Is it just me, or has someone stolen some of the hours from the day? It seems like no matter how hard I work, how many lists I make, or how organized I am, I still run out of time to get things done. Especially now, with the end of the academic year looming, it appears that time has either been snatched away or compressed to the point that it is no longer usable!
I realize I'm not the only person who feels this way. When I walk through the Acorn Cafe, I overhear students complaining. "Man, I have so much to DO! How am I ever going to get it done THIS WEEK?"
These students might be shocked if they knew how often we murmur exactly the same thing, behind our office doors. The last week of classes is stressful for us as well. There are just too many final reports and papers to grade, exams to write, and labs to conduct, not to mention ceremonies and meetings to attend.
The strangest thing of all---the last time I looked around, these seniors were freshmen! What happened? How did they grow up so quickly? Especially the members of my Sherlock Holmes Humanities class from Fall 2005---how can they possibly be ready to graduate, not to mention racking up so many awards and places in Phi Beta Kappa? My 2005 HUM people can not be ready to leave Wofford for careers and graduate school. Not that much time has gone by, has it? Please tell me I'm wrong!
I'm so proud of all of my students from that remarkable group of advisees. I just can't believe I have to say goodbye to them so soon. (One consolation, though, I do get to keep Mr. Hufford, who has just returned from his travels around the world!)
Ahh... Sherlock Holmes 2005. Good times. And yes, you will not be able to get rid of me. Is that a consulation? All a matter of perspective...
Posted by: Huff | May 09, 2009 at 07:36 AM