The world is vast with billions of people who each have their unique view of it. I never thought of myself as a writer (after reading this, some will probably agree with that thought). As I was writing this (actually, this thought occurred to me while making my morning tea), I began to realize that I enjoy writing and concluded that I do want to be a writer. The irony of it all is that I was terrible in English (still the same thought of others who have read this). So much so that if I got a “C” in the class my parents would be satisfied with the grade, as was I. It’s not that I didn’t work at it. I just didn’t get it. For instance: How is it that the words “read and read” are both past and present tense based on the pronunciations? Secondly, why are you able to pronounce them differently when they are spelled the same?! Not to mention the word “red.” Then there’s “tear and tear” two totally different meanings, and “live and live,” two slightly different meanings. Oh, which reminds me, “two, to, and too”(not so bad, at least they are spelled differently). “Grey and gray,” can someone please decide? How about this one, “She rode down the road.,” and “I can’t decide whether or not I like the weather.” Here’s another one, “I lost my sense of taste since I ate that hot pepper.” What the f@$#! I mean it goes on and on! I know I’m not the only one who feels this way because I have had several, different discussions with several, different people on the subject and they completely agree with me. I truly feel for someone who is new to English. I was and am very good at math. I get math. Math makes sense. The English language is awesome but why in the…
I’m sorry for the ranting digression. Back to my point. I consider myself an artist first. For me, painting, drawing, and sculpting are my best forms of expression. I’ve done those things my entire life. What is an expression? It is a way to show the world who you are, how you see the world, and where you fit into it. Your expression is exclusively yours alone. The more I write, the more I feel the power of expression through it. I am beginning to fall in love with it! I have always had an underlying desire to share my uniquely personal view of the world with the world. I am happy to say that I have found an additional means to do so!