When Stephanie assigned the travel essay and handed out the travel essay example packets, I thought to myself well damn, this doesn’t sound like much fun. First of all it took me about a week to decide what to even write about, and by that time I had hardly any time to actually go to my place and conduct my research. I put the assignment off as long as possible because I really didn’t want to do it. So as I actually wrote my paper, I did my best to make it interesting and effective but I just felt like it lacked in areas where my others works were fine. Finally I had a “rough” draft done and it was something to work with I guess.
However, as I look back on the assignment and reading over my paper, I’ve decided that the travel essay wasn’t that bad overall. I’m not entirely sure why I had such a negative connotation when it actually wasn’t half bad. I still wouldn’t go as far as to say it was my favorite assignment ever, but things still flowed relatively smooth. During my peer response as I was reading my paper out loud, I was surprised that it sounded as good as it did. Even though it still has its areas that need some major improvement, I don’t think I’m as far away as I originally planned. Granted there is still a chance that it sucks and my expectations were low, but I’m going to assume that’s not the case. I feel better this way.
I felt the same way about the travel essay. I couldn't decide on what to write about. I even went so far as to choose a park near my house at the last minute and just jot down things I already knew. But after thinking about I decided on the Rhythm Kitchen. While writing, I still didn't enjoy the assignment. But Stephanie told me that it turned out really well and I was surprised. I dont feel that it's my best work, and I'm definitely not that proud of it.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you! I went to one place thinking that is what I would write on but then took a total turn around and picked a local place that, to me, was more interesting. I know for me, I read it in my head and thought, "This needs work." But as I read it aloud, it didn't sound near as bad. Now, I still have revising to do but I had a lot of workable material which was wonderful. I would rather have too much information that not enough. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's all about choosing a good topic, isn't it? Always. Remember this as we move into the cultural film analysis, Jack.
ReplyDeleteI love the surprise when you read something that you wrote, and it's better than you remembered! Noice!