My First Experience Having a Blog for ENC 1102

As a young boy growing up in The Bahamas, it was a law in my household to always speak standard english, despite the fact that many other persons around me spoke the local dialect. If I so much as spoke one word of dialect, my mom would immediately correct me on the spot and insist that I re-state my statement in standard english. It always served as an annoyance to me, as I wished I could speak the way I wanted to without worrying about being rebuked. Nevertheless, to this very day, it gave me the hope and the future in writing that I am most grateful to my mom for.

I was always interested in poetry and writing and I see the value of putting your thoughts on paper. Imagine if one has great thoughts and ideas that could ultimately change the world, but he neglects to write them down and share them. It would be a waste. Therefore, I have a deep-sated respect and admiration for great authors, great sayings, great poetry, and great grammar. Moreover, it really makes a difference when you can speak well and write well. It can mean the difference between getting hired or not, as I have sat through several job interviews where I was told that the only reason I got the job was because I knew how to communicate. It also makes the difference regarding capturing an audience, whether a large crowd such as that of a business seminar, or a rather smaller crowd, like telling your young siblings a bedtime story. In my most frank opinion, it is necessary and vital to write with confidence and communicate efficiently, so as to present yourself as someone competent and extraordinary.

In conclusion, I feel strongly that ENC 1102 will help me tremendously, as it relates to being a more efficient and competent writer as well as assist me with communicating more effectively. I say this, because of the vigorous course content and the charisma and enthusiam of the Professor. Writing in the blog is a relatively new experience for me and I think its about time I explore above the horizon and venture beyond my normal call of duty and pursue ENC 1102 and blog writing with undying passion.





Jarrod A. Knowles