Putting My Nose to the Grindstone (sounds pleasant, huh?)

I’m happy to say that this week has been far more disciplined in terms of my assignments. Of course, it’s slightly depressing to actually acknowledge the amount of work that “reading English at St Andrews” will require but I daresay I’ll make it through. With an essay due Friday and another in the works for next week, I need to remain as diligent as possible. In any case, Easter Holidays are coming up in three weeks and I certainly want to enjoy those fourteen days guilt-free!

In addition to working through these novels, its The House with the Green Shutters and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker at the moment, I’ve been working on a short story. Exciting, I know. Hopefully in a few days I’ll have developed my ideas and have a little treat to share with everyone. Like I keep saying, Scotland is just incredibly inspiring. Brilliant days, like this morning, or more overcast ones all contribute to the unique design of the Scottish landscape. Also, I’m planning on attending a Creative Writing Workshop this afternoon, as a part of the Inklight society, which should be helpful. Maybe I’ll join and fulfill yet another experience on my list! (Remember, the list? Way back at the beginning!)

To be honest, I did experience a slight moment of vulnerability a few days ago. Listening to Home by Michael Buble made me think of the moment I left my home, left my family standing on the wrong side of a security gate, and hopped on a plane bound for the United Kingdom. The gravity of what I’d done just hit me like a ton of bricks and I took a quiet moment to collect myself. When I’m off jetting around the world, it’s hard to not feel slightly guilty that my family and friends aren’t having the same experience. But, I came to Scotland for a purpose and the best way to honor my family is to keep going strong.

Other than that, there’s not much to say. I’ve renewed my efforts to keep up with assignments and, with God’s blessings, have been succeeding. Keep Calm and Carry On!