Where I write and read from.

My writing experience has not been only limited to the classroom.  A few years back, one of my friends got accused of a crime and was unable to have any electronics; so we decided to write each other.  I have never really just wrote just for fun, other than when I had to get some feelings out during tough times; either just to myself or to some of my close friends.  I just haven't been into writing that much because I had a lot of assignments during high school and got bored with it.  I write from my personal view on the subject I have to write about.  When i write, I always express my opinion and make sure that it is my own view point, because then, I can get my strongest argument across.

I do not like reading that much.  I have only got into reading when I have been grounded years back. When my parents take my electronic privileges away, all I would have is to read.  But, if that wasn't the case, I get distracted too easily and my mind won't be able to focus on reading a story for fun that easily.  I also don't have the time for reading, i have always been so busy with sports, homework, friends and family that i don't have the time to sit down and get into a book.  I read from a place of responsibility; as in, for my classes or letters from friends.  Whether its being responsible to get good grades or it is responsible to be a good friend to my friends and write them back.

I thought both texts were really interesting to learn about, but, I felt that I could relate more to Baca's "Coming Into Language."  I understand that when things are tough, it can be really beneficial to write out your feelings and get away from reality at times.  It can be nice to write out your feelings, because when you do, you can say what ever you want and no one will see it or respond to it.  I just feel that I had no similarities to Alexie's story because our back ground seems a lot different.  I had never gotten into poetry and I could get more into writing than reading.  Baca's story fit me more also because I have felt that I don't fit into society that well sometimes and times get rough where the only option is to sit down and write.