This past semester I really enjoyed writing our second essay where we focused on a talent, quality or skill we have gained. I decided to write about how through the years I have acquired the skill of being patient. I jotted some pretty personal experiences on my paper, and even though it felt foreign at times, I enjoyed writing out my emotions. The essay focused on how my father has had a rough time finding a steady job, and how it has actually forced me to become a patient person. I told of a couple stories that created this skill, each personal, and concluded with how everything now affects me today. I actually wrote my conclusion first, it came easy and I was pleased with how the words flowed. I think this was the best part of my essay because it was honest and meaningful. It showed a lot of who I am, and how I handle things and think.
"But time is evil. There are nights when I lay in bed and my insides twist and tense up and I'm in pain and I have to remind myself, patience is a virtue. But I then listen to my clock tick by and I can't help but think we're out of time. The amount of patience that has been tested in out family is annoyingly amazing. Yet I know, these patiences will be carried for the rest of my life, because of events like these. I am frightened to enter the real world. I have to take a deep breath, charge forward and let time be my chariot as I ride into the future of unknown. All while being patient."
Part Two: My Own Design
About a year or so ago I read a very interesting, informational and humorous book titled, "How Fish Fart - And Other Useless or Gross Information About The World" by Francesca Gould. It is a novel consisting of hundreds of facts about the history of the world, different cultural ways and weird creatures and food.Some of the 'what-the-heck' topics are; "What Is Urine Therapy Massage" or "Who Was The Woman Who Died Three Times?" and "What Is Maggot Cheese?" I also love how Gould does not just state why the fact is a fact. He goes in depth and describes when, where, why and how this fun fact happens or occurred. Gould keeps the novel a fast read though, and jumps from topic to topic, never dragging on, all while being informative. You will react to each topic in a different manner and get a good laugh and/or spine tingle out of a lot of them.
I believe an easy-read novel is important every now and then. Why not brush up on your random knowledge of things most people do not know about. This novel can/could even help your memory, since there is so much information to absorb. It is always a great way to discover some interesting conversation starters.
I never heard of this book before but it seems really interesting and is now on my reading list. The tittle grabs my attention right away so I know I'll have an interest in it. In my opinion, the reason to read is to learn something new..so it sounds like a perfect book to read! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI liked your essay writing. I think that is a skill we all need to learn because the real world really isn't as good as it seems. Interesting book choice too. I may have to read it quite possibly down the road since there are things out there in the world that we just may find interesting to know.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed part one of your exploration. I thought that your writing was very well written and that it was very descriptive and helped the reader understand. I love that you said "I am frightened to enter the real world." I feel as though a lot of us are scared to actually be adults and have the full on responsibility.
ReplyDeleteI usually dont like reading, but that book you shared actually looks interesting and I think i might read it. Ive always loved having random knowledge and just shooting facts out and seeing peoples faces. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI love learning about different forms of trivia and usless knowaldge of fun facts so i always enjoy reading books like Why Fish Fart. it sounds like it would be interesting and i will have to check it out.
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