Reflection On My Writing

Some people look at writing as a tedious process; they are right. I, like many other students, may feel as if it is a full time job. I have to make sure that I start out correctly, recheck my work, see what I can do to make it better, and submit my final piece for evaluation. However, I feel like I may have sparked something inside: a little seed that used to be there a long time ago. In high school I enjoyed English class especially when it came time to keep a journal. I dreaded it of course, but once I did it several times it felt pleasing. I individualized one for school and then one for personal use. I developed an appreciation for writing and the enjoyment of being able to talk to myself. After graduation, I kept up with it as much
as I could, but soon discontinued my preservation of the journal. When my college days stepped off I knew I was in a bit of a bind.
I had forgotten all of the elements that went into writing: sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary that did not make me sound as if I were in the fifth grade again. Although I did not have an extensive vocabulary to begin with, I knew I was ready to salvage my lost knowledge. Embarking in the English class is where I needed to start; I did not want to take another class knowing I would have to submit papers that may or may not sound childish. Therefore, I did not hesitate to make it my first choice. I wanted a foundation I could build on. Some of the foundations I need to strengthen are my sentence structures. I am unaware that I can make them choppy and make it seem as if it is being read from a child’s book. I want to make what I write a more desirable read for not only myself, but others as well. On the other hand, I does not seem as if I am having a troublesome time as I thought I may. I am acquiring the tools I need to better myself. It would seem as if using transitions is a strength for me; I made sure I tried to use them to my advantage. They really do make the paper progress well. I am not sure if I will be doing so well on this paper, although I tend to not give myself enough credit and can be more difficult on myself than I need to be. Therefore, I will try to be more
lenient. In conclusion, I am watering the seed that has been planted so to speak. I want to make my mind the garden it used to be; flourishing with ideas and abilities. My enjoyment for writing is there; it just needs some good soil, a little bit of nourishment, and some irrigation of the mind.