Thursday was a great day for Melanie and me. One of the books my YA Literature class read this semester was Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George, who just happens to be a friend and collegemate of my professor. Luckily enough, the university sprang enough moolah to bring Miss George to SUU!
My YA Literature class combined with the Advanced Fiction class for a special presentation by Jessica. She is hilarious! It was an hour and 20 minutes of good information on the processes of writing intertwined with her witty, and slightly sarcastic and sassy, remarks. My professor gave the OK to bring Melanie along with me, and she had a fantastic time hearing from Jessica.
Later that evening she gave a book reading and signing. It was just a lot of fun. She read from her upcoming book, Princess of Glass, which is a sequel to Princess of the Midnight Ball, both of which are a retelling of certain fairy tales. Do you want to know which one? Well, I'm not going to tell you. You'll have to read the books to find out. Anyway, that evening a couple of my friends who are in YA Literature with me, Melanie, and I were just hanging around and chatting with our professors and Miss George. She was packing up to leave and gave Melanie an advanced reader copy of her book - and it won't be on shelves until May! It's the copy that she/her editor/her agent/the publishing company (as you can tell, I'm not sure who sends it out) sends out to magazines and what not to review her book. Melanie was speechless! Actually she was very polite and smiled and said thank you. And then she couldn't stop talking about how nice it was of Jessica to give her that and how excited she was to read it. So I guess she wasn't speechless at all. She was speechful, but that doesn't have the same ring to it.
It was a really good experience for me. Slightly disheartening when Jessica showed us all her scrapbook of rejection letters. 188 known (she admitted to burning a few in the kitchen sink) rejection letters. And yes, they are in an actual scrapbook. Some of the letters sent back to her were so mean. But it is nice to know, that I don't have to be a master at English to be a writer. I just have to love what I'm writing.
I should have been a smart mom and taken a camera with me. Kicking myself as I type. No pictures for you, no pictures for Melanie. Oh, well.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Books, Books, Books
One of the classes I'm taking this semester is Young Adult Literature. It is a fabulous class! We're reading 10 books geared toward young adults, five for 9-12-year-olds and five for 12 and up. I should have written reviews as I've read each one, but I didn't think about it until now. So you get four in a row. I'll try to keep on top of it. :)
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien
This is a book I have wanted to read for a long time, but any time I'm in a book store I always pass it up for something else. I remember watching the movie when I was a kid, but I didn't realize how often I watched it until I sat down with my kids the other day when they were watching it and I could still quote a lot of the movie. The movie is based, let's say "loosely," on the book. They took several liberties with the movie, so if you watch the movie and then read the book or vice versa, just think of them as two separate, unrelated stories and you'll be fine. The book is about this mouse who is trying to save her family. In order to do that she really has to make some courageous leaps and as she does so she learns a lot about the group that helps her to do so. It's a mix between science fiction and fantasy, but comes closer to an animal fable. Melanie read it after I was done and loved it, and now Ben is reading it. Wonderful book.
Silent to the Bone by E.L. Konigsburg
This is one of the books that is supposed to be geared toward the 9-12 group, but I wouldn't suggest it for that young age. There are some serious subjects that kids who haven't had the sex talk with their parents might be a little uncomfortable with. Nothing inappropriate, just better for the older age group. I won't let Melanie read this book yet. That being said, I loved this book. Konigsburg is a fantastic writer, I had trouble putting this book down. There is a lot in the book about the benefits and disadvantages of silence. It's definitely in the realistic fiction category. I learned a lot about reading books by reading this book.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is a British author, who apparently has done every kind of writing imaginable. Neil Gaiman also wrote Coraline, which I loved. He has a different style of writing that took me some getting used to. This books falls nicely into the 9-12 category. I say this book would be in the fantasy section. This book is about a boy who grows up in a graveyard because of things that happened to his family when he was a baby. I learned a lot about boundaries and how we make assumptions about people. Another great book.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Wow. This is a beautiful book, and I don't get beautiful from the theme of the book but rather from the artwork inside it. It's kind of a graphic novel and is just amazing. This book is about a boy who is separated from his family and is trying to survive and find his place in the world. It's really great. Melanie read this a while ago and kept getting me to read it, but its 500+ pages turned me off. Don't let this happen to you! Seriously, you could read the whole book in a few hours. Another one for realistic fiction. And the art is amazing. And the story is great.
