When it comes to literacy, there are several different things that one must understand and adhere to in order to become a decent reader and writer. Reaching that goal of understanding is not the easiest goal to achieve, however. People may have the most problems with reading a book and grasping the whole context of the book. Others may have more issues writing their thoughts and opinions onto a blank sheet of paper. Whatever the case may be for each person, there will be hardships throughout one’s rhetoric journey.

               Mostly throughout my journey, the majority of the obstacles I faced were between my eyes, and the book I was attempting to read at the time. I used to enjoy reading; that is until people started to tell me what to think about the literature and what not to think. I couldn’t answer the questions with the preferred perspective in which I was supposed to obtain. I know that I have a different mind that many other readers, and it causes me to struggle profusely. On my own time and will, however, I can definitely sit down and read a book with complete enjoyment – as long as I don’t have to comprehend it in a way in which my mind doesn’t fully understand.

Because of my unique take on ideas, theories, and almost anything, writing becomes a true joy. I take pleasure in openly sharing my opinion with reasoning and purpose so that my audience can take a subconscious vacation in my point of view. In contrast to the reading, I used to write poorly and, occasionally, still struggle with flow and other points dealt with in writing. I understand those struggles can be conquered with vigorous revising and editing, so it is not something that I can’t overcome.

When it comes down to writing or reading, I most definitely choose writing over reading; but in order to grow in my writing, I must grow in my reading as well.