Microtheme Forces Internal Reflection

Through this course, and maybe especially through the work of writing your microtheme, what are you learning about yourself as a writer? More broadly, what are you learning about yourself, in general?

Looking at a microtheme paper and then reflecting about yourself may seem far fetched but I actually learned a lot about myself during a fifteen minute free write in my College Writing II class. I may not have gotten to the point right away but I just let my mind spew words into my pen and I wrote, so here it is...

"Writing assignments for College Writing II so far have been a challenge. However, most papers I write are difficult, as I am not the greatest writer. Every paper though, I slowly develop new skills and reach out of my comfort zone, striving for excellence whether it be content, fluency, or organization.

There are many aspects about my writing I still have to work on but I am trying to do the best I can and work with what I have (my intelligence and writing abilities). At first I always dislike teachers that place me out of my little comfort bubble, but eventually I suck it up and accommodate to the different wishes of each teacher. That being said, with every teacher I encountered, the more skills I develop and improve.

Working on my microtheme, I found it to be difficult, like with every paper I start, but after the feeling of being overwhelmed and finally beginning the assignment, I realize I can do it. Simple as that, I can do it. So now, as I sit here, I think to myself, if I can focus my attention on one very specific problem, get down to the nitty gritty, what else can I do if I put effort and time into it? The answer: practically anything I want to do and I realize that this what always happens to me. Every time I want something I do it myself and put my heart into it and eventually the outcome comes out perfect.

The key to doing anything desired is to involve yourself, but more importantly, keep going even when it seems impossible or is pushing you back. No one improves without going through hard times because if life is great all the time, would there be a reason to strive, overcome, reach out, reflect, and solve problems? No, probably not. So as much as I hated the first steps to writing that microtheme I am glad I got through it because now I have that wonderful feeling of satisfaction after completing it. And I learned a new style of writing and thinking that will for sure benefit me in my future.

Improving and learning are the most important ideas or concepts to me. Without them, I would never gain new knowledge or insight into myself and others, with how they think and learn. My brain feels lifeless if I don't continue to push and better myself."

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So basically my free write took the microtheme and saw how challenging it was but I was able to overcome it through time and a good amount of hard work. When I understood that was how I got through the assignment, I kept thinking and saw that throughout my entire life everything that was challenging, I completed because I focused my mind and gave it my all. I learned how determined I really am and how I refuse to create anything less than average, I actually strive to be perfect, with papers, grades, art, or any other activities. I am determined, and persevere through it all because I want the best and want to do my best, I feel I have a strong mentality and really do have a bright future ahead of me.