Thursday, November 5, 2009

A Silver Lining!

My political science professor didn't like my proposal.

He said it was a great proposal for a reflective paper, and that it had a great creative sense to it. But it wasn't a good proposal for an analytical essay.

But you know that every cloud has a silver lining right? YES!!



Guess what he said! He gave me the best compliment ever! He said "you are in the wrong place." I said "what do you mean?" he said, "You are in the wrong place, from the very first day I could feel it, you should be doing creative writing, I could even see it in your emails"

I said "wow...that is such a great compliment.... thank you!"

Yes, I love that man. Dr. Abdel Aziz Ezz El Arab, thank you for being such a great person. And thank you for your constructive criticism! Thank you!

29 comments:

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

There is something truly special about teachers/professors who notice the strengths of their students! Go forth and continue creative writing...congrats!

Gracie said...

That is a great compliment. So I think you should take it and use it to your advantage and for your future.

Mohammed J. said...

:)

ali said...

That is exciting. :):)
So, what are you going to do now?

Anna said...

i love people who tell the absolute truth. its come to a time where that is hard to find in the world. so saddening!

hooray for you & hooray for honest professors! you are awesome.
xo-

bananas. said...

well you are creative and you're an excellent writer so yea...i have to agree with him :)

Nitin said...

wow.. i get all emo when i read something like this.. why didnt any of my professors go like..'nitin, you aren't suppose to be in class... i can see it every single day.. go out and have fun..' .. yaaaaaaaaaaa!! you are so lucky..

but on a more serious note. you are an awsome writer.. have you thought up of taking a course in that direction??

Here I scribble said...

hey that's a great compliment!!!

Athena. said...

Aww, lovely Sara, I'm so happy for you :)
xx

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Farah said...

omg that is so amazing! So what are you gona do honey? are you gona switch majors?

Saskia said...

Are you going to do it? I think you should if you want to!! You'd be great - your posts are always so wonderfully written.

Have a great weekend x

Anonymous said...

i loove when teachers lift you up like that because it truly is their honest opinion. congrats.

and you totally have a great creative side. loove it.

Caroline Cakewise said...

What a great thing to hear! True, too, from what I read on your blog! What subject are you doing?

Nikolett said...

I can tell from your blog that you have an amazing creative aspect to you! And I love professors that are able to simultaneously compliment and critique something. Plus, I love how you look for the silver lining, it's inspirational :) hope you have a great weekend!

Erimentha said...

that is the best compliment. creative writing is great! i if so many people follow and adore you're blog he must be onto something ;)

xxxx keep looking at the silver lining.

eri

Winnie said...

Wow, that is a great compliment.

I agree that it can be frustrating when tutors have other ideas about proposals, but like you said, you'll find the silver lining!

Spardha Malik said...

i second that!! he saw in u what we've been seeing u in a long time!!

Keep smiling, neighbour!! ;)

¡Z! said...

I see some stars AND a silverlining all in one post. I am beMUSEd!

Heads up: Check your Book with the Small Faces settings. U may need to enable Friends to Make Friends.

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iris said...

I'm so happy he told you that, we already knew it too. :-)

Hope everything's ok with you, and you're enjoying your week-end dear.

xxx from Madrid.

stephanie dosen said...

aW! what a gift to be *seen* by someone like that..
you are very creative! :) xoxo
ps.
oh the little kitty paws are
so cute i almost fell off of my chair :)

April said...

That's the best silver lining I've ever heard.

Ruxandra said...

I have always admired people who can i tell wight away what a person should be.And i've read that you touched the clouds...how i wish i could do that...

Beth Ruby said...

Wow congrats that is a great compliment and the guy clearly knows what he is talking about!
I love the way teachers can be so inspiring :)
Keep up the good work!
xx

مى said...

I love him! Can I take his class with you? ;)

Maybe he'll give me a nice compliment too. God knows I need one :(

Jen said...

That is fantastic! I love when people stop pursuing their own agendas long enough to affirm someone's true talent and promote someone else.

Congrats and enjoy!

~ Jen

Ania said...

that's great! to have someone wise and objective just tell you like it is and inspire you to follow your instinct :)

The Jodi(e)s said...

I can't even count the blessings that my most dedicated teachers have given me.
It's lovely when someone truly cares about their students.
Good luck, and follow your heart babe!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I hope you are able to follow your passion!