When I signed up for this course, I really did not know what I was signing up for, but I got really lucky. I ended up loving this class and learning so much. I feel like I know a lot more about my weaknesses as a writer, which there are a lot of. But once I got a better sense of what they were, I was able to deal with them. I also found out that this is a good topic to study. I'm not going to lie here, I was not really that into the topic when I found out what it was, but I've really enjoyed everything we've read in this class. I loved Julie and Julia, and I enjoyed all the excerpts from the autobiographies we read. Except maybe Meatless Days-that book just did not do it for me. But I really did love this class. The class size was perfect, and I loved knowing the people in my class. It was great that we got to have small group discussions because I think people definitely feel more comfortable in that environment. Having writing conferences was also helpful for me. It's nice knowing that a professor really cares about your progress and wants you to do well in the class. I'm actually pretty depressed this class is over. If it's possible, I think I'll just go ahead and take it next semester.

Julie and Julia

I read Julie and Julia by Julie Powell for my blog book. I wasn't expecting to like it at all, but I ended up really liking it. I think I will probably write mainly about Powell's writing style, which is what really made me enjoy the book. She's very straightforward, and the honesty of her writing makes the book much funnier and easier to read. Since I really have no interest in cooking, I liked that there was a lot more to read about than just her cooking project. I liked how she wrote about so much more than just what is supposed to be the main focus of the book.