senioritis whaat?

 As I reflect on this semester in 12 AP English, it’s clear how much my relationship with reading and writing has evolved. Entering the course, I thought I understood my strengths and weaknesses, but the challenges of this class revealed layers of my identity as both a reader and writer that I hadn’t fully explored.

One of the most significant realizations has been the importance of not being so abstract in my essays. It's important to grab onto evidence and have tangible reasoning, instead of these thoughts, though they can have depth.

Critical thinking is also something I've learned to develop which also corroborates into me shaping my voice. Analyzing complex texts has challenged my perspective, forcing me to question assumptions and delve deeper into themes and arguments. Reading works like Saving Sourdi opened my mind to ideas I really hadn’t considered before, like the decay/evolution of cultural norms through generations. These moments validated the value of stepping outside my comfort zone and engaging with perspectives that diverge from my own.

As I write this reflection, I've come to realize I hardly let senioritis take over for me. I've continuously worked hard, and had an almost-perfect balance with school work and life. I expected senioritis to creep in and derail my focus, but to my surprise, it didn’t play a significant role in my experience.

Maybe it just means it's gonna hit me hard soon, but as of now, I'm just embracing every opportunity of growth. I hope I continue this trend as we walk into second semester as I now understand that my work in this class isn't just about grades; it's about preparing myself for the intellectual demands of college and beyond.

Super excited for what this new semester will bring!!

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