just when I thought I was out....

..it pulls me back in. "What is it?", you ask. Desperation. Mainly grade desperation. I asked for clarification today on how she grades in our Interpreting class. So here is the break down. There is two grade you must get a "C" or better to pass. The first part is written information and skill building exercises. Ok..check..I'm doing quite well on that so far. Low "A". Now...the second part is a performance of an Interpreting Session that is video taped. There are 290 "hits" on the passage and you have to get at least 152 to pass. I think that's right. Anyway...first attempt I got 124. Yes...I sucked. Tonight we just did another attempt for midterm and then we'll have a final attempt. I studied really hard on the concepts we went over in class on how to sign certain things. I'm feeling confident so I sit down and start. Deer in the headlights! I'm sure that's how I'll look on my video. So now comes the waiting...I have to agree with Mr. Petty, it is the hardest part.

I'm going to give it my best shot. Oh yea..the only two people that I know that have passed it, are already interpreting out in the community (Which according to our teacher is a big no no). Again, I'm going to keep pushing myself to get this done. I'm hoping the Silent Weekend I'm attending next weekend while boost my signing confidence. Maybe some inspirational songs on my Ipod would help. Hmm..."Eye of the Tiger"..."Hit me with your Best Shot"...what else do you suggest?

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  1. L*I*S*A2:02 PM, June 17, 2007

    You want inspiration?

    Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copeland. It pumps me up every time. I listen to it the morning of my final exams. :)

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  2. Gknee2:48 PM, June 17, 2007

    Oooo..very good choice!

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