I have never written a blog before, though I've encountered several in the sort of classic journal entry form by friends traveling or studying abroad. While I enjoyed keeping up with those bloggers, I never considered writing my own. During the year I get so busy with midterm, research, and final papers, I am not sure I would consistently take the time to write my (unassigned) thoughts down. I am a bit hesitant to do so otherwise because of the wide audience. I am aware that the work may remain confidential, but I would rather not have such personal information accessible to strangers.
My relationship to writing has evolved greatly through my time at Davis. As I narrowed my major and minor down I have been able to take greater interest in (and often choose my own) paper topics, certainly making them "better" in quality than pieces in which I simply struggle to meet the word count. I am sure my writing reflects my Sociological discipline, though I've enjoyed several English classes as well. I have never written in this form but I think it is important to have variety in writing and am looking forward to trying something new.
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This is an excellent post, Shadhe. I appreciate your honesty about making public something that is traditionally private, though I assume you are referring primarily to using the blog as a medium for journal writing, or are you also referring to the public access to your writing in this course as well? I know you are nearing your last quarter at UC Davis and I would presume you are feeling a bit weary from all the classes you have taken. As you mention, I hope this course will inspire a different pace and relationship to writing and I look forward to hearing your sociological perspectives in our class discussions.
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