I have always communicated better through writing than I ever have through conversation. The discovery of this fact is probably what has allowed me to have such a happy marriage. We don't argue much, but when we do it often has a much better resolution when I put my thoughts and feelings into writing, rather than shooting from the hip in a verbal confrontation.
I have not done much structured writing in my life, having avoided creative writing classes when in school like the plague. Forced creativity is a raging contradiction in my point of view. And an entire class structured around that exact purpose would be torture for me, unless I decide that's what I want to do. Yes, that's immature and I'm sure it kept me from discovering wonderful things about myself, but it is what it is.
Upon enlisting in social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook I found my own way to writing down my thoughts in a creative (and often humorous) fashion, first through arguing religion and politics in groups, then I would write the occasional blog (this is where the humor really comes into play), whenever inspiration hit.
To my surprise and amusement, the people whom have subjected themselves to my disjointed ramblings have told me over and over that I should become a writer. Apparently they get a kick out of my (mostly humorous/sometimes ranting) perspective on things. But, I always tell them that while the encouragement is greatly appreciated, any publisher would hate to have me as a client. The deadlines would kill any creative spark in me.
Having said that, the sentiment has been issued so often as of late that I have decided to start a blog. Perhaps this will allow me to build up some real writing chops, and I have decided to set the goal of blogging daily, in the hopes that perhaps someday those deadlines will not seem so daunting and constrictive.
So, I will give it my best shot. Be forewarned, this goal will not be achieved overnight. I'm sure that my postings will be spotty, at best, in the beginning. Please be patient, I am a work in progress.
Thank you for reading this. Until next time.
Oops, I meant to say, "Until tomorrow".
I have not done much structured writing in my life, having avoided creative writing classes when in school like the plague. Forced creativity is a raging contradiction in my point of view. And an entire class structured around that exact purpose would be torture for me, unless I decide that's what I want to do. Yes, that's immature and I'm sure it kept me from discovering wonderful things about myself, but it is what it is.
Upon enlisting in social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook I found my own way to writing down my thoughts in a creative (and often humorous) fashion, first through arguing religion and politics in groups, then I would write the occasional blog (this is where the humor really comes into play), whenever inspiration hit.
To my surprise and amusement, the people whom have subjected themselves to my disjointed ramblings have told me over and over that I should become a writer. Apparently they get a kick out of my (mostly humorous/sometimes ranting) perspective on things. But, I always tell them that while the encouragement is greatly appreciated, any publisher would hate to have me as a client. The deadlines would kill any creative spark in me.
Having said that, the sentiment has been issued so often as of late that I have decided to start a blog. Perhaps this will allow me to build up some real writing chops, and I have decided to set the goal of blogging daily, in the hopes that perhaps someday those deadlines will not seem so daunting and constrictive.
So, I will give it my best shot. Be forewarned, this goal will not be achieved overnight. I'm sure that my postings will be spotty, at best, in the beginning. Please be patient, I am a work in progress.
Thank you for reading this. Until next time.
Oops, I meant to say, "Until tomorrow".
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