Blog Assignment 1: Student Profile

I am not what most would consider a "traditional student". I actually "started" college in the fall of 1986 at Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS, transferred to USM the following fall of 1987 and "dropped out" in the fall of 1988 with the intention to return "soon". One marriage, two children and about twenty years later here I am! Hi, my name is Lorie Busby and I am an Elementary Education major at the University of Southern Mississippi. My current occupation led me to decide to return to school; I am a teaching assistant in kindergarten and I absolutely love what I do.

Over the course of the years, I have written a variety of letters, papers, thoughts and experiences. Probably one of the most difficult papers that I have written academically would be my Teaching Philosophy, when there are so many different beliefs as to why and how I would teach, it was hard to pinpoint the most important. I have also written several speeches and literature essays that I enjoyed researching and writing. As far as professional or work place writing that I have done, well, I have written legal documents for an attorney, church bulletins, resume letters, resignation letters and proposal letters, oh, and weekly class updates (I have worked in several different areas). But probably the most difficult piece that I have ever written on a personal level was my memories and thoughts of my mother for the Priest that officiated her funeral. It is very difficult to write about something so emotional, even now I tear up thinking about it.

True writing is never easy for anyone, if they say it is, well...it must not be very interesting or intriguing to read. For any piece to have any meaning, whether it is an essay, speech, novel or even a text, it takes thought and time to get it just right. If not it would loose the audiences’ attention and would serve no purpose.

As for this class, I am not sure what I hope to learn. Maybe how to organize my thoughts better? It should be a challenge since it does not focus primarily on one subject but rather a variety of areas. Do I have worries? Yes, I do but I am a worrier when it comes to my assignments and wanting them done correctly.