Megan Font, and Public Speaking.

Last night's (or this morning, whatever) hardly qualifies as a post. It didn't say anything of value and was a completely selfish endeavor. For this I am quite sorry, blog readers. I shall try to make it up to you, if I don't get distracted or abandon my attempt.

My first Monday of classes went pretty well, though waking up for a nine o'clock class is less than fun. Okay, I’m not going to lie. I just got a little distracted because I learned how to make a font from my own handwriting. So now I’m typing out this blog on a word document in Megan Font because I can, and because it’s cool.

ANYWAYS.

I was hesitant and anxious to go to my first class this morning, because it was my first Music and Film class, which I was/am hoping will be interesting. What I noticed was more the professor, her way of speaking and mannerisms. Even though today was my third official day of school, it was only my second lecture, and already I think it’s fascinating the way in which people behave when put in front of other people and are forced to speak. My calculus professor is a fairly young German dude. He spoke quietly (well, quiet for a lecture hall) and seemed nervous, like he was not comfortable teaching a large group of students. My music history professor was subtly unsettled, but she was definitely more comfortable speaking.

Which led to me to realize how important public speaking is. Maybe I take it for granted, but the ability to put yourself in front of other people, open your mouth, and let words come out is so necessary and useful in almost all situations. Professors should take public speaking classes, or at least not be afraid of their own voice. Some people are so quiet and so passive, and I can’t stand it.

I’ve been spending my time in the lounge, while some floormates get crackin’ on their math homework. They are about finished, so I am going to finish as well.



I can’t get over how cool Megan Font is. Anyways, hopefully I’ll post more later. BYE CYBERSPACE.