This is sad

First time ive looked at this old thing in a while. Time really does fly....i mean, we are almost done with first semester of sophomore year! And somebody else besides moon is now married! Redonculous.

Hope everybody is doing well. If anybody feels like grabbin some food over thanksgiving/xmas (you too moon) let me know. Ive got a "Athens: Military Democracy" journal entry to write. Byeee

Oh Lord!

You all are getting ready to be sophomores in college?!? I have been on my new blog with my new AP kids and it seems like just yesterday that we all were together in AP Lit. Where has the time gone???

Hope everyone is well (especially the newlywed) and gearing up for year #2. Come and see me the next time you are in Wilmington!!

Love y'all!!

I fed the fish.

Figured they hadn't eaten in a while.

Keep the blog alive!!!!

Where is everybody???

Nice seein' ya!

It was so nice seeing you the other day! I'm so happy that you all are doing well. I'm so proud.

One thing that I forgot to ask you guys (because I was too busy listening to all of your awesome college stories) is:

In what area did you feel unprepared on the AP Lit exam?

In other words, what can/should I focus on more (or at all) to prepare my students this year for the Exam? Be honest. Seriously. (But don't even mention omitting The Awakening or Beloved).

Let me know...

MOON:

Ok, so pretty much everyone says they want to, so just give us some dates and times and a place that would work for you, and we will figure it out on the ole blog.

Hey erybody

Hope everyone's first semester was gud, not sure if yall ever get on this thing anymore...BUT, we oughta have a little reunion sometime, if yall are down. I was in town for three days for thanksgiving, and now I have 3 weeks to chill for the first time in....6 months. So yea....and julian, be a teacher man, go for it. Thats awesome. Alright. Bye.
P.S. Moon get facebook, set it to private, and friend request US. We will be mature bout it.

think im going to be an english teacher

changed my major already.
you inspired me Mrs. Moon.

Away you go

Are you at school yet? I know that UNCW's classes start soon, so I got to thinking about you all and that you will officially be college students so soon!

So, if I could go back and give my college freshman self some advice from my 30 year old self, here's what I would say:

1. Don't skip class. Ever. College is really expensive. You're paying for education, not sleeping.

2. All nighters (drinking, studying, eating, whatever) are WAY overrated.

3. Get involved in more campus activities. You'll meet a wider variety of people and will have fun experiences.

4. Study abroad. Just for a semester. You will be fine.

5. Ditch the people who are negative influences on you.

6. Call mom and dad more. They worry.

7. Take more classes outside of you major. Anti-social behavior and its consequences sounds pretty interesting!

8. Friends are people who care about you and respect your decisions. Find them. Lose others.

9. Volunteer in your local community.

10. Be yourself but be willing to know that change can be a good thing.


GOOD LUCK!! Come back and visit me when you are on break and you can make fun of my new AP kids reading The Awakening! :)

If you (for some sadistic reason) want to keep up with my AP class for this year, the blog is

http://moon2011english.blogspot.com

The return of the king...