Writing>Reading. Enough Said.

Dear Mr. Coon,

I love this kind of writing assignment because it allows you to express yourself in an informal yet aesthetic manner. I have always been particularly fond of writing. The reason for my passion for writing is that there is no right or wrong way to express your opinions. It gives me confidence that I can fully convey my ideas while writing, and that no one will judge it. I am a writer more than a reader. I must admit, that of all the homework I had tonight, this was the most fun part (seriously). I always look forward to writing short papers, especially when they are personal. Writing is also useful for many things: I have written to release my anger, gather my thoughts, and to express feelings of love. One of my favorite things is to write letters. This past summer, I fell in love. Even though this boy lives thousands of miles away, we are able to stay in touch by means of writing. Although people often say that speaking on the phone is more personal than writing, I beg to differ. I prefer to read long letters from him not only because I am able to store them as memories, but also because they convey more meaning.

My weaknesses are as follows: I tend to ramble on while writing. I find myself writing much too much and sometimes even things that are unnecessary. However, it can also be looked at as a strength. Luckily, I am never at a loss for words. I have rarely been in a situation where I simply can’t think of anything to say. Whether this is because I am a talkative person, or simply because I am passionate for words, I continue to run into this issue.

When I was young, I began reading at an early age and quickly developed an attachment to books. My favorites were of course those of Dr. Suess, but the books I can remember most avidly were the Ramona Quimby series by Beverly Cleary. My favorite part about these books (and books in general) was being able to leave reality for a bit. Books allow you to step into someone else’s life. As I grew older I continued to read; however, as school got more stressful, I began to focus my attention predominantly on schoolwork. I am even guilty of sometimes having put books back on shelves because they took too long to get interesting. I regret not reading as much as I would like to, but one of my goals this year is to integrate books back in my life. I have not completely given up though. I have read all of the Harry Potter books multiple times—I even went to a spectacular midnight party to buy the seventh book. Aside from that, I also like reading novels in which I am able to analyze the characters. Although some may call Pride and Prejudice “dense,” (sorry!) I enjoyed reading it. At times it was hard to understand, but I felt accomplished after having learned so many new words.

I hope this blog entry has given you an interesting perspective of me.

Sincerely,

Manasi (532)