What writing means to me and why I prefer to shy away from it, until now.
Being an Adult Learner, having been out of school for more than 30 years my weaknesses outweigh my strengths. My greatest weakness in writing, I would have to say is my spelling and use of grammar. I have recently been diagnosed with a slight learning disability which explains my problems with spelling and grammar. Having 4 children who I am very close too helps alleviate a huge portion of my inhibitions about writing, that combined with the newer technologies of programs like MS Word and other programs like it that have spell and grammar check help me in my daily writing needs.
In contrast to my weaknesses and fears of writing, I have always had a creative imagination fueled by my love of reading. Raising children and helping them with their home work has given me some; ever so minimal and scarce, confidence in my abilities. Using stories to entertain my children, and now my grandchildren has continuously been a favorite pastime for them as well as myself. So my greatest strength would have to be listed as experience, practice and a true love of the written word.
During my 29 years of marriage, I have assisted my husband David in many ventures, from him attending college to obtain the multiple degrees that he has; which I am still experiencing the …show more content…
When it comes to that complex report or thesis I have the ability to gather a wealth of assistance and knowledge that will guide me to success just as I have done to the best of my abilities for everyone else in my
Being an Adult Learner, having been out of school for more than 30 years my weaknesses outweigh my strengths. My greatest weakness in writing, I would have to say is my spelling and use of grammar. I have recently been diagnosed with a slight learning disability which explains my problems with spelling and grammar. Having 4 children who I am very close too helps alleviate a huge portion of my inhibitions about writing, that combined with the newer technologies of programs like MS Word and other programs like it that have spell and grammar check help me in my daily writing needs.
In contrast to my weaknesses and fears of writing, I have always had a creative imagination fueled by my love of reading. Raising children and helping them with their home work has given me some; ever so minimal and scarce, confidence in my abilities. Using stories to entertain my children, and now my grandchildren has continuously been a favorite pastime for them as well as myself. So my greatest strength would have to be listed as experience, practice and a true love of the written word.
During my 29 years of marriage, I have assisted my husband David in many ventures, from him attending college to obtain the multiple degrees that he has; which I am still experiencing the …show more content…
When it comes to that complex report or thesis I have the ability to gather a wealth of assistance and knowledge that will guide me to success just as I have done to the best of my abilities for everyone else in my