LachrimaeAtropine Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 My name is Elizabeth and I'm 24 years old. I live inKentucky (Louisville, to be precise). I have a BA in psychology and did twominors in English with a concentration in literature and Medieval Studies. Istudied French for 5 years and have experience with Japanese, German, andLatin. One of my dreams is to translate Medieval Latin and French manuscripts.The other is to eventually become an archaeologist.Currently, I work with toddlers as a teacher in a daycare. It's not exactly mydream job, or the best use of my degree, but it works for now. I am going backto school in August to work towards a degree in education so that I can becomea third grade teacher. I also plan on doing another major in eithermicrobiology or anthropology. I do enjoy some aspects of my job such as beingable to teach my children and the joy that I receive when they finally catch onto what I've taught them. I also enjoy the smiles, hugs, and kisses that I getfrom my kids when I come to work in the mornings.I am an avid reader and have been since I was a child. I generally readanything except westerns, romance, and inspirational/Christian books. I quiteenjoy horror, fantasy, historical fiction, and mysteries. I have also gotteninto the Quirk classics recently. Right now, I am reading Android Karenina.Classic literature is another favorite of mine with Edgar Allan Poe, JaneAusten, the Bronte sisters, HP Lovecraft, Victor Hugo, and Gaston LeRoux beingamong my favorites.I look forward to making new friends and taking part in book discussions.-Elizabeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome here ! It's nice to meet a teacher, it's not a profession I could do due to my disability and what not but I think it's a nice thing to hear about from other people (does that make sense?), I like to hear about people's experiences with children. THird grade, what age will those children be? (I'm from the Netherlands, we have a different school system) You read a lot of genres . I also don't like westerns or inspirational / Christian books. Nice to hear about some of your favourite classic authors, many of those you mentioned I have a book of on the shelf but not read yet. For some reason I find the classics a bit daunting but I'd love to read more of them so I'll get around to them eventually. I mean, many people who are younger than me (I'm 27) have read them and understood them so I think it should be okay (hopefully). Feel free to post your reading progress in the Your Book Activity thread and to make a reading log in the Reading Lists / Blogs section if you want to. I'd love to read what you think of the books you read or to talk more about books. (I do love to talk about books..) I love the fantasy genre for example (among several other genres), so I'd love to hear some of your recommendations / thoughts (we have a topic about it in the Horror / Supernatural / Fantasy / Sci-Fi section, come to think of it I don't believe I've posted much it in but not sure..). I wish you a lot of fun here and with reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome to the forum Elizabeth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome from Ohio , Elizabeth . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome! Hope you find the forum useful, you'll certainly find it friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satisfied_Mind Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hello Elizabeth, hope you enjoy it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Welcome to the forum. I believe you will enjoy it here. Have you read any John Steinbeck? Any Edward Rutherfurd? Surely you are a fan of Stephen King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hi Elizabeth and welcome to the forum! Microbiology and anthropology both sound very interesting! You like a wide variety of genres, so no doubt you will soon be adding loads to your wishlist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hi Elizabeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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