Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Thoughts on this class
Last blog woo hoo!!! This being my first semester ever in college, I was terrified! I wasn't sure I could handle being a student while working full time. I managed to complete this semester unscathed. My math class was challenging, but this English class pushed me harder than I ever thought I could be pushed. Although I absolutely hated blogging, because I tend to be a private kind of person, I learned that I actually enjoy writing. I have always enjoyed reading, but I never thought I would enjoy writing. It is a kind of art form. I appreciated the time Ms. Hanson took to explain things, and all the options she gave us for completing our assignments. This semester was me sticking my toe in to the pool of school, to see if it would suit me, and if I was ready to jump in. Because of the confidence I have gained this semester, mostly because of this class, I have decided I AM ready to jump in!
The End
Part Three starts out with twentieth century Anne waking up back in her century. She is very confused and has a hard time grasping when and where she is. As it turns out, her ill spell that sent her back in time was actually a ruptured brain aneurism. I would never have expected this turn in the story, but it makes sense that the whole time she was "gone," was all in her head.
After she has surgery and is recuperating, she has a visitor. Her friend Kate comes to see her and take her home. Apparently, Kate knows all about Anne's relationship with Daniel and inquires about it. Anne dodges answering any of her questions elaborately and just gives short, simple answers. Once she gets home and Kate leaves, Daniel comes over. I have a hard time believing that this current Anne, who is a dreamer and seems to allow others, particularly Daniel, to walk all over her and drag her along on the side, managed to so confidently walk in the shoes of Anne Boleyn.
Anne stays home for some time, just to get well, and when he can, Daniel comes to visit her. He surprises her on her birthday with a picnic, which she chooses to have at the Ankerwycke Yew. During an overload of emotion, she tells Daniel about her time travel. He accepts it and does not treat her like she is crazy. She manages to get Daniel to agree to take her back to Hever. It is easy to tell she hopes to be transported back in time, but it doesn't happen. She tours the castle at her own leisure, and still has time to go to the St. Peter's Church nearby to see the grave of Anne Boleyn's father, before Daniel comes to pick her up.
Over a year has gone by when she sees an ad for an event at the British library that will be celebrating 500 years since the reign of King Henry. Since Daniel is out of town, and she doesn't have to work, she makes plans to visit the library.While on her commute there, she smells the familiar scent of rose water, just like she did on the day she became ill and was transported back in time. She ignores this, and continues on her way. Just before she goes in the library she get a text from Daniel stating that he and his wife had had an argument, and he doesn't feel he can take it any more. She responds by asking what happened. He doesn't respond back immediately, so she goes ahead into the library. She is viewing some artifacts when she smells the roses again, and also Daniel responds back by saying he has left his wife just as she is transporting back in time for a second time. That is the end of book 1. CLIFF HANGER!!!!!
After she has surgery and is recuperating, she has a visitor. Her friend Kate comes to see her and take her home. Apparently, Kate knows all about Anne's relationship with Daniel and inquires about it. Anne dodges answering any of her questions elaborately and just gives short, simple answers. Once she gets home and Kate leaves, Daniel comes over. I have a hard time believing that this current Anne, who is a dreamer and seems to allow others, particularly Daniel, to walk all over her and drag her along on the side, managed to so confidently walk in the shoes of Anne Boleyn.
Anne stays home for some time, just to get well, and when he can, Daniel comes to visit her. He surprises her on her birthday with a picnic, which she chooses to have at the Ankerwycke Yew. During an overload of emotion, she tells Daniel about her time travel. He accepts it and does not treat her like she is crazy. She manages to get Daniel to agree to take her back to Hever. It is easy to tell she hopes to be transported back in time, but it doesn't happen. She tours the castle at her own leisure, and still has time to go to the St. Peter's Church nearby to see the grave of Anne Boleyn's father, before Daniel comes to pick her up.
