I started writing in a notebook about a week ago. It's small, and it's got the "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster on the cover. I just write little thoughts of mine, for example:
I can confidently say I will do well on the science exam.
Another example:
I think everyone should have a pair of white skinny jeans in their lives.
But I also have some rather long entries, rambling on about how I wasn't looking forward to my birthday or how I like my new bedcovers. Basically, I use the notebook to write down what I'm thinking at the moment if it's something no one would really care to hear.
I showed the notebook to my friend Daniela, so she could read it, because I've really nothing to hide. I'm fine with people reading the notebook, because I like getting feedback. She read it, and turned to me and said, "You should post this stuff!"
I did like the idea of having a blog, but I didn't really know what I'd do with it. So I just stored the idea in the back of my mind. I let my mom read the notebook and told her how Daniela thought I should post my opinions on the Internet. She also liked the idea. So, I guess that's why I'm doing this. If two people think I should write a blog, maybe more people will like this!
I'm also doing this because I feel like this is a good way to practice writing. Literature is definitely a career choice I'm considering, so I feel like I should get into the habit of writing, because it's something I love doing. My goal is to post at least once a week, but I doubt that I'll be able to keep that up. Even though I could easily write about something every day, I'm unfortunately incredibly lazy. Also, this summer I'll either have a job keeping my busy or be in a part of Prince Edward Island with my mother's side of the family and limited Internet access.
I guess that's it for now. Thanks for taking the time to read this entry. If you have a Blogger account, I'd appreciate it if you followed me. I'd also appreciate any feedback, be it through Facebook or Twitter or actually coming up to me in real life.

hey great start to your blogging ways, can't wait to see you grow as a writer and embace all the things that will be coming your way!
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