You deserve it Ms. Britenburg.

I know that I have no business arguing for class to be cancelled, but I believe that the amount of work and hours that this class has put in is argument enough. College students work hard every day. Not in just English, but in Mathematics, Geography, Science, etc. They are working on not only your piles of work, but the piles of work assigned by other professors. High school work was nothing compared to what college students have to deal with and I think I can speak for all of us when I say that in the beginning, college was a little overwhelming. Since the beginning of this 2012 school year at Clemson University, these students have been working twice maybe even three times harder (depends on what school they went to) then they did in high school and haven't been able to enjoy a long period of free time. I know that college students have to deal with this load of work and the many hours spent studying and finishing up homework assignments, but I believe that everyone should have a chance to just relax and take a load off. I don't think anyone is as deserving of that as you are, Ms. Erica Britenburg. You not only work hard as our college professor and a mentor that we look to for help, but you also do your own research and work on the side. This amount of responsibility must be difficult to get done and do well. This extra day from class being cancelled would be a perfect time for you to do some extra work that has been nagging at you or maybe even enjoy some quiet time that you haven't experienced lately. I know that you love and look forward to teaching us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but I know that even the most hardworking, dedicated teachers need a break from their younger students. You, Ms. Britenburg, are a special case. We, the Sour Patch Kids, have kept you stressed and irritated to the point where you probably want to pull your hair out and I know that you could use a break from our sour, but sweet attitudes. In conclusion, Ms. Erica Britenburg, go spend some extra time with your baby brother (that won't be a baby for much longer) and celebrate the extra day of fall break that you get to enjoy. You deserve it. Seriously, thanks for all you do.