What goals will I set for myself in this class?

If I ask myself what goals I have set for in this class I guess I could simply state "An A+" would be nice.  But I guess that doesn't make for an interesting blog.  I am currently fulfilling my first goal of writing a blog which I have never done before.  Looking further into this question I look back to when I was in carpentry school.  In carpentry class as well as this class, I hope to be able to break down stories as I once had to break down the construction process.  Just like learning the framing, leveling, and finish work that creates a stable and powerful building  I want to be able to see the nuances and the subtle but totally necessary components that combine to make a story.  I hope to be able to hold my own in discussions of literature and maybe even impress myself a little with my progress.