Metacognition: First Semester

This first semester was an interesting one. I learned both my limitations and just about how far my mind can stretch. English class helped me to learn about myself and educate myself on topics where I was severely lacking. My thought processes were...scattered, as always. My mind never rests, it is always going somewhere and doesn't like to stay on one topic for long (that isn't saying that I can't make it do so). I'm never able to do only one thing for a long period of time, which is why I'm sitting in a pile of partially done homework assignments and haven't crossed off anything on my to-do list.
This semester has gone well, altogether. I am proud of where I have gone and I have learned a heck of a lot more than I started with. I've not only gained knowledge of formulas and how to calculate the molar mass of an element, but I've learned about people and different cultures and lifestyles that I'm almost ashamed to say that I hadn't known about before.
With The Blue Sweater, I connected with Jacqueline Novogratz and learned about her journeys and how a simple girl from the suburbs can really go out and help people.
In Kite Runner I learned about the Afghan people and their plights which I am sad to say I was fairly ignorant about until now.
We're now getting into what I think will be my favorite unit, poetry. I love poetry. Maybe because I love music so much. But probably because of the way I was introduced to it. Spoken word poetry was my first love of the genre and will always have a very special place in my heart.
This is to say, I'm happy for where I've come since the beginning of the year and genuinely excited for the rest of the year.