"Live long and prosper."

As I'm sure most of you know, Leonard Nimoy passed away on Friday.

I grew up watching the original "Star Trek" series and movies. I knew who Mr. Spock was from the time I was four. I knew him from a small part in the classic horror film "Them".

This year, a student and I share a "secret" handshake. We do the Vulcan "live long and prosper" hand sign.

Needless to say, I was rather sad at his passing. I had to find a few moments to myself at work to shed a few tears.

Rest in peace, Mr. Nimoy. You lived long, you prospered, and you inspired the many.

Reflection Blog Post

3/1/15

I have been contemplating how to complete this assignment all week. I have many feelings on the subject of such a reflection, and have finally settled on this.

This assignment, while it has been different, has not inspired me or built my confidence as a writer. If I had to narrow down the slim lessons learned and sum them up in one sentence, it would be this: Do what you are supposed to do, even if it seems fruitless and frustrating.

I am certain that if there had been feedback, a guiding hand to lead me down the road to what this assignment was supposed to achieve, I would have enjoyed it more. As it stands, I find myself uncertain and insecure about my abilities as a writer, which is something I have never experienced before. I do not know if I am doing this in a satisfactory manner, I do not know if I have met the assignment parameters. I do not know, I do not know. I do not like not knowing. It goes against my grain.

I am hoping for a better second half to this semester. I am hoping to learn and grow as a writer, to learn more abilities and improve my style. I hope to receive the feedback I need to make these things happen. Above all else, I suppose...I want to know.

Namarie,
~K~