I have always considered writing as a work in progress and which can be constantly improved. I have always dedicated myself to writing. As a child I loved writing stories because I could use my creativity and create any type of character I wanted. But I also had difficulty with writing. English has never been my strong point. I received A, B, C and D on the essays. I really never found my voice in writing. In high school, English teachers gave me mixed reviews on my writing. For example, in sixth grade my English teacher said that I was organized with my thoughts and that my writing process was excellent. While in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade my teachers only said negative things about my essays. Not being a strong writer made me despise writing. Then I started to believe that writing isn't important. I've come to the conclusion that writing isn't important because I'm going to major in math. I had the mindset that I'm not a writer and I never will be. But my thoughts on writing changed when I started studying English at CSUN. I was scared to start my first semester at CSUN, because I had left my Calabasas bubble and had to start over. I was afraid to study English because I didn't know if my English teachers in Calabasas had prepared me well enough. I was afraid of not succeeding in an English class in college. Luckily, English 114A opened my eyes because it made me realize that I am a writer and that I can write. English 114A allowed me to see writing as a creative process. It was great to explore different writing styles, from writing to an author or just writing an analysis on a stupid South Park episode. English 114A, slowly made me love writing again. In English 114A I......middle sheet......riter has had its ups and downs, thank you professor for making me love writing again. I was able to find my voice as a writer. I no longer despise writing an essay. Now I am passionate about writing for many reasons. I love how I can express myself and my beliefs without actually saying them. I love how writing forces me to focus everything I have on it, giving me a hobby, along with something I can do to escape real life for a moment and simply express myself. Thank you professor for making English 114/B a course we look forward to every Monday and Wednesday. English gave me the opportunity to do something else, rather than solve math problems. I can't wait to see how I can use my writing, whatever career path I decide to choose. This isn't the end of my journey to becoming a perfect writer, it's just the beginning.