About writing….

The first time I attempted to write a journal was when I was a child. I honestly don’t remember how old I was! It was this little diary and by little I mean really, really small! I think I was given that just to keep myself amused. I remember writing little notes about things that happened to me. Hmmm I liked what I wrote and even thought I did a good job of writing (if you could understand my not so good handwriting!!!)But you think I continued with it? Nah …

The second time I remember more distinctly. I subscribed to this children’s magazine called “Target” (…and I still have two years collection of the same magazine!)…Well, every year they came out with a diary and for two years I wrote an account of my day-to-day experiences. It was fun and quite a trend back then…amongst my friends. Similarly, there were “slam books”…what a rage they were in school!!! They were a measure of your popularity. The more entries the better! Similar to getting comments in your blog!

What I loved most was writing about the places I got to visit with my parents. I didn’t know the term “travelogues” at the time but now I realize that’s what they were. I never wrote poetry or even simple rhymes except for some funny lines about my friends. A lot of what I wrote was humorous and meant for others. Mostly written in birthday cards and for special occasions.

When I showed my recent attempts at writing to special friends and family…hmmm…with a lot of hesitation and doubts of course, they were very encouraging and that motivated me to start this blog. Well…I’m not saying all comments were positive…but criticism is good when it’s from people who mean well and when it helps me improve.

I was told to write some prose…even get back to maintaining a journal. I feel it’s all about being in the mood…the right frame of mind to write but yes, time-to-time when I have an experience to share I will share it…what better place to do it than here!