Introduction

I'm Lucas Gerard and this is my blog.  I just decided that I'm going to be very blunt when I write this blog.  I won't sugarcoat anything and I won't be afraid to express my true thoughts.  This is my page, and I wasn't born in the Midwest, so you won't find any of that submissive, apologetic attitude here.  For example- I actually enjoy writing sometimes, but I never considered writing a blog because I always thought they were for lonely people who needed a place to rant.  Well, here goes nothing.

So, answering the question; why did you choose to study Latin American Civilization, I have to admit, I chose the class because there wasn't much else open.  I was very late in deciding to come to Grand Valley because I was waiting to hear back from another school.  Professor Serrata and Professor Stark, I'm sorry, but I must say this class was not my first choice.  I'm going into business, I'm not taking any Spanish and I don't really enjoy history.  

Having said all that, I do have something positive to say, I promise.  I actually think this is a great class, despite my apparent lack of enthusiasm.  I don't like listening to history lectures but I understand the value of history.  I'm not taking Spanish in college right now, but I took four years of Spanish in high school and have a desire to study abroad in a Spanish speaking country.  I have learned a ton already.  Finally, I think this class offers a lot of skills that can be used in a multitude of different settings.

Sorry for ranting, everyone.  You stay classy, Honors 280.