Blogging

When first assigned to keep up a blog for my English class, I really wasn't looking forward to it. I hated writing and I just thought it would take up too much time and I wouldn't have much to say. I was thinking I would just do what was required and leave it at that. I was wrong.

I actually like the blog. I haven't had a hard time writing about any topic. Basically I just figured I will write what ever comes to mind but try and keep a structure. I have noticed that I am starting to like a writing a little bit more. Having the option to have free writes almost half the time, makes it a lot more of a personal assignment than a homework assignment. I think my writing has improved. I know that when writing the Literacy Inquiry I felt like I was able to write more fluently than I used to. The blog has also indirectly taught me to not worry so much about grammar because even in the writing process that is the last thing that is revised. It's more important to have a clear idea and a point. Another reason I like the blogging is that it is all my opinion and I can't be wrong. Even though there is a word requirement it doesn't bother me. I find it pretty easy to write at least 250 words because I just say what is on my mind.

So in general, I was surprised how much I like the blog. It doesn't feel like a typical English class homework assignment because even in the assigned topics, it's your opinion and you're just sharing it.