Week of Warmer Winter; Jan-Feb

I discovered several interesting things around me lately.

Would you like to share an ear?

I always thought people with English as their first language wouldn't need help on making sure their ideas flowed well... until I met my ENG106 conference friend.. (who I'm not sure of her name, yet).
I was surprised to listen to her while she said, "it was nice to have several people read every draft that I wrote so I could make sure that my ideas flow well."

That was quite some surprise.... !
I suppose Purdue's writing lab isn't only for students whose first language isn't English - but also for a lighthouse for lost writers and those who need guidance.

I also didn't know myself and my learning attitude enough... until I met a lovely classmate in Contemporary Art History, AD384--Linda. The first time I actually talked to her, she told me that it's hard for her to understand and organize her ideas together when she's doing the portfolio, because she's got learning disabilities.

Hearing this, I was enlightened. Without meeting her and talking to her, I probably felt like I had to work so hard to "compete" with all the other students in the room... but more than that, she showed me the true "hardworking" attitude to learning.

In my email in attempt to ask for her notes on the day I missed class, she mentioned how she may want to bring her portfolio homework drafts to the writing lab for some help.

.................. Someone like me without learning disability, just some laziness and slight language adjustments to make while putting down my answers (usually quite LATE)...How should I feel when I hear this?
I've never had to face this kind of troubles... yet I just do the work and turn it in to get it pass before last minute...
"Oh, you're fine I'm sure. I often find it quite hard. It's a bit tough to deal with (learning disabilities)." - Linda.

Thanks to my inspirations, I see how even American students have to work very hard for their works.
The greatest "comfort" there is for me is that now I know I'm not quite alone.

we're not geniuses or talented people who can just comprehend everything within seconds.
it's nice to know there are people like me who needs to take the time to digest the material.
it's nice to know, on the path of learning, we're all working hard together.

that's it.
Isn't it inspiring? :)