Labor Journal - Topics in Rhetoric & Composition

  For my Labor Journal 3, I am not sure what is going on. I believe I am reaching a random burnout. Well, not so much burnout, but a lot of things caught up with me. We are having much more mariachi practices, I turned in my discussion post this morning, which has not been like me. In addition, I have stuff to take care of at home. I just feel like life became more hectic all of a sudden. I have also found out that I need to do my discussion posts for Wednesday sooner, maybe on the Monday before class. The reason why I say that is because I think me reviewing the readings on Tuesday, does not give me enough to grasp the information fully. I have discovered this in our discussions in class that I will misinterpret some of the readings. I hope to find a balance this week. 

  For my Week 2 Labor Journal, I wanted to provide how I have been doing with homework including my progress with my Case Study. Luckily, I was able to figure out what I will be doing for case scenario. It relates to an experience I had as a Writing Tutor. As for discussion posts and readings, I am glad I only have one class to really enjoy and take the time of what I am reading. I also realized I had a lot of anxiety writing my discussion posts. But I came to find what works is taking one day to read the texts and write my notes on them. Take a few days off, and then the do the discussion posts. I noticed my anxiety and worry of doing them is much less than before. I just always want to make sure I am saying the right thing is all. Other than that, it has been smooth sailing so far. 

For my first Labor Journal, my goal for this week is to get adjusted for the course. I hope to focus on my homework for this course on Fridays. So far that is my goal. I hope to receive an "A" in this course. I have already set appointments to meet with Dr. Tinoco since I will be having a busy work schedule this and next month. I am excited to be taking the last course of my degree! I also will try to complete some small assignments before class. Of course, not when it is due that day! But try to get a week ahead with each assignment. My goal is to make sure I feel less stressed and not to cram anything (which I have not done), but I always want to keep myself accountable.