When I chose my elective subject late last year, I didn’t bother checking out the timetable. I just went ahead and picked the subject I fancied. In this instance it was ‘Open Source Software’ or OSS, as we call it. It is something that interests me and most of the other choices didn’t. I mean there was no way I was going to do ‘Information Law’, for a start!
So, I chose and went back to writing essays. And then, before starting the second semester, I read the timetable. OSS was scheduled on Wednesday morning. My other classes were two on Monday and one on Friday. What a pain, I thought. Having to go up two days for just the mornings. I considered changing but decided I’d put up with it because of the subject.
In my first class, I sat and wondered why I was there. The lecturer was one I’d not been that keen on last year and the room seemed full of programmers. When it turned out that we would have to be in groups and work together towards presentations, I groaned inwardly. I was sorely tempted to change!
Today, in the same class, I realised how much I’m enjoying OSS. I’m really glad I didn’t change. In fact, it’s my favourite class this semester. The people are generally all nice, we have great class discussions every week. The presentations are fun and our group works together really well (ignoring the one who has done precious little work). The lecturer, while still not what I would consider a great teacher, has managed to create an excellent class. Mirinda was very interested in this as she has to work out feedback and how effective it can be.
After class I walked down to the Gherkin and had a lovely sushi lunch with Mirinda and realised how much I enjoyed that as well. It makes it a lot easier not having her at home if we lunch once a week in the middle. We decided that even when I’ve finished uni classes, I’m still going to come up on Wednesday for lunch. Sort of as a break during my dissertation.
So it was a great day and I feel very lucky and quite hoist. And all the crocuses were out, lining the footpath along Borelli Way. They were so pretty, I took their picture.
Line of crocuses along Borelli Way
Gary, our speaker at Rotary this week was a Gary Cook, Gary was an excellent speaker The crocuses look delightful you have so many pretty walks in the UK.I still have only one crocus.Love to you and Mirinda
That is a lovely picture that is when you know spring has arrived. Just been talking to Jan and she is very sick do hope she gets better. Fancy there being another Gary Cook,cant be as gorgeous as my son. I bet Mirinda looks forward to Wed lunch the same as you. love mum