Entry #2: Myself as a Writer

Every single day of my life I write. Whether it’s taking notes at school, writing poetry, taking a message at work, texting a friend, or writing a list of groceries, a pen is constantly in my hand. Each form of writing is different, therefore you get a different sense of me for each type. For notes in school, I jot down the important things. I also tend to abbreviate and write very sloppy. When I’m writing an essay or paragraph for class, my writing is very formal. I spell everything out perfectly and make sure to explain myself thoroughly. When I write poetry I am able to express myself the best. Poetry is the most creative form of writing that I can compose. My vocabulary tends to be very expansive and graphic. When writing poetry or songs for me, I can be myself the most. Therefore, I use my every day language, which may not always be appropriate. I also use a lot of metaphors. Poetry is beautiful and I have my best writing experiences during those sessions of creativity. When taking messages at work, my writing is simple and precise. I write down only a few words. Messages show the least amount of skill that I have as a writer. When texting friends and family, that’s where my writing is at its worst. I spell things wrong, I use computer jargon, and I rarely use correct punctuation and grammar. The vast differences in all of these forms of writing show my range of skills as a writer, both good and bad.