Writing and Me

Hello lovely friends,
Today is just what I needed. After work, Beth and I made breakfast (so good) and then snuggled up to watch YouTube videos. So much fun!
Other than that.. I have done next to nothing. ;) Sarah and her friend Danielle stopped by for a bit, I checked Facebook about nine hundred times, and I am currently watching "The Sister Act."
I have felt so alive the last couple of days. Dancing every night, making great friends, getting out and having adventures, enjoying my classes, excelling at work, ignoring the newspaper... but now it is time for reality. The reality is: I need to somehow take a bunch of photos by Monday. eck. It is also time for serious homeworking.

One aspect of that homeworking will take place here: in my blog. For "Teaching Writing for ESL" we are to keep a journal so I am going to post it here. Feel free to read or not. I will be writing about other, life stuff, too. :)

What are my strengths in writing?
I consider my academic writing style to be concise and clear. Whenever possible I prefer to write the minimum requirement and express my point without superfluous information.
Through blogging I have developed the skill of storytelling. Friends have commented on the conversation tone of my blogs and my ability to express my joy for life. I trust my friends' opinions.

What are my weaknesses in writing?
While I consider brevity a strength, it may also serve as a weakness. Often, writing tasks require elaboration which I often don't provide.

Wow, that was dry. :) But at least it answers the questions.

How will I improve my writing skills?
I want to get better by reading more excellent literature--learning from the pros--and writing more often. Oh, and paying attention to what and how I write (Except for within this blog. :P)