In-Class Discussion
September 4, 2012
Self-efficacy
I like to read some times depending on what the books are about and if they interest me at all. But when it comes to writing I have no clue where to begin and what to write about and even if it sounds good or if it is even right. I find it weird when my grandma loved to read and she read all the time. I never saw her in her rocking chair without a book in her hands with her glasses on the tip of her nose and her nose stuck in the book. There were days that all she did was read and that’s it. She had tons and tons of books that she kept in boxes that she already read many years before. But then there is also my Aunt whom is a Librarian who also loves books and loves to read and write all the time. Who would have thought that I am not interested in neither reading nor writing, it seems to be in the family. My mom and dad never read or wrote much so maybe that’s the reason why I am into it but then again my little sister reads vampire book nonstop with confuses me because she hates school and hates reading the schools books for homework but she’s loves the dark and mysterious book that has a suspense to it and leaves her hanging. When it comes to reading and writing I just get scared and insecure because I feel like when people read my writing they think I am either dumb or slower I guess. But I think of myself being pretty smart but I just cannot get what I’m thinking onto paper and make it understandable for everyone else to read.
I understand what you mean. A lot of people, including myself have that problem. The insecurity as well as the difficult time with putting words from the head to words. It is just a practice thing I think because the more I have been writing over the years the better I can describe what I am thinking. I really like that being able to say that now, seeing as having someone understand something they can not truly go through the same as you. So just keeping at it and we can both get better. Insecurities all all around us. We are imperfect; one of these imperfections is being able to see the better others can do, we don't look for our own talents in writing or whatever it may be. I truly like this blog you posted. I got on being afraid that I was not going to relate to anyone. Also just saying I feel like I should be putting smiley faces so "Happy face". I have yet to meet you, but from this writing i don't find you slow or dumb. You seem like a highly intelligent person to me. So don't think anything but that. Confidence can help a lot of things including writing. Just don't mix it with pride or anything. There is a thing as to sure. I hope to see more posts from you and enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteHi, Erika!!! I agree with everything you said about not liking to read or write. I'm the same exact way. When I find something that I really like, then maybe I will sit down occasionally and read it, but that rarely happens. I like how you talked about your grandma, I can picture her sitting in her chair with her glasses down her nose. :) My grandma was the same exact way! She always liked to read the old western books and romance novels. She always said that it kept her mind off the stress in her life, and it took away some of the loneliness she felt after my grandpa passed away. It's sad to think about, but I guess it is a part of life. Neither of my parents ever read when I was young, either. My mom claims that she read a ton of romance novels before she had children, but I have yet to ever see her sit down and read a book. My dad just likes to read horse magazines and some things on the internet. I hated to read during school, especially when I was forced to. My sister read books all the time, but I never followed in her footsteps. My best friend/ roomie loves to read as well, and I just don't understand it. They both say I just have to find the right book to start me off, and I actually agree with them. Through school I had to read all these books that I had no interest in, but I have finally been able to read some for fun, and I kind of enjoy it. Never thought I would say it, but it is true.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma read Jon stop it was crazy when we were doing through her things after she passed away we found books everywhere. To this day there are still boxes of her books that we have that I have never seen her read once sense I can remember. Every now and then I find a book that seems intertesting but then I get bored with the book and put it down. Sometimes I look on my moms kindle for books with the reviews and you can see what the story is about. But reading isniust not my kind of thing. Hut don't get me started on speeches and reading papers or saying anything out loud scares me to death but I need to get over my fears some day
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