And that's all for now. This class is a two-edged sword. We are reading all these fantastic books
and all that does is bring up titles for other fantastic books, which I won't be able to get to until summer. Seriously, I have so many books lined up for summer I feel like I'll never make it through them all!
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien
This is a book I have wanted to read for a long time, but any time I'm in a book store I always pass it up for something else. I remember watching the movie when I was a kid, but I didn't realize how often I watched it until I sat down with my kids the other day when they were watching it and I could still quote a lot of the movie. The movie is based, let's say "loosely," on the book. They took several liberties with the movie, so if you watch the movie and then read the book or vice versa, just think of them as two separate, unrelated stories and you'll be fine. The book is about this mouse who is trying to save her family. In order to do that she really has to make some courageous leaps and as she does so she learns a lot about the group that helps her to do so. It's a mix between science fiction and fantasy, but comes closer to an animal fable. Melanie read it after I was done and loved it, and now Ben is reading it. Wonderful book.
Silent to the Bone by E.L. Konigsburg
This is one of the books that is supposed to be geared toward the 9-12 group, but I wouldn't suggest it for that young age. There are some serious subjects that kids who haven't had the sex talk with their parents might be a little uncomfortable with. Nothing inappropriate, just better for the older age group. I won't let Melanie read this book yet. That being said, I loved this book. Konigsburg is a fantastic writer, I had trouble putting this book down. There is a lot in the book about the benefits and disadvantages of silence. It's definitely in the realistic fiction category. I learned a lot about reading books by reading this book.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is a British author, who apparently has done every kind of writing imaginable. Neil Gaiman also wrote Coraline, which I loved. He has a different style of writing that took me some getting used to. This books falls nicely into the 9-12 category. I say this book would be in the fantasy section. This book is about a boy who grows up in a graveyard because of things that happened to his family when he was a baby. I learned a lot about boundaries and how we make assumptions about people. Another great book.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Wow. This is a beautiful book, and I don't get beautiful from the theme of the book but rather from the artwork inside it. It's kind of a graphic novel and is just amazing. This book is about a boy who is separated from his family and is trying to survive and find his place in the world. It's really great. Melanie read this a while ago and kept getting me to read it, but its 500+ pages turned me off. Don't let this happen to you! Seriously, you could read the whole book in a few hours. Another one for realistic fiction. And the art is amazing. And the story is great.
And that's all for now. This class is a two-edged sword. We are reading all these fantastic books
and all that does is bring up titles for other fantastic books, which I won't be able to get to until summer. Seriously, I have so many books lined up for summer I feel like I'll never make it through them all!
Friday, January 29, 2010
New English Major at SUU and Poetry Stuff
It's so very exciting that the Board of Regents passed the vote for a new English major at SUU. The English department now offers something similar to a double major, but with slightly fewer credits. It is a Creative Writing/English Education Emphasis. It's a little bit of creative writing, a little bit of English education, and a little bit of literature.
My college professor/friend mentioned it to me last year and I was interested but didn't know how soon it would be available. It will officially be in the catalog for the 2010-2011 school year. So, I'll have to change my major, again, but not departments. :)
A friend of mine was teasing me about how many times I changed my major (technically, I just went back and forth a few times) and she said the reason why I had changed so many times is because they had not created my major yet! Makes perfect sense to me.
Saturday, January 30 is the last day of the Parowan Gap exhibit, so if you haven't had a chance to see it, well, you should get your fanny over there and do so. It was such a neat experience. Especially when fellow students and I were asked by my professor to come to her Intro to Creative Writing class and read our poetry. It was so surreal. I just remember how much I wanted a poem of mine to be on those walls, and it was! It was a very rewarding experience, and it truly helped solidify the knowledge that I'm in the right major/department/area, whatever you'd like to call it. And I have to say it's about time I feel that way!
p.s. It's truly creepy how much what I'm learning in critical theory is coming into poetry. One of the essayists has mentioned three of the philosophers or theorists we have been or will be studying. And these theory ideas have come up several times in YA literature. I am really beginning to love my major! Now, if only my friends at school would stop acting like high schoolers life would be good.
