Just think…
At age 37 I decided to go college to improve myself for the next 37 years. The first day in class is always the best day, because everybody in class is an A student until the first assignment is graded. Before this class I had not written an essay since high school and computers forget about it unless Atari counts. So when Mr. Gasparo strolled into the class room looking much like a student himself I was surprised because I expected someone a little older. He introduced himself to the class and stated, “If you do not like computers it would probably be a good time to look for another instructor and drop this class.” Well the way he put was a lot nicer than the interpretation. At 37, I realize that a good challenge and change is good for the blood stream, but it did cross my mind to drop this class.
As the class moved on and the essay papers piled up Mr. Gasparo seemed to help every student find their own voice with writing. If you’re looking for a good teacher in English 111, this is the man. There will be a lot of papers to write, a lot of critiquing, blogging, and e-mailing but between all the comas a lot of laughs. Don’t get it wrong idea He is serious about class time and class work but he also has a sense of humor at the same time. Mr. Gasparo made English 111 bearable and fun for my class. Overall I am glad that I did not drop this class.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
111-60-Diagnostic Essay Revised-Eric-Powell-doc.
Eric Powell
Diagnostic Essay Revised
English 111
26 November 2009
My Favorite Vacation
The cruise to Nassau, Bahamas is my favorite vacation. It is a little known fact that I’m sort of a stay at home kind of guy. We just had a family vacation at Sea world and I was tired, plain and simple. So when I found out that my wife was planning a cruise, I was wondering how and with what energy was this going to happen? My beautiful wife informed me that this vacation was my birthday present, shocked and surprised was not my only feelings. And this vacation was going to be without the children, what? Only parents can really understand the meaning of those words. I was ready to party and get the show on the road; we had only one problem the accommodations, which we upgraded.
At the airport I was already flying on cloud nine and I was still on the ground. Airport security was a bit extreme due to 911, but could have striped searched me I would not have cared, we were on our way to paradise. The flight seemed sweet and short as the plane landed in Miami home of Tony Montana. My wife and I boarded a bus full of strangers and by the time we reached the cruise ship everyone was well acquainted.
As we boarded the ship we started to feel giddy like school kids, this was a new experience that we was sharing together. Photographers seemed to be at every end of the ship eager to take our photo with waiters ready to take our orders. We mingled and laughed with the other passengers as the big ship began to move we were on our way, Miami appeared small in the distance as the ocean seemed to be swallowing it up. As we made our way to the suite, we were amazed by the décor of the inside of the ship, with neon, chrome, and vibrant colors setting the mood. It resembled a grand hotel and casino. The suite had all the elements of comfort; King sized bed, jetted tub, walk-in closet, wet bar, and balcony.
Nassau, Bahamas was nice with good people, colorful buildings, reggae music, and good food. We toured the Atlantis resort and walked the streets of the shopping plaza. We made our way back to the ship for the trip to Miami, and we were not tired in fact we was ready to party. As the ship set for sail we laughed, we danced, and we mingled with other couples to late into the night. But the best part of that vacation was not the destination it was the journey. Standing on that balcony day or night viewing the horizon as the baby blue sky kissed the indigo blue sea was phenomenal.
Diagnostic Essay Revised
English 111
26 November 2009
My Favorite Vacation
The cruise to Nassau, Bahamas is my favorite vacation. It is a little known fact that I’m sort of a stay at home kind of guy. We just had a family vacation at Sea world and I was tired, plain and simple. So when I found out that my wife was planning a cruise, I was wondering how and with what energy was this going to happen? My beautiful wife informed me that this vacation was my birthday present, shocked and surprised was not my only feelings. And this vacation was going to be without the children, what? Only parents can really understand the meaning of those words. I was ready to party and get the show on the road; we had only one problem the accommodations, which we upgraded.
At the airport I was already flying on cloud nine and I was still on the ground. Airport security was a bit extreme due to 911, but could have striped searched me I would not have cared, we were on our way to paradise. The flight seemed sweet and short as the plane landed in Miami home of Tony Montana. My wife and I boarded a bus full of strangers and by the time we reached the cruise ship everyone was well acquainted.
As we boarded the ship we started to feel giddy like school kids, this was a new experience that we was sharing together. Photographers seemed to be at every end of the ship eager to take our photo with waiters ready to take our orders. We mingled and laughed with the other passengers as the big ship began to move we were on our way, Miami appeared small in the distance as the ocean seemed to be swallowing it up. As we made our way to the suite, we were amazed by the décor of the inside of the ship, with neon, chrome, and vibrant colors setting the mood. It resembled a grand hotel and casino. The suite had all the elements of comfort; King sized bed, jetted tub, walk-in closet, wet bar, and balcony.
Nassau, Bahamas was nice with good people, colorful buildings, reggae music, and good food. We toured the Atlantis resort and walked the streets of the shopping plaza. We made our way back to the ship for the trip to Miami, and we were not tired in fact we was ready to party. As the ship set for sail we laughed, we danced, and we mingled with other couples to late into the night. But the best part of that vacation was not the destination it was the journey. Standing on that balcony day or night viewing the horizon as the baby blue sky kissed the indigo blue sea was phenomenal.
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