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Dear Mrs. Genesky,

I was never heavily involved in the appreciation of literature in the form of words. I had always loved movies and music, but reading wasn't part of it all. I guess I had always viewed literature as a dated, and burdening task with no pictures or "cool stuff". Last year's English kinda sucked, no offense Mrs. Brown, I just didn't fit the criteria for a good student in there. It made me skeptical about this year, but I saw a lot of heart, and tough love coming from the other end of the metaphorical teacher's desk that exists not in your class. I could, and can still tell that you have properly nurtured the course of IB English. But that is not why I now, subconsciously, admire the class; it is that your tweaking and weird quirks have actually worked on a bad egg like me. You have showed me the beauty in literature, and I appreciate that very much. I changed from being sloth, to sloth and a bit of a poetry/ absurd literature-lover. This year had loads of ups and downs, but I really don't think I ever had a bad day in your class. I know, its cheesy, but slightly true. The holy trinity I value most now is that of music, movies, and some Whitman on the side. My eyes were opened this year, and had I not been in your class, I think they would still be narrowed.  I know I'm not so hot at writing, but I can sure as hell love some poetry now. Please keep up the good work. From one human to another; thank you for being a proper educator and educating me on literature appreciation. Below is a token of my gratitude, the most valuable words I have ever, or will ever hear.

"I guess I could be pretty pissed off about what happened to me... but it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday." -American Beauty (1999)