h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

It seems practically every time I post a journal entry I say that I intend to start using hootoo more frequently again. And then it never happens. My plan this time is not to say it. Not that I believe in jinxing things you understand, but just to err on the side of caution.

There are a million things new with me. For a start I am so much happier than I have been in years and years. I’m just thoroughly enjoying life Majoring in English and Minoring in Medieval Studies has been really wonderful. I have enjoyed myself so much.

As you may or may not know this year was my fourth year and for most people doing a full course load, as I did, it would have been my last year. However due to circumstances beyond my control I still require one more class to complete my BA in English. But thats not all! Now comes the exciting news! Or exciting to me anyway... I am now doing an honours degree in Medieval Studies.
Now I know some of you know this and you’re welcome to just skip to the end of the journal… but this is for the rest of you that I hardly ever get the chance to talk to anymore

This last semester I was doing a class that studied manuscripts. I actually got to touch them!! I already knew I was interested but this class gave us (all eight of us) the opportunity to do unique assignments and despite the fact that they were extremely difficult and I have never been so frustrated or worked so hard in my life I absolutely love it. If I thought I could make any kind of living out of it I would rush out and become a codicologist right now. And I still might. After talking to my prof about how much I enjoyed it he suggested I do an honours degree in Medieval Studies. I was terrified at the prospect but I really want to work with him and work on this topic so I just couldn’t turn it down. I got approved by the chair of the department and now thats what I’m doing. I’ll still get my BA in English though… so if you were worried about my getting a completely useless degree you need worry no more!

This summer I’m taking three courses. There’s a history in art course on themes in apocalyptic film, a beginners German course and a Medieval Studies course. The last one was a difficult decision to take but I’m glad I’m doing it.

That all seemed to be a very brief description. Details are available for the asking for anyone who was not completely bored by reading that

In other news I still have my job at the Out of School Care. I’m now working five mornings a week instead of just two. Hopefully that will give me more money. Of course it won’t be enough though so I’m working on getting another job. Fingers crossed it all pans out. If I’m lucky enough to get it the job I’m trying for is one where I will work with children to develop their reading skills. Just my type of job!!!

I also desperately want an iPhone. I’m interested in input from everyone and anyone so please let me know what you think if you have anything to say about it. It would be very expensive for me but I think it would be worth it. The only bad thing I’ve heard about it so far is that some people find the keyboard difficult to type on. I’m hoping it’s just a matter of practice. We’ll see whether I actually get one or not, but fingers crossed

I’ve taken up exercise! I know its a shock. Generally speaking I hate exercise. Its boring and hard and I don’t like being all hot a sweaty but I’ve found the perfect kind of exercise for me. I go swimming every morning that I have the chance.

Well I think thats about all that’s new with me. Hopefully you found it at least somewhat interesting. I’m going to stop typing now because it’s making the cut on my finger hurt.

Hopefully I’ll see you all around

Hi, Ari, good to see you here again, and especially good to hear you so happy and enthusiastic. You really are working hard aren't you?

with everything.

Websailor

~*~If I thought I could make any kind of living out of it I would rush out and become a codicologist right now.~*~

So rush out and become a codicologist then. They wouldn't have any if they weren't making a living off it, silly.

Medieval manuscripts in your hands... I wish I'd had opportunities like that.

I'm so glad you're doing something that's captured your imagination. That's the main thing in Life, I've decided.

Thanks everyone

I really am working hard WS. But I seem to enjoy being busy and I enjoy school work. I have to draw the line somewhere though. This morning I was trying to sleep in (something I'm not good at) and I found myself about to start writing an essay comparing a book and its movie adaptation! I decided it was time to get up. I'm on vacation for petes sake!

It really does make all the difference to be interested and to have someone who can deliver good lectures. Yesterday afternoon I felt as if I was about to slip into a coma as I sat in the training for elections officials for the election that's on Tuesday. I suddenly remembered why I hated school

X I don't think it works like that. The professor I'm going to be working with for my Honours essay just lost his job He used to be an assistant professor and now he's had to come back as a sessional instructor. Way less money. Poor guy. No one seems to value codicology all that much. I think its fascinating but everyone seems much more interested in funding the sciences and business.

Ivan, I'm sorry you didn't get the opportunity to touch medieval manuscripts I would love to give everyone that opportunity. Maybe I can be come a travelling codicologist and give lectures and allow people to touch fragments. I wonder if any one would pay to come to my lectures. Probably not... or at least not enough.
I agree with your idea that the main thing in life is to do something that captures your imagination. Time passes so much more quickly!!

Oh, that's just a coincidence.

I wish

Bah.
When push comes to shove, You gotta' do what ya' love, Even if it's not a good idea.

True, true.

Now that I'm doing this fabulous History in Art course I want to make it my minor. Darn there are so many things I want to do and not enough time!!!!