My college professor/friend mentioned it to me last year and I was interested but didn't know how soon it would be available. It will officially be in the catalog for the 2010-2011 school year. So, I'll have to change my major, again, but not departments. :)
A friend of mine was teasing me about how many times I changed my major (technically, I just went back and forth a few times) and she said the reason why I had changed so many times is because they had not created my major yet! Makes perfect sense to me.
Saturday, January 30 is the last day of the Parowan Gap exhibit, so if you haven't had a chance to see it, well, you should get your fanny over there and do so. It was such a neat experience. Especially when fellow students and I were asked by my professor to come to her Intro to Creative Writing class and read our poetry. It was so surreal. I just remember how much I wanted a poem of mine to be on those walls, and it was! It was a very rewarding experience, and it truly helped solidify the knowledge that I'm in the right major/department/area, whatever you'd like to call it. And I have to say it's about time I feel that way!
p.s. It's truly creepy how much what I'm learning in critical theory is coming into poetry. One of the essayists has mentioned three of the philosophers or theorists we have been or will be studying. And these theory ideas have come up several times in YA literature. I am really beginning to love my major! Now, if only my friends at school would stop acting like high schoolers life would be good.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Spring Semester 2010
These first couple of weeks have been like an intermittent tornado - I keep getting put up and down and up and down until I don't know which way is which. I think the three-day weekend (Hallelujah!) helped me get my schoolwork, housework, churchwork, in order...at least for the time being.
I figured I'd stick with tradition and give you all a run down of my classes.
Critical Literature & Theory - The name alone gives me the heebee jeebees. (I love the way that is spelled! Just looking at it made me giggle!) I like the professor. She is really appreciative of class discussion and never makes anyone feel (OK, I never feel) inferior with their comments. I worry about that because I think I never know as much as I should. Sometimes we talk in circles in that class. Like right now, I'm supposed to be reading Kant, some dead guy who is talking, or I would say babbling, about the "Sublime." I can't even go down that path right now or my post would be ridiculously long. Suffice it to say I really don't care what some dead guy said about defining the sublime. And that's why I'm posting instead of reading his...manure. Sorry Kant lovers.
Educational Psychology - You know, I really love psychology. I find the behavior of the human mind and the reason and chemistry behind our behaviors fascinating. I do NOT in any way, shape, or form find this class fascinating. The other day my status on facebook said something to the effect of why professors who teach education are really terrible educators. It was this teacher. Oi vay! Let's just say I get a lot of homework done in that class.
Advanced Poetry - It's good. We workshop our poetry on Thursdays. I love getting feedback from my friends and fellow students about my work, so I love Thursdays. Tuesdays we respond to the reading we were assigned. Each student will take a day to lead the discussion. I dread my turn. I'm not a deep reader. I'll have to read my section several times in order to generate questions. But the writing is good. A lot of writing, but it's all good. Well, it's not always good or all good, but you know what I mean.
Young Adult Literature - The best class and definitely one of the best teachers I've ever had. Seriously, we get to read 10 YA novels and discuss them. This class also gives each student the chance to lead. We're all assigned a certain portion from one of the books for the semester and then we take 20 to 30 minutes to present and teach the class according to our need. Elementary Ed, Secondary Ed, College, Creative Writing. It's great. I'm nervous for my turn, but I get to teach an excerpt from The Hobbit. Yay! Any questions you have about Creative Writing? Especially about The Hobbit?
I also was asked to be a grader for my poetry professor. Seriously, I get paid to read and respond to the Intro to Creative Writing students' work. Nice. :)
I figured I'd stick with tradition and give you all a run down of my classes.
Critical Literature & Theory - The name alone gives me the heebee jeebees. (I love the way that is spelled! Just looking at it made me giggle!) I like the professor. She is really appreciative of class discussion and never makes anyone feel (OK, I never feel) inferior with their comments. I worry about that because I think I never know as much as I should. Sometimes we talk in circles in that class. Like right now, I'm supposed to be reading Kant, some dead guy who is talking, or I would say babbling, about the "Sublime." I can't even go down that path right now or my post would be ridiculously long. Suffice it to say I really don't care what some dead guy said about defining the sublime. And that's why I'm posting instead of reading his...manure. Sorry Kant lovers.