Over a year has gone by when she sees an ad for an event at the British library that will be celebrating 500 years since the reign of King Henry. Since Daniel is out of town, and she doesn't have to work, she makes plans to visit the library.While on her commute there, she smells the familiar scent of rose water, just like she did on the day she became ill and was transported back in time. She ignores this, and continues on her way. Just before she goes in the library she get a text from Daniel stating that he and his wife had had an argument, and he doesn't feel he can take it any more. She responds by asking what happened. He doesn't respond back immediately, so she goes ahead into the library. She is viewing some artifacts when she smells the roses again, and also Daniel responds back by saying he has left his wife just as she is transporting back in time for a second time. That is the end of book 1. CLIFF HANGER!!!!!
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Chapter 20-22
Anne organizes a friendly archery match among her friends at court. In the middle of the match, just as Anne is taking aim for her next shot, Nan comes bursting over, hysterical because the book Anne loaned her had been stolen. Of coarse, the narrator new this would happen, just not when and where. It is a known fact that the book , The Obedience of a Cristian Man, was stolen, or somehow obtained by Cardinal Wolsey, while it was in Nan's possession. Anne boldly takes the matter strait to the king, and she convinces him to read it. This one tiny indecent will set in motion, a whole world of change for the kingdom.
Chapter 20 begins with Anne strolling with her father while she describes the details of her conversation with the king in regards to the matter involving the banned Tyndale book. The king's reaction to the book is very important to the Boleyn family, because they are hoping to sway the king in a new direction in religion, away from Catholicism. Soon after this, Anne and her family are moved to new quarters, on account of a breakout of measles.
The very next month, Anne catches a chill and gets sick. It takes her much longer to get well than it would in modern day times. Almost as soon as she is well and strong enough to be herself again, a widespread epidemic of the sweating sickness breaks out. Anne learns of this after a day of riding, and also that the king has already left her behind to retreat to Waltham Abbey. Twentieth century Anne knew he was going to do this, yet she still gets all upset about it. Anne herself comes down with the sickness as well as her brother and Bess. Poor Bess dies of it. As they are traveling back to Hever to hide out from the epidemic, and get well, Anne becomes so ill and delirious from her fever she is in and out of consciousness. Her mother tries to keep her awake, but she not successful.
Chapter 20 begins with Anne strolling with her father while she describes the details of her conversation with the king in regards to the matter involving the banned Tyndale book. The king's reaction to the book is very important to the Boleyn family, because they are hoping to sway the king in a new direction in religion, away from Catholicism. Soon after this, Anne and her family are moved to new quarters, on account of a breakout of measles.
The very next month, Anne catches a chill and gets sick. It takes her much longer to get well than it would in modern day times. Almost as soon as she is well and strong enough to be herself again, a widespread epidemic of the sweating sickness breaks out. Anne learns of this after a day of riding, and also that the king has already left her behind to retreat to Waltham Abbey. Twentieth century Anne knew he was going to do this, yet she still gets all upset about it. Anne herself comes down with the sickness as well as her brother and Bess. Poor Bess dies of it. As they are traveling back to Hever to hide out from the epidemic, and get well, Anne becomes so ill and delirious from her fever she is in and out of consciousness. Her mother tries to keep her awake, but she not successful.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
16-18
In chapter 16, Anne ventures even further into the political web at court. She gets Wolsey's attention, and has dinner with Thomas Heneage. Her dinner goes just as planned. With her new power, she requests that Heneage ask for Cardinal Wolsey's support on the delicate matter involving Sir Thomas Cheney, who wants to trade up one woman for her younger sister. Sheesh. You would think a woman who is supposed to be courageous and independent would find something wrong with this, but she and her family only seem to have their own interests in mind. Either way, she plants the seed, and we will have to wait and see if it grows.
Ch 17. She is worried because Henry has not sent for her yet, which not his normal behavior. Also, there is a ruckus outside and her anxiety worsens. As it turns out, Henry was planning a surprise for her, by planning an awesome picnic. During the picnic, which is more like a festival/parade, she and her ladies perform a risque dance that I consider to be dangerous. Henry is consumed with desire, but I bet the rest of the court that saw it just thought all the rumors about her reputation were true. Then the King tells her he loves her!
