I mentioned on my first post that I wasn’t sure what use the regular joe (or Jose, in my case) had for a blog. The more I think about it, the more I can see the endless possibilities a blog can have for me.
I am fascinated by writing and literature. I have for as long as I can remember, just to different extents. In the fifth grade, I was well-known in my school for my one-page comic book stories. Granted, they were blatant rip-offs of whatever was on TV at the time, but I made a name for myself in those days by writing and illustrating stories. At Lamar High School, I was taking Creative Writing and Shakespeare classes. At Trinity Baptist Academy, my one-act play was such a hit in my English class that we had plans to perform it, which ultimately fell through.
For years I have been trying to perfect my writing abilities. Having to learn English in my junior high years definitely set me back, but now I pride myself in my good handle of grammar. I’m such a stickler for good grammar. Perhaps it was my great desire to write stories that pushed me to learns all the ins and outs: vocabulary, diction, syntax, the endless exceptions to the rules, the nonsensical idiomatic expressions, the slang and colloquialisms…
The writer in me has this inner desire to convey a story and captivate people’s attention, to help them fully perceive in their minds what I have conceived in mine. Every writer needs an outlet, a means to sharpen his skills and stay at the top of his game. And that, friends, it’s where a blog comes in. I’m going to love this. Hopefully, you’ll stick around for the ride.
~My Two Cents.
