This first semester has been an interesting one in humanitites. I feel like I've learned a lot of thing that I couldn't learn in any other class. To be honest, I took humanities because it sounded more like anI art class than an English class in the description and I was a little disappointed to learn that we would still be reading books. But I have taken away something from this first semester that I can't learn in any other class. I feel like I'm learning how to appreciate.
It first started at the beginning of the year when we did activites such as the vertical listening excercise. I learned to find deeper meaning and to look more closely at details. This has allowed me to appreciate things I used to not enjoy. I am having multiple Jackson Pollack moments. I can now appreciate dance and classical music if for no other reason than I realize now how much work and talent it takes.
I also have found more interests of my own. I came into the class as someone who had many interests, but throughout my young life the main focus of my interests has been sports. But I love art and I love music. Because of humanities I have spent time outside of school looking at art. I'm a big fan of crazy modern art. My to favorite kinds are optical illusions and street art. My two favorite artists are M.C. Escher and Banksy.
I'm also spending a lot more time with my music. I am expanding the genres of music I listen to and am spending a great deal more time playing the guitar. I even picked up a new intrumen: the ukelele. I am glad my interests are expanding and my horizons are broadening.
This ability to appreciate is something extremely important to learn in life and I'm glad I learned it before I left high school. I feel more educated and sophisticated, and I feel like my options for later life will be much greater. I will be able to meet more people and be able to love the world around me more.