Educational Psychology - You know, I really love psychology. I find the behavior of the human mind and the reason and chemistry behind our behaviors fascinating. I do NOT in any way, shape, or form find this class fascinating. The other day my status on facebook said something to the effect of why professors who teach education are really terrible educators. It was this teacher. Oi vay! Let's just say I get a lot of homework done in that class.
Advanced Poetry - It's good. We workshop our poetry on Thursdays. I love getting feedback from my friends and fellow students about my work, so I love Thursdays. Tuesdays we respond to the reading we were assigned. Each student will take a day to lead the discussion. I dread my turn. I'm not a deep reader. I'll have to read my section several times in order to generate questions. But the writing is good. A lot of writing, but it's all good. Well, it's not always good or all good, but you know what I mean.
Young Adult Literature - The best class and definitely one of the best teachers I've ever had. Seriously, we get to read 10 YA novels and discuss them. This class also gives each student the chance to lead. We're all assigned a certain portion from one of the books for the semester and then we take 20 to 30 minutes to present and teach the class according to our need. Elementary Ed, Secondary Ed, College, Creative Writing. It's great. I'm nervous for my turn, but I get to teach an excerpt from The Hobbit. Yay! Any questions you have about Creative Writing? Especially about The Hobbit?
I also was asked to be a grader for my poetry professor. Seriously, I get paid to read and respond to the Intro to Creative Writing students' work. Nice. :)
Thursday, January 7, 2010
My (sort of) First Publication
Last year at this time I was enrolled in Creative Writing, and we began the semester with a unit on poetry. I was fairly unfamiliar with poetry - the closest I had come to poetry in a long time was Shel Silverstein.
At that time the Braithwaite Art Gallery was hosting an exhibit called "Zion: A Creative Response." Students and faculty from from the Art and English departments at SUU traveled to Zion to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences of Zion.
My professor took our Intro to Creative Writing class down to the exhibit for class one day. Most of the students who had their poetry on display in the exhibit were there that day to read their poetry. I was in awe of what they had done. Especially because Zion is something I'm so familiar with. I remember thinking, "I would love to have my poetry on that wall!" Little did I know...
Last semester a group of SUU students and faculty once again collaborated with the Braithwaite Art Gallery to put together an exhibit for this semester entitled "Parowan Gap - God's Own House." To fill one of the requirements for my Intermediate Poetry course, I had the option of visiting the Parowan Gap and writing an additional poem about my experiences there. I knew I wanted to work toward getting my poetry on that wall, and so I chose to write an additional poem about the Gap.
I worked like a maniac at that poem. It went through several drafts, several conferences, and several moments of insanity. Although the moments of insanity might not have much to do with the poem, but more to do with genetic inheritance. Either way, it was a crazy time.
Tonight was the opening reception for the exhibit, which will run now through January 30. I'm proud to say my poem is hanging there among amazing poems written by some fantastic poets, who just happen to be my fellow classmates!
It's truly such a surreal thing to have worked on something like that. I've known for a year that I wanted to have a poem with my name to it hanging on the wall. And it was just fantastic to see it there, and to watch people quietly, respectfully, milling around, reading and enjoying art and poetry.
Because my poem is hanging in the exhibit it also qualifies to be in the Kolob Canyon Review. KCR is a peer reviewed journal that showcases art, photography, poetry, prose, etc. from SUU students, faculty, and alumni. I'm proud to say come Aprilish, the newest edition of the KCR will be out and my poem will be in there!
So go check it out! Here's the link for the info on the Braithwaite Art Gallery.
At that time the Braithwaite Art Gallery was hosting an exhibit called "Zion: A Creative Response." Students and faculty from from the Art and English departments at SUU traveled to Zion to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences of Zion.
My professor took our Intro to Creative Writing class down to the exhibit for class one day. Most of the students who had their poetry on display in the exhibit were there that day to read their poetry. I was in awe of what they had done. Especially because Zion is something I'm so familiar with. I remember thinking, "I would love to have my poetry on that wall!" Little did I know...
