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Week 8 Reading and Writing

Looking Back

I would say that writing for this class is harder than I anticipated. There are some days where I feel inspired and the writing really flows. Other times I really struggle to even come up with an idea and then I absolutely cannot write a story. I think that is pretty classic writer's block though. I think my use of the blogger has definitely gotten better and I like my blog. It fits the theme I decided for it which was just the color purple.

The thing I have enjoyed the most this semester is the reading. I really do love to read fairytales and folktales. Some of the stories have really inspired me and surprised me. I loved the 22 Goblins reading from the Middle Eastern and Indian week. Those stories were really surprising and fun. I loved the riddle format.

I've also enjoyed creating my storybook more than I thought I would. When I first heard about the project I kind of thought I would dread it and not have any ideas but I was actually really excited by the idea I came up. I think suitor test fairy tales can be so fun and I really enjoy reading and writing about them. I'm excited to see how my project comes out at the end!

Favorite Image
(A Goblin from Wikipedia Commons)

I really like this picture mostly because I just think it's funny. His cape makes me laugh and the smile on his face is so mischevious it really embodied the spirit of the goblins I read about.

Looking Forward
I think I need to stop putting off writing so much. Once I start writing I get kind of inspired and it comes easier than I think it's going to. Plus it's easier to just edit or change what's written than it is to try and plan it all out in my head. 

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