Though I must admit that it is mildly disappointing that so little interaction actually took place on an average basis.
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