Sourpatch Kids

In my experience writing has been a major outlet to my thoughts and emotions. I've learned all I know about writing from past English classes and teachers. However, I have never really enjoyed writing in school, in spite of the fact that in my free time there is little I enjoy more. For that reason writing is like a sourpatch kid candy to me. The only way you can get to the sweet chewiness inside is to suffer through the intense sour coating. I have been through many unenjoyable English classes and been forced to write about topics I don't like or agree with. But now, I can use my skills to enjoy writing for the purpose of communication. This is the sweetest and most rewarding part to me: when personal writing can be about communication, thought processes, and understanding. But what I've learned is that while the "sour" part of writing might be a pain to get through, it is still essential to being able to effectively communicate with others. Then, after the whole experience of learning new necessary skills and growing, I can write something of my own knowing that the hard work and dedication has paid off and effective communication can be achieved, for my benefit and the benefit of others.