Ch 18 Anne is brooding in her room because the king must go to a joust, with his queen by his side. She is wallowing in her own misery when Nan come to check on her and finds Anne's copy of Tyndale's The Obedience of a Christian Man. Instead of being worried about being caught with a banned text, she actually suggest Nan read it with enthusiasm. This is an important piece of history because later, it will be stolen from Nan, by Wolsey!!!!!
Ch 17. She is worried because Henry has not sent for her yet, which not his normal behavior. Also, there is a ruckus outside and her anxiety worsens. As it turns out, Henry was planning a surprise for her, by planning an awesome picnic. During the picnic, which is more like a festival/parade, she and her ladies perform a risque dance that I consider to be dangerous. Henry is consumed with desire, but I bet the rest of the court that saw it just thought all the rumors about her reputation were true. Then the King tells her he loves her!
Ch 18 Anne is brooding in her room because the king must go to a joust, with his queen by his side. She is wallowing in her own misery when Nan come to check on her and finds Anne's copy of Tyndale's The Obedience of a Christian Man. Instead of being worried about being caught with a banned text, she actually suggest Nan read it with enthusiasm. This is an important piece of history because later, it will be stolen from Nan, by Wolsey!!!!!
13-15
Chapter 13 begins with preparations for Christmas. Anne doesn't see the point in making a big deal for Christmas, when it is just her and her mother there. I think in part, she just wants to hide away in her own thoughts. Then Margery shows up and proves her mother's point that a lady should always have her household prepared for visitors. Anne's mood improves significantly when Margery visits. She needed someone she could speak her mind with. We also learned of the jealous temper tantrum the King has over the locket incident. It shows how much faith he really has in her.
Chapter 14 Starts when she is out riding Starlight, her Christmas gift from the King. Of course while she is out riding, she has visitors. The visitors are Stephen Gardiner and Edward Foxe. They are there to relay a message from the King, and to inform her of their quest to speak with the Pope. We also learn that Dr. Foxe, and an increasing number of the members of court, have been persuaded by the new faith.
Chapter 15 After 4 months away, they make their way to Windsor Castle. She is there as a guest of the King, which boosts the Boleyn family status. She receives her own apartments, and as promised, her own ladies to wait on her. It is just a bonus that he chose her dearest friends.She gets to dress extravagantly and attends a party in her honor. Her leaving for 4 months was hardly worthwhile, since she is boosted to the top of the court when she returns. During the party she and her father devise a plan to use Wolsey to help Thomas Cheney with at delicate matter, in order to gain Cheney's alliance in their quest to make Anne a Queen. They set up a dinner with Thomas Heneage, one of Wolsey's men, to set things in motion.
Chapter 14 Starts when she is out riding Starlight, her Christmas gift from the King. Of course while she is out riding, she has visitors. The visitors are Stephen Gardiner and Edward Foxe. They are there to relay a message from the King, and to inform her of their quest to speak with the Pope. We also learn that Dr. Foxe, and an increasing number of the members of court, have been persuaded by the new faith.
Chapter 15 After 4 months away, they make their way to Windsor Castle. She is there as a guest of the King, which boosts the Boleyn family status. She receives her own apartments, and as promised, her own ladies to wait on her. It is just a bonus that he chose her dearest friends.She gets to dress extravagantly and attends a party in her honor. Her leaving for 4 months was hardly worthwhile, since she is boosted to the top of the court when she returns. During the party she and her father devise a plan to use Wolsey to help Thomas Cheney with at delicate matter, in order to gain Cheney's alliance in their quest to make Anne a Queen. They set up a dinner with Thomas Heneage, one of Wolsey's men, to set things in motion.
Door Matt
Door Matt
You picked me up, and
threw me down.
You lifted my spirits, and
tossed them around.
You tended my wounds,
after the pain you caused me.
You blinded me with
kindness, so that is all I could see.
Stupid and naive, I
thought I caused your anger.
Over time, to myself, I
became a stranger.
One day I realized I
wasn’t my own.
Into a caged, wounded
girl, I had grown.
Trying to restore our lost
love, I had entered that cage.
