WORD OF THE POST: Ultra-Crepidarian Ul-TR-ah-cr-EP-i-DARE-ee-an
(1) Someone who offers advice or criticism in matters beyond their scope.
(1) Someone who offers advice or criticism in matters beyond their scope.
Coined by essayist William Hazlitt in 1819 in a letter. It is derived from Latin meaning 'beyond the sole', and is an allusion to when Apelle's, a famous Greek painter, painting was criticized by a shoe maker. He answered “the cobbler should stick to his last". Apparently.
And thus the holidays begin. Unfortunately I suffer from this strange dysfunction of needing something to aim for, so I'm treating it as if it was an extended study break. There is no rest for the wicked.
I feel sorry for my friends who come to school after every break to complain of my lack of attention towards to them.
However after that small moment of being quite far from my intended subject, I will begin a strange study schedule. I am aiming for the whole 'she-bang' and wish to do roughly 4 hours on days I have no other arrangements.
Hour Alpha: Plan to consist of English Extension Two Project. For roughly two-three weeks it will consist of the monotonous Critical Article reading and note taking.
My actual Extension is a major work, and is a critical response based on "How Irish and Gaelic Literature reflected the political and social conflicts during the turn of the Century (circa 1890-1925)"
Then begins the copious amounts of writing and re-writing roughly 1000 words. I would love to finish my introduction, so I'm quite excited at the prospect of getting pen to paper (yes I'm traditional- what of it?).
Hour Beta: Society and Culture Major Work. It will be comprised of Primary Methodologies and Secondary Sources. My project is The impact of Juvenile Diabetes on relationships during Adolescence. Finally I would also like all my chapters planned, and I'm also excited for getting something down.
Hour Gamma: Based entirely on English Advance OR Extension One. For Advanced I have an oral presentation due on the second week back on The effects of relationships on belonging. I am to use As You Like It by William Shakespeare, and two other texts to decide on. Truly, I would love to choose something a little more literary, a major piece of literary art that will blow everyone away. It you have any suggestions, it would definitely help dear friends.
Hour Delta: Will be comprised of revision and study notes. Boring but a necessity- I feel last year I didn't achieve to my full extent and will not make the same mistakes. EVER!
Other then that I will continue my 10 minutes of guitar work and my reading (in which I'm progressing quite slowly, but that will probably speed up now!)
Also my dad finally brought me my first dictionary and thesaurus. I'm quite indefatigable in my studies of it and hope I can learn words that will continue to aid me.
S o if you have any suggestions for other texts, or just want to point out something useful, please comment. I would love to hear from you.
Otherwise; Keep Reading and Merry Christmas
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