reflection

In class, Mr. Watson brought up that all writing is a continuation. No matter how many pieces you write, it's almost like one giant novel. In terms of this course, I would agree with that hypothesis. Each piece of writing (not only the five essays, but also the notebook entries and blog posts) reveals tiny chapters in my life.

I enjoyed the "talent" essay. It was a really good introductory piece and helped me to learn about my classmates. I also thought that it was the most interesting to elbow with. The defining moment essay was more difficult. It was hard for me to write about this moment because a lot of the "defining" characteristics of this moment were feelings and somewhat indescribable.

By far, the most difficult essay was definitely the Public Interest. I think it's because the previous two essays, as well as a majority of my journal entries focused more on myself rather than on the world around me. I really enjoyed the nature essay, but found it difficult to really find someplace in nature that I really connected with. But after I found a place, everything kind of flowed from there. I really enjoyed the interview essay. I learned a lot about my subject and was really able to have fun with it.

Overall, I really enjoyed the freedom that we were allowed in all of the essays. I enjoyed the fact that there were no "thesis" papers and there was no "right way" to write any of the essays.