Today is the 29th of August is also the first day of school in Montgomery County. I decide to reflect on the status of my creative writing try and realize a major failing. I have not gotten around the books and need to up the ante. I am not just standing…
First Year Anniversary
It has almost been a year since this blog went live. Almost a year since I challenged myself to learn new skills within a two-year period. It is time to take stock of what we have accomplished so far, then make adjustments to make achieving these goals realistic. The farthest…
Grammarly, Hemmingway and ProWritingAid
One of the more difficult tasks in writing is checking for errors in grammar, spelling and correct use of words. And after much research, I also needed to check for readability. I always felt I know how to correct my grammar. I am not an English major or minor. I…
MeetUp
What have I found out so far? Well, I have engaged in accomplishing 3 projects, to work on creative writing, learn a new language and to develop photography skills. All of these skills I can learn by going back to school and taking certificate courses, or studying on my own….
Toastmaster – Speech 2, Organize Your Speech
I am finally at speech number 2. After all this time, I have finally made it beyond project 1, The Ice Breaker. There are a number of things I realized while preparing for this speech. I had some issues going into this speech. It took me a while to decide…
Toastmasters
One of the goals I had set for myself is to a better creative writer and I believe that part of becoming a better writer is to become a better speaker, to be able to better articulate whatever story you have to say. I am not the best public speaker…
Learning A New Skill
Learning something new, a new skill, an art, or anything else will not be adequate without learning history. It is learning the history, the theory and terminology behind the skills you are seeking is what gives you a better understanding of more advanced concepts. And so that is where my journey…
An Introduction
I am a casual photographer. I am an amateur photographer. I am a casual amateur photographer. I take photos mostly when there are occasions, I remember the first camera I ever used, it was a Kodak Ektralite 10. The sounds of the clicking mechanisms were hypnotic. Does anybody remember that?…