Last semester a group of SUU students and faculty once again collaborated with the Braithwaite Art Gallery to put together an exhibit for this semester entitled "Parowan Gap - God's Own House." To fill one of the requirements for my Intermediate Poetry course, I had the option of visiting the Parowan Gap and writing an additional poem about my experiences there. I knew I wanted to work toward getting my poetry on that wall, and so I chose to write an additional poem about the Gap.
I worked like a maniac at that poem. It went through several drafts, several conferences, and several moments of insanity. Although the moments of insanity might not have much to do with the poem, but more to do with genetic inheritance. Either way, it was a crazy time.
Tonight was the opening reception for the exhibit, which will run now through January 30. I'm proud to say my poem is hanging there among amazing poems written by some fantastic poets, who just happen to be my fellow classmates!
It's truly such a surreal thing to have worked on something like that. I've known for a year that I wanted to have a poem with my name to it hanging on the wall. And it was just fantastic to see it there, and to watch people quietly, respectfully, milling around, reading and enjoying art and poetry.
Because my poem is hanging in the exhibit it also qualifies to be in the Kolob Canyon Review. KCR is a peer reviewed journal that showcases art, photography, poetry, prose, etc. from SUU students, faculty, and alumni. I'm proud to say come Aprilish, the newest edition of the KCR will be out and my poem will be in there!
So go check it out! Here's the link for the info on the Braithwaite Art Gallery.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Riley's Rules
I had the privilege of waking up to a very funny story from Riley this morning. He is such a crack-up! I was at my mother-in-law's house yesterday and Lea was there while Riley was having a time out and shouted, "I hate when this happens!" She asked me how I keep a straight face when he says stuff like that. I don't. I just try to turn my head before I start smiling and giggling.
For Ben's birthday I bought him Wii Sports Resort. It is a great family game. Even though the kids are all at different skill levels they all enjoy playing, and usually playing together. This morning however, Carter wanted a turn by himself and I said yes. Riley was not happy with my decision, so with a pouting bottom lip he climbed into bed between Ben and me.
"I have rules," he stated.
"Rules?" I asked him. I wasn't sure if I heard him right. Sometimes his "r" sound sounds like a "w" sound and it's a little confusing. After a few seconds of misunderstanding he said, "Yes, rules! Rule number one is that I get distracted when Carter plays the Wii." (He tends to use the "I get distracted" defense when he isn't getting his way or when he is doing something he shouldn't be doing.) "Rule number two is I want to play right now!" Makes sense, right?
At this point I am just shaking with laughter. I had forgotten exactly how he stated rule number one, so I asked him to repeat it. He said, "I can't tell you rule number one because I'm on rule number three!" Well, that really got me going with the giggling. Then, with utter exasperation in his little voice, he says, "Rule number three is I can hear the game!"
Maybe we need to work on what a rule actually means? You think?
For Ben's birthday I bought him Wii Sports Resort. It is a great family game. Even though the kids are all at different skill levels they all enjoy playing, and usually playing together. This morning however, Carter wanted a turn by himself and I said yes. Riley was not happy with my decision, so with a pouting bottom lip he climbed into bed between Ben and me.
"I have rules," he stated.
"Rules?" I asked him. I wasn't sure if I heard him right. Sometimes his "r" sound sounds like a "w" sound and it's a little confusing. After a few seconds of misunderstanding he said, "Yes, rules! Rule number one is that I get distracted when Carter plays the Wii." (He tends to use the "I get distracted" defense when he isn't getting his way or when he is doing something he shouldn't be doing.) "Rule number two is I want to play right now!" Makes sense, right?
At this point I am just shaking with laughter. I had forgotten exactly how he stated rule number one, so I asked him to repeat it. He said, "I can't tell you rule number one because I'm on rule number three!" Well, that really got me going with the giggling. Then, with utter exasperation in his little voice, he says, "Rule number three is I can hear the game!"
Maybe we need to work on what a rule actually means? You think?
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
10 Honest Things
My sister-in-law, Lea, tagged me in a post a few days ago. I haven't been able to get to it because I was busy with last minute shopping (I'm usually not a procrastinator, but this year was weird) and because the post actually involved some thinking.
Her post was 10 honest things about herself. So here are 10 honest things about me. Hope you all enjoy.