It did not protect me from
your unprovoked rage.
On the day I stood up, a
woman of my own,
none of your force could
not push me back down.
I left many things behind
on that day,
but my independence, self
worth, and womanhood, I still have today.
I still have nightmares of
you five years later,
but I am awakened by a man
nine million times greater.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Feeling Beaulieu
These next four chapters are a roller coaster of emotions. Between her spitting anger, and lusty encounters with the King, Anne has a new emotion on just about every page.
Chapter nine starts out with her learning that her father and his allies want her to use her influence on the King to bring down Wolsey. Being the smart lady she is, she recognizes that she needs Wolsey for the time being to help the King get his annulment. She coolly appeases them by pledging her alliance to them, and asking them to trust her to find the right time to take him down. Later, her maidenhead has a close call with the King. Luckily she comes to her senses.
After leaving Beaulieu, everyone heads off to Richmond, which, Anne describes, is "like something out of a fairy story..." Since she described it like this, I have been imagining Cinderella's castle. That is just how my mind works. Of course I had to look it up, and found out that the only thing that remains of Richmond Palace is the gate house. It looks like a whole to me it is HUGE.
Just imagine how big the whole Palace must have been.
In chapter 11, she gets to meet the famous Wolsey. They proceed to sum each other up, and slice each other up, with words that is. Then she runs and tattles on him to the King. He has a minimal reaction, because he too, knows just how much they need Wolsey. He is however, pretty mad at Wolsey for failing to get the support of King Francis.
To get back into the King's favor, Wolsey organizes a grand masque, during which the King is forced to stand by his queen, which infuriates Anne. She sneaks away to escape having to see it, but not before she has a risque little dance with the King in front of the Queen. She rides off with her brother to let off a little steam. Once she gets back, the king informs her she no longer has to wait on the queen.
Chapter 12 She and Henry discuss their relationship and the damaging gossip it has inspired. Anne suggests they separate for the Christmas holidays in hopes the gossip will die down. The King agrees. So off she goes back to Hever Castle with her mother for a nice quiet Holiday.
Posted April 2, 2014
Chapter nine starts out with her learning that her father and his allies want her to use her influence on the King to bring down Wolsey. Being the smart lady she is, she recognizes that she needs Wolsey for the time being to help the King get his annulment. She coolly appeases them by pledging her alliance to them, and asking them to trust her to find the right time to take him down. Later, her maidenhead has a close call with the King. Luckily she comes to her senses.
After leaving Beaulieu, everyone heads off to Richmond, which, Anne describes, is "like something out of a fairy story..." Since she described it like this, I have been imagining Cinderella's castle. That is just how my mind works. Of course I had to look it up, and found out that the only thing that remains of Richmond Palace is the gate house. It looks like a whole to me it is HUGE.

In chapter 11, she gets to meet the famous Wolsey. They proceed to sum each other up, and slice each other up, with words that is. Then she runs and tattles on him to the King. He has a minimal reaction, because he too, knows just how much they need Wolsey. He is however, pretty mad at Wolsey for failing to get the support of King Francis.
To get back into the King's favor, Wolsey organizes a grand masque, during which the King is forced to stand by his queen, which infuriates Anne. She sneaks away to escape having to see it, but not before she has a risque little dance with the King in front of the Queen. She rides off with her brother to let off a little steam. Once she gets back, the king informs her she no longer has to wait on the queen.
Chapter 12 She and Henry discuss their relationship and the damaging gossip it has inspired. Anne suggests they separate for the Christmas holidays in hopes the gossip will die down. The King agrees. So off she goes back to Hever Castle with her mother for a nice quiet Holiday.
Posted April 2, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Walking on eggshells
In chapter five, Anne is basically procrastinating returning to court. I do not blame her. She wants to absorb as much of Anne's home life as she can before she "enters the lion's den," as she tells Thomas. Speaking of Thomas, I wondered why Anne did not speak with him privately or through her father to retrieve her locket? I understand the need to not make a fuss in front of the others, but sheesh that was HER locket. It was valuable and should not have been kept.
