Leaving the Shire

Over the course of this semester, I opened up my mind and shared with many, some of the things that I hold dear in my thoughts. I enjoyed writing about the good, bad, and ugly aspects of the world we live in, and the world that lives in us. I was a bit skeptical about maintaing a blog in the beginning of the year because I hadn't had one before and I thought it would be a lot of busy work. I am amazed at the time I put into my blog. Its different than just half-assing an assignment the night before like most tend to do at the 1A level or waiting until the last possible moment to submit work. A lot of times people could care less because their writing will only be read by the teacher grading it, and maybe the trash can. They fail to see that it's for us. The students. Their benefit. Not yours. I was motivated to write at my best because it isn't just my teacher reading it. The world can read it. I want to write with feeling and passion so people can look at my posts and say, "wow, that's a good point" or "hey, I never thought of it like that." Looking back on the semester, I can honestly say I have no regrets. I put forth the effort I could, and my writing said the rest.

"End? No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path… One that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass… And then you see it. White shores and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise." - Gandalf