As for me personally, God continues His work in my heart. I have been learning so much about myself this semester and most of it has stemmed from the amazing courses I am taking. Self Leadership being the main source of self discovery, but also my Journalistic Essay class. We have been given several opportunities to write about our past, memories, loved ones, and personal struggles. It has not only been healing to get these things down on paper, but it has truly re-sparked my love for writing. I have gotten one B the whole semester and my professor gave me some very encouraging words by informing me that he really enjoyed reading my work. I was flattered, humbled, and reminded of the days when journalism was my main squeeze.
Back at Valencia Community College and even sooner at Dr. Phillips High School, I was very involved in journalism. From being the features editor/photographer to the editor-in-chief, I thought I knew for sure that this was going to be my vocation! I loved the late hours in the news room, the hustle and bustle of several people trying to meet deadlines. I learned about music, since it was always playing from the speakers of emo-punk students. I learned to lighten up, wear jeans, and laugh at myself when I made mistakes. When I was "the boss" I always lead with "we" statements, I never pointed fingers, judged others writing styles, or demanding requirements if I myself were not following the same. It was the beginning of my understanding of leadership...and I loved it!!
Writing was my outlet. I got to scream through words about my parents divorce. I got to laugh through words at the mindless people that roamed the halls of my school. I got to cry through words about my sadness and loss of a dear friend. I HAD WORDS!
I know I still do and I feel that I have more to say now than ever. So I say today that this blog will begin having many more conversations like this one on it. The semester ends Monday, so the month of May will be "Theresa's Blog Appreciation Month!"
