The fish died. This was a sad and shocking event in crafts this week. Crafts and hobbies had 3 fish swimming in a tank large enough to handle 3 or 4 more. So, not surprisingly, the gold fish that had been in there for about 6 years had grown to around 10 inches long. This average goldfish of extraordinary size died last Monday. This caused several distraught residents and a little more work for Joe, the regular staffer from crafts and hobbies. I wonder if they’ll get any new fish now…
Honestly, that was the most exciting thing that has happened in the last two weeks in crafts and hobbies. Otherwise, there has just been a lot of working on projects like clothes for a teddy bear, false floral bouquets (as always), antique toys, and bracelets and necklaces. The distinct advantage of my situation is that I can be helpful to all the residents, but if they are all happily working on project, I can study. This is especially useful since I volunteer on Mondays and have exams two Monday nights per month throughout the semester.
I’m a little frustrated with the fact that no one seems to find it necessary to work in this class. I mean, seriously. Sure, it’s easier than most other classes and it may not “directly” apply to each person’s major, but if you commit to something, you owe it your best. When the teacher assigns 11 pages of reading and less than a quarter of the class reads it, then they are wasting their time and his. Sure, we all have to learn fairly independently in this class, that’s kind of the point. It’s accelerated composition because we don’t discuss the “how” in class, but we should all still read the “how” in the book and learn what we can.
I am really sorry to hear about the fish dying and I hope that they get a new fish. I also hope that you continue to enjoy your service work at the Veteran’s Home and that you will be able to help the residents more with their crafts. I do appreciate the fact that you believe everyone should do the readings despite them not being for a grade but next time I would prefer that you express your opinion without being condescending. I am actually a little offended that you used space in your blog to belittle your classmates as a group instead of using it to discuss a positive subject like your service. I am also insulted that you think you have the right to condemn or condone anyone else’s behavior considering the fact that you do not know anything about our lives. If the teacher does not seem phased by the lack of participation then I don’t think that it is your place to criticize us. The next time you want to make such a sweeping statement, first you should take into consideration the work loads and activities of the people that you are judging.
ReplyDeleteI appologize that I was condecending, that wasn't my intention. As far as work loads, I feel it is the responsability of the student to create a workload for themselves that they are willing to fullfil.
ReplyDeleteFor example, I considered dropping physics because I average less than 6 hours of sleep per night and less than 3/2 hours of leasure per day, but since I didn't drop it, I am obligated to fullfil the expectations of me regardless of my opinion of its relevance. That is simply what I meant.
Again, appologies.