When she gets the news from her brother that the Queen has been talking trash about her, and her maidenhead, she reacts the same way I think every woman would in her situation, regardless of the century. She set out to face the slanderous lady. It is kind of bittersweet because she receives this news along with a very romantic love letter. Either way she sets off to court. It would have been cool if she etched her name in a rock or stone before she left, just to see if is still there in the 21st century.
While reading about her long journey I felt her pain. We think long car rides are bad? I was so happy when she finally got there, although I did enjoy her observations on the past and present views of the landscape and cities. As soon as she does arrive the drama immediately begins. I understood fully when she described being overwhelmed. I hate it when I get home from work or something and everyone pounces on me when I get home. I need this, I need that! The second she arrives she is briefed by her dad, told she has to assist the dreaded Queen, informed of her expectancy to have dinner with the King, and given awesome presents. Talk about a rollercoaster!
The drama that unfolds once she meets the queen, reminds me of high school drama. I can not say that I would be any more mature that them in that situation though. Also I had wondered why the King and Queen had had so few children over the span of twenty years, so appreciated being informed of how she got her figure. I answered that question. I'll be honest I cheated a bit and read a few random pages later in the book. I always do this when I am enjoying a book, and I do not know why. It just makes my curiosity worse. I can't wait to continue reading, but I am trying to go with the pace the class is at. I'll live. :)
When she gets the news from her brother that the Queen has been talking trash about her, and her maidenhead, she reacts the same way I think every woman would in her situation, regardless of the century. She set out to face the slanderous lady. It is kind of bittersweet because she receives this news along with a very romantic love letter. Either way she sets off to court. It would have been cool if she etched her name in a rock or stone before she left, just to see if is still there in the 21st century.
While reading about her long journey I felt her pain. We think long car rides are bad? I was so happy when she finally got there, although I did enjoy her observations on the past and present views of the landscape and cities. As soon as she does arrive the drama immediately begins. I understood fully when she described being overwhelmed. I hate it when I get home from work or something and everyone pounces on me when I get home. I need this, I need that! The second she arrives she is briefed by her dad, told she has to assist the dreaded Queen, informed of her expectancy to have dinner with the King, and given awesome presents. Talk about a rollercoaster!
The drama that unfolds once she meets the queen, reminds me of high school drama. I can not say that I would be any more mature that them in that situation though. Also I had wondered why the King and Queen had had so few children over the span of twenty years, so appreciated being informed of how she got her figure. I answered that question. I'll be honest I cheated a bit and read a few random pages later in the book. I always do this when I am enjoying a book, and I do not know why. It just makes my curiosity worse. I can't wait to continue reading, but I am trying to go with the pace the class is at. I'll live. :)
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
The Time Will Come
To begin, I felt indifferent when I was told I was to read a book for this class. I imagined we would read a boring novel that would challenge our English knowledge. I was a bit excited once Ms. Hanson told us a bit about the book. I am the kind of person that if a book doesn't reach out and grab me in the beginning, I will have a hard time finishing it. I have been grabbed. I knew there would be time travel involved, but I had not expected it to be so soon into the book, but it is part of what grabbed me. I would have liked to get a bit more information on Anne's character before the time change, but the author seems to be filling me in as I go. While reading the part where she is filing in behind other spectators at the castle, I imagined myself in Castle Gwynn at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival.
Once she has morphed back in time, she very calmly just goes with it. If it were me, I would be freaking out and going crazy. Then she is greeted by her sister all excited like. I would have been so overwhelmed by this. I suppose it is because she is a calm, collected kind of person, like Anne Boleyn.
The scene in which she meets the king in the garden is one of those scenes where, if it were a movie, I would be screaming at the screen "DON'T DO IT!!!!." Even her character thinks this, but Anne Boleyn had to step in. I think she is there to experience the life of Anne Boleyn, not change her history. Either way, it keeps me interested. I know what will ultimately happen, but I still can't wait to read about it.
