I am really into this project. At first I was torn - the part of me that enjoyed getting my English degree was all excited about this, but the part of me who then tried to get a job with that English degree found the prospect of increased hirability after graduation thanks to a service learning project to put on my resume very appealing. Then the bleary-eyed single mom part of me, who thinks that what boils down to a third day of practicum in a week is just a little too much for this semester, weighed in, and I decided the project was for me.

I wish I hadn't read the thing about Halloween for a topic though, because man, I do love Halloween. And I'm in a particularly interesting place - I have a 4 year old, so you'd think I could go whole hog and really decorate and get into the spirit. Unfortunately, my son is terrified of all things Halloweeny. I put a little ceramic pumpkin up on a shelf in my room so I can have a little Halloween without bothering him, but devoting an entire project to it would be so great - well.

I would probably be equally interested in doing something dealing with stars, since I am also a big fan of those-the role of stars in literature or the evolution of astronomy or...

Mostly I'm just excited to write. I used to write all the time and I feel like I never do anymore.