Final Reflection

Where do I begin?

I have to say, this semester has taught me much more than a regular semester ever would. For starters, our laughter class has brought me so much joy and laughter – truly. I think I may miss this class more than all the others; I know the importance of laughing even when you may not feel up to it; I know the importance of making someone else smile – either by telling a joke or a simple compliment.

We need to build each other up and although I’m certain we all know how important that is in everyday life, we realize how much of an impact it has on us all during hard times even more. I appreciate this class for allowing us to have a little fun with coronavirus – from writing limericks on the subject, to reading/watching coronavirus humor during class, to all of us being able to spend a little time with each other every week over zoom laughing at how much stress comes from being home with our families. 

I can’t help but smile when thinking back to the beginning of the semester; we all knew this class would bring a little laughter to our lives, but what we didn’t know is how much we would appreciate it at the end of the semester. I can’t speak for everyone, but I know some classes have gone on as usual, no questions asked. However, Dr. Williams made it a point to ask us each day how we were and to tell us he believed in us. That little gesture made a world of difference in approaching the remainder of the semester.

I learned how to appreciate the little things in life – like hugs, laughter, the outdoors. Although I may not remember the exact definition of the superiority theory next year, I will remember how I felt the impact of laughing as a class together. We laughed at funeral fails, wedding fails, Charlie Chaplin, our comic characters, our limericks, Dr. Williams, each other. We learned even more about how to write parodies, the different types of comedy and the difference in humor, Dave Barry, Nora Ephron, comic writers, and about reflection. I’ll miss everyone in this class, and I’ll miss laughing with everyone. This is my last class ever at TCU and I’m not sure if I want to cheer or cry. Maybe both.