Writing just happens to be one of those things you either love or hate. There is rarely an in between. For some, writing becomes so much more than just a hobby. For me, writing is a form of therapy. It gives me purpose. Writing is my best way of self-expression. Writing allows me to live in the moment and forces me to slow down and reflect on things in intricate detail.

With writing, I think whether I am a 20-year-old sophomore in college or an 80-year-old journalist, I will always be writing. There will always be something to write about. The words come together like the lyrics to a song, and when I finish I often feel like I had been in a trace scribbling down words on a page or typing letters on a keyboard until the page is full. I’m sure I sound slightly ridiculous. But the thing is that I don’t care because I’ve found something that genuinely makes me happy. Something I know a lot of people wish they had. It’s valuable to look at things from a different point of view, and it makes you not only a more credible writer but a more tolerable and well-rounded person. That doesn’t necessarily mean I will be a best-selling author or even write for a major news publisher. Ultimately, just by having a few people reading my words and feeling the inspiration I wish to convey, I will always love what I do.

Through writing, I have discovered a few things; first of all, criticism has always proven to be beneficial. Not everyone is going to love what you write, and honestly, that is the beauty of it. I would be bored if all I ever received was praise, and I certainly would never grow. Secondly, the inspiration for what to write is always right in front of me. Literally anywhere I look, I can spot something that I could write about. The creativity always starts with you. Lastly, words hold an incredible amount of power and there will always be value in a journalists words. History has proven time and time again that the people who share their thoughts and ideas with the world have the ability to do things they never dreamed possible. I have similar dreams and aspirations. Someday I wish to have a real influence. My journey starts now.