During the hunt I couldn't help but feel bad for modern Anne. People back then were desensitized to the killing of animals, hygiene, and bad smells. She must have been a little queasy, not to mention hot and smelly. I thought it was kind of funny that the first thing she wanted to do was take a bath. It is the first thing I would have wanted to do. It's a good thing too, because the King gets fresh later.
Once she has morphed back in time, she very calmly just goes with it. If it were me, I would be freaking out and going crazy. Then she is greeted by her sister all excited like. I would have been so overwhelmed by this. I suppose it is because she is a calm, collected kind of person, like Anne Boleyn.
The scene in which she meets the king in the garden is one of those scenes where, if it were a movie, I would be screaming at the screen "DON'T DO IT!!!!." Even her character thinks this, but Anne Boleyn had to step in. I think she is there to experience the life of Anne Boleyn, not change her history. Either way, it keeps me interested. I know what will ultimately happen, but I still can't wait to read about it.
During the hunt I couldn't help but feel bad for modern Anne. People back then were desensitized to the killing of animals, hygiene, and bad smells. She must have been a little queasy, not to mention hot and smelly. I thought it was kind of funny that the first thing she wanted to do was take a bath. It is the first thing I would have wanted to do. It's a good thing too, because the King gets fresh later.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Protectors of the Sea

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Thursday, February 27, 2014
My Cold Day
I love tattoos! I do not have any, but that is not to say that I would never get
one. I tend to be very indecisive on just about everything. I'll change my mind
20 times before I make a decision about something, and then later wish I had
made a different choice. There is no going back when you get a tattoo. That is
the part that scares me. When I do get a tattoo someday, it will be something
that holds a lot of meaning to me. Perhaps a piece to memorialize a loved one,
or something to remind myself of a happy time or event. Choosing is the hardest
part.
Choosing what to write my essay about was very difficult as well. Naturally I am not happy with my choice, but I kind of have to go with it because I am out of time. After my adventure for the day with my dog Reba into the freezing, windy air, I finally found a boring, but suitable historic plaque. I took a ridiculous picture of myself while holding the leash attached to my overly excited dog, while the wind was blowing relentlessly. I'm sure you will all get to see this silly picture, and learn more in my essay about how I began my research. I plan to include my thoughts and feelings about today's adventures in my essay, because frankly the plaque I found was not interesting in any way. Chapter 2 talks about how to engage the audience to keep them entertained. Hopefully I will at least entertain you with my essay.
POSTED FEB 5, 2014
Choosing what to write my essay about was very difficult as well. Naturally I am not happy with my choice, but I kind of have to go with it because I am out of time. After my adventure for the day with my dog Reba into the freezing, windy air, I finally found a boring, but suitable historic plaque. I took a ridiculous picture of myself while holding the leash attached to my overly excited dog, while the wind was blowing relentlessly. I'm sure you will all get to see this silly picture, and learn more in my essay about how I began my research. I plan to include my thoughts and feelings about today's adventures in my essay, because frankly the plaque I found was not interesting in any way. Chapter 2 talks about how to engage the audience to keep them entertained. Hopefully I will at least entertain you with my essay.
POSTED FEB 5, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
How I Communicate
On a daily basis we all communicate in many different ways. Anything from a text message, to an email or expense report. These are just a few ways I communicate through writing. My work requires me to be able to communicate with others around me in a professional manner. I must write, and respond to emails indicating the sales and profitability of my location on a weekly basis. When redirecting bad behavior and praising good behavior in my employees, I must be able to document these encounters in a professional way. I often give important information on our services and pricing to our customers.
Writing is most definitely a part of my day to day life. Without the skills I have, and will learn, I would not be understood quite as clearly. The level of respect I receive from others in the workplace would not be as high. The information in my reports would not be valued. On a personal level, I would be embarrassed to have others witness poor writing and grammar with my name on it. Even in a silly text message or social media post.
Writing is most definitely a part of my day to day life. Without the skills I have, and will learn, I would not be understood quite as clearly. The level of respect I receive from others in the workplace would not be as high. The information in my reports would not be valued. On a personal level, I would be embarrassed to have others witness poor writing and grammar with my name on it. Even in a silly text message or social media post.
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