thirteen- literature classes

I have four classes on Monday and Wednesday. Of those classes, I only have two professors, so I see both of them twice a day. I think my favorite professor is Nacho. He is so passionate about teaching and literature. He really wants us to learn from the class, not just for the grade. I love that he also wants to get to know us.

 An amazing thing has happened a few times in this class: I saw God's glory in literature! It happened yesterday. We were reading an anonymous poem from the sixteenth century. As we came towards the end of the poem, it described a sailer who sang a song that calmed the sea. A prince who was on the boat with him asked him about the song. The sailer replied to him, "I only tell my song to those who come with me". We discussed the poem in detail and dug deep into the meaning. It occurred to me that it's kind of like how when we hear the song of salvation, we want more of it, so we ask God how to follow him. He tells us that we will have to drop everything and follow him. We have to leave our selfish desires to find eternal peace. As all the gears were turning in my head, thinking about this connection, I thought, "Wow, God, you've done it again. You amazed me in our readings." 

 One of my friends asked Nacho what he likes most in life. It was a strange question at the moment, but his answer was super cool. He said that he likes the environment in the classroom. He likes it when we are all learning and understanding new concepts. Then, he showed us some poems he has written, saying that he likes to write poetry too. After that, he showed us a book that he translates from English to Spanish for an author. His name was printed in the book! He said it took about a year for him to finish, but he loves to translate. It's like and art to translate from English to Spanish, finding words that fit well for the context. 

 I love that he makes class so much more than writing essays and taking tests, but about applying what we learn to our personal experience and finding beauty in the literature. I am so thankful for these classes and my professor, Nacho!

 Kthnxbai!