I want to quit
After
reading lesson 4’s assignments, and all the upcoming writing projects, I feel extremely
overwhelmed. I thought to myself I want to quit, but I can’t. I need this class
not only for my degree, but, mostly for me and my own personal growth. I have lost many educational and employment
opportunities in my life because of my inadequate writing and English skills.
Many years ago, I decided not to go to college after high
school so I wouldn’t have to take an English class, what a big mistake. It wasn’t until my late 40’s that I decided
to go to college. I knew, I was going to have to take an English class and that
was okay. I felt ready and determined to overcome my fears and struggles with
writing.
I want to learn to
write with fluency, so I can put into words my feeling and thoughts. One of our
first reading assignments was “Freewritng” by Peter Elbow. This article has
given me hope, Mr. Elbow encouraged struggling writers to take time every day
to write. Write continually without stopping to correct spelling, grammar, or
punctuation errors, until after you have finished writing.
I’m convinced that with hard work, Mr. Elbow’s writing
exercise, and additional instruction, I will improve as a writer. Nevertheless,
a part of me still wants to quit. Then, I remember my sons wanting to quit
something each felt was difficult. I would encourage them to keep trying, don’t
give up. Then I realized, I won’t be able to overcome my struggles with writing
and English if I quit. With that being said, I am going to persevere and see
this class through to the end.
