I want to quit

September 10, 2014

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.