Is that so

Sometimes I know what I'm gonna say before I say it. And sometimes I have no idea at all. Maybe I'll just start with a thought, and branch out from there. I used to think that I had to know everything. I felt like I couldn't speak, or write, if I didn't know what I was talking about. What ever happened to opinions? Well, they seemed to have gotten lost somewhere in the scheme of things.

But I'll tell you a little secret: I miss it. The freedom to just write whatever I'm thinking, on any topic. To be free to be myself, and not care what others think. I seemed to have lost that somewhere along the way. But I'm trying to get it back now. I haven't written in three days, and if any of you miss my posts and want to read more, please nudge me.

I had my first college English writing class today. The teacher is British, which I find amusing. She walked into class, and the first thing she said was: girls, you're gonna write an essay now. I want to see what level you are on. She gave us four topics to choose from, and said start.

The other girls sat there looking lost, or dazed, not sure what to write. And I just launched right into it. I chose the topic, 'It is said that first impressions are accurate. Do you agree, or disagree?'
Of course I disagreed, cuz what's the point of an essay if you just agree with the subject line? There's not much to say then.

So I wrote five paragraphs, and to the shock of all the other girls, announced that I was done. The teacher told me I couldn't possibly be done, I had to write 350 words. So I counted them all up, and alas, I had only 150. She also announced that we had an hour to write it. I almost laughed. I don't need an hour to write a 5 paragraph essay. Me. I'm a good writer, this will be easy.

45 minutes, 1 outline, 150 more words, and 3 drafts later, my hand was aching, and I was done. I handed it in, and I have no idea what she will think of it. Personally, I think it deserves a good mark, but that's just me.

Lesson taken: don't be so cocky, even though many people tell you all the time that you are a great writer. Because someday, you will come across a British English college writing teacher, who will challenge all of your skills and beliefs.

Wish me luck, gentleman, I'm gonna need it.