Conquering Writing

To say one is a accomplished essayist is no small boast in the world of literature, and as such I'll say that I'm not going to say that I am. That is not to say that I can't write a thoroughly informational, interesting or enjoyable passage, it's just that the delivery isn't quiet there. As such I know I have much to learn in the way of grammar, proper punctuation and the likes. One great method to improve you're shortcomings is (if you're not me, I personally don't find it to exciting) to analyse the works of authors you enjoy and really pick apart what's being said (again not my favorite thing in the world to do). It can be hard work (and boring), but you can come away with some great insight to the author's intentions, making the whole reading experience a lot more deep and thoughtful.

Now back to me and my shortcomings as a writer. Since it probably is a nice hefty list of essayist faults, I'm gonna focus on my long set hatred of correct grammar usage. Me and grammar have had plenty of run ins to know we don't like each-other, to the point where in my normal speech I use my own certain twist of normal speaking. This occasionally comes out in my writing (as you may have already seen). All the same I hope people find my essays something to be enjoyed, rather than suffered through, like so much of the dry reading material of this world.

Summer Read'in

This summer I plan on reading at least a decent pile of books, partially for enjoyment, and partially out of necessity. Nothing keeps off summer dumbness than reading a good book. This summer I plan on reading two books by Tom Clancy, The Sum of All Fears and Rainbow Six. I've started both these books before but never finished, they are over 900 pages long and require some thought when reading. All the same they're good books, I just want to start what I've finished. The Sum of All Fears is a book about the USA trying to settle religious violence in the Holy Land and insurgents trying to insight war. Rainbow Six is about an elite anti-terrorist outfit who is being targeted by people inside the US government who wants them out of the way (I think, its been a long time since I started it).

Signs in the Stars

I was born on the Third of October, meaning I'm of the sign Libra. This supposedly means that I'm sociable, intellectual, peace loving, seek the middle ground, and strive for inner equilibrium. I am not saying that I don't strive to do these things, but who doesn't. I personally believe that these "signs" have no bearing on my life, because although I could be said to lean towards this side after all, I believe that man is free to interpret their fate, that it is their choice, not a predetermined force that forces you to act a certain way. The only reason someone would turn out to be like their sign is sheer luck, interpreting it a way that it worked, or purposely leading your life down a certain path, but no path is to hard too change direction.

These ideas are quite contrary to the views as some of those in Romeo and Juliet. Over and over again people blame fate for their troubles, it's not our fault, it was doomed to be so. Whether it being Romeo cursing fate's ill humor after his fateful duel, or Juliet lamenting over fate destroying her attempts of love, they believe nothing they can do can change their own lives. This is where they are wrong and fail to stop the death spiral of their lives.