1. Even though when I was growing up I used to tell people I was adopted (my dad was sometimes really embarrassing...I mean is really embarrassing), I love the funny quirks I inherited from him. Like the need to have my food piping hot, or wanting my ice cream melted just a bit in the microwave, or having the heat on full blast in the car but having the window down so I don't melt. I like those things. I also like that he instilled in me an understanding of the importance of punctuality and that he taught me how to strike up a friendly conversation with the person behind me in the line at a store. The temper on the other hand, I could do without.
2. I am nervous nowadays to wish someone "Merry Christmas" for fear I might offend their religious beliefs. I chicken out and just say, "Have a nice day" instead. I'd like to change that.
3. I have never liked my hair color. I get a lot of compliments from people and stylists who have done my hair. But if I were to choose my color, it would be a lovely deep brownish black. Or blond. Or really red.
4. I hate chain/forwarded emails. Sometimes they're funny, but most of the time my computer doesn't open them properly so they turn out to be a waste of my time. And really, will I have bad luck for the rest of my life if I don't send those to five people? I don't think so. Sorry to anyone who reads this and has sent me emails. I mean no disrespect.
5. I worry too much about what other people think of me. Way too much. Just ask Ben.
6. I enjoy cleaning my house but I hate cooking. I'm a pretty good cook, but an excellent housekeeper...when I have the time. My OCD tendencies come in handy occasionally. If you gave me the choice between the two I would pick cleaning house over cooking any day. Now baking, that's another story.
7. I have the greatest kids in the world. I know, I know, I'm biased. That doesn't make it any less true.
8. When Ben and I were first married we would always talk about what we wanted in our dream house. I had two requirements - a spiral staircase and a room with cement walls where I could go when I was angry and throw an endless supply of china. Yeah, I had anger management issues. Willardism.
9. If drinking coffee was not against my faith, I'd have a hot cup every morning. With a piece of biscotti.
10. I hope to actually use all this English nonsense I'm learning and write a book one day. I love non-fiction. I love hearing about the crazy, funny, sad, things people have gone through. I would love to develop the ability to write about those things, and write about them in a way that would make other people want to read them.
Her post was 10 honest things about herself. So here are 10 honest things about me. Hope you all enjoy.
1. Even though when I was growing up I used to tell people I was adopted (my dad was sometimes really embarrassing...I mean is really embarrassing), I love the funny quirks I inherited from him. Like the need to have my food piping hot, or wanting my ice cream melted just a bit in the microwave, or having the heat on full blast in the car but having the window down so I don't melt. I like those things. I also like that he instilled in me an understanding of the importance of punctuality and that he taught me how to strike up a friendly conversation with the person behind me in the line at a store. The temper on the other hand, I could do without.
2. I am nervous nowadays to wish someone "Merry Christmas" for fear I might offend their religious beliefs. I chicken out and just say, "Have a nice day" instead. I'd like to change that.
3. I have never liked my hair color. I get a lot of compliments from people and stylists who have done my hair. But if I were to choose my color, it would be a lovely deep brownish black. Or blond. Or really red.
4. I hate chain/forwarded emails. Sometimes they're funny, but most of the time my computer doesn't open them properly so they turn out to be a waste of my time. And really, will I have bad luck for the rest of my life if I don't send those to five people? I don't think so. Sorry to anyone who reads this and has sent me emails. I mean no disrespect.
5. I worry too much about what other people think of me. Way too much. Just ask Ben.
6. I enjoy cleaning my house but I hate cooking. I'm a pretty good cook, but an excellent housekeeper...when I have the time. My OCD tendencies come in handy occasionally. If you gave me the choice between the two I would pick cleaning house over cooking any day. Now baking, that's another story.
7. I have the greatest kids in the world. I know, I know, I'm biased. That doesn't make it any less true.
8. When Ben and I were first married we would always talk about what we wanted in our dream house. I had two requirements - a spiral staircase and a room with cement walls where I could go when I was angry and throw an endless supply of china. Yeah, I had anger management issues. Willardism.
9. If drinking coffee was not against my faith, I'd have a hot cup every morning. With a piece of biscotti.
10. I hope to actually use all this English nonsense I'm learning and write a book one day. I love non-fiction. I love hearing about the crazy, funny, sad, things people have gone through. I would love to develop the ability to write about those things, and write about them in a way that would make other people want to read them.
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