I know this blog has been quiet for awhile, and for that I apologize. I’ve been spending time opening my brain here at Purdue University. It’s late, and I should be studying for my Italian quiz in the morning, but I have a gripe.

Mostly, I’m questioning my skills as a writer. I’ve always thought of myself as being somewhat accomplished, especially considering that I hail from the math and science side of the brain, for the most part. Tonight I have been up late reviewing other students’ papers for class. Since we’ve been doing this over the last week or so, I’ve seen a good paper or two. Nothing mind-blowing, not that I’d say my writing is. But tonight, I read two absolutely abysmal papers, and I’m wondering how I have a C in this course. Of course, I have no idea what these writers have, but their writing skills borderline on high school level. I am, for once, speechless.

Am I taking crazy pills?