180 Days Of Nicole

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Every English class has been the same. Grammar, boring books, SAT prep, and essays. And because of that - and also just the atmosphere my previous teachers set for me - English has never been my favorite subject, but this year I think my opinion on the subject has changed. Being in Mr. Weinstein’s class has sparked something inside me, making me change. It might be the chill environment he sets for not only me but the rest of the class. Or it might be how open minded and easygoing Mr. Weinstein is. All I know is, I’ve been able to change in some way these 180 days. That’s why I’ve named my online portfolio 180 Days Of Nicole. This is me. This is the proof of my growth and changing these past 180 days.

Before coming into Mr. Weinsteins class, I guess I was just an average writer. An average writer following all the “proper” and “best” writing techniques. But Mr. Weinstein has taught me that writing is all about being FREE. No one can tell you what not to write. No one can tell how to write something. Everything that my past teachers have taught me aren't as important to me in my writing process. Now I can write things in whatever way I want to. When I write a poem, essay, or research paper, it won’t sound like a robot anymore - spitting out everything someone wants to hear. Instead when I write, I will sound like myself.

All the writing I’ve constructed and created this year, and in the previous years, have been based off pain. Pain is the easiest thing for me to write about. Pain, anger, sadness. All these negative feelings inspired me to create something. But this year I’ve learned that not everything should be based off sadness and despair. I’ve been able to write about some happier, quirkier, and somewhat funny pieces. I hope I can start changing my “style” and writing more happy things.