Letter to Prof. Gonzalez and Forbidden Love

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Claudia Kahwati

Carlos Gonzalez

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24 April 2020

Dear Mr. Gonzalez:

During the semester, it was very comfortable to use writing as a practice and as a new experience rather than just trying to pass a class. Practicing as an assignment was a tremendous impact in my writing since my first language is Spanish. This made the process of learning more interesting, but I believe yoga gives the magic touch to this class. You as a professor made the class became a safe place for students. I am a person who is stressed most of the time about everything in my life. It is amazing how the energy changed every time I was in class practicing yoga with my classmates.

Moreover, the class felt like my comfort zone because I was able to relaxed. Even though I have been having rough days at my job or in my personal life, the class helped me improve my skills. I understood how important it is to notice and wonder in life. Learning English was one of my dreams, and I can finally say that I am thankful Prof. Gonzalez was part of it. I wanted to say thank you for being patience with my classmates and I. I really appreciate your help during the semester. I released my tension through my writing because it made me feel better every time. Since I started this class, I started a journal. Therefore, starting a journal was one of the most interesting things I have done this semester because I could communicate my thoughts to the world but actually to myself. Hopefully, all those students who are going to take your class, they feel the same connection I felt. This was an opportunity to express feelings, yet I fully enjoyed my practices every week during the class. I really loved this semester, and it is an unforgettable one.

Unexpectedly, I never thought a pandemic will spread all over the world, and the transition was shocking for most people. It was difficult to adapt to online classes, but I took advantage out of the current situation. I had the opportunity to spend more time with my family, and I had more time to study for my classes. Before the pandemic started, I never thought I would have cardiovascular problems. I have always been healthy since I am allergic to many things. Since we are in quarantine, I had appointments through video calls with my cardiologist to check my progress. It has been the weirdest semester I have ever had, but I have enjoyed every moment.

It has been such a long time since I have felt so passionate about my classes. I was looking for a clue to inspire myself and to become a better writer. I have a full-time job, and I am a full-time student. Additionally, I am a volunteer at Baptist Health Hospital, and I have my own radio show with my mom. To be honest, I consider getting an A in this class is a prove to myself because I have achieved my goal for the class and for the semester. It was not easy to get good grades while I was doing many things at the same time. However, I did my best, and I opened myself to new things in my life. I worked hard to developed myself and learned new skills. This class, specially Prof. Gonzalez made a big impact on my writing. I do not remember enjoying so much a class as I did with your class. Thank you for everything, and I hope you spread to others love as you did in this semester full of difficult times.

Best Regards,

Claudia Kahwati.