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Joy! I'm a Creature Banana

Marj/Marjoured/ Glenda. Born on October 11, 1990. Certified Libra. A Fourth year student. Wannabe Atenean, Thomasian, Fighting Maroon, Lasallian. Loner. Misunderstood. Certified Bookworm. Likes all subjects except PHYSICS. Has a distant past. Frequents all the so-called "MASA" places. Has a short temper and one-track mind that goes well together. Word lover, number hater.The so-called "shock absorber" of the class. More?

Well, I decided to start off this article with a background of my short-spanned and illustrious career as a student cum writer...

Well, I had this serious encounter in writing since my elementary years. "Class, write something about your summer vacation.", "Class, write something about your pet." , "Class, write something about nature." The versatility is endless. I must admit, I don't like writing so much. I always ran out of ideas to write about.

Well, when I was in Grade 4, I wrote something about my fantasy vacation. And my teacher in English liked what I wrote. She was the one who encouraged me to write. Up to this day, I thank her for giving me the chance.

My teachers, well some of them, like the essays I write. They always give me praises for my works. I must admit, if weren't for them, I would've threw my manuscripts into the trash can and let the dump read it.

Of course, I also have my share of frustrations in this field. When I joined a writing club, I admit that I'm not a good writer. I always get criticized for my work. I don't really liked being criticized. I almost quitted if not for my friend who encouraged me.

When I went to high school, I had completely forgotten about writing. I only write for requirement and not for passion, as I always did before.

So why I'm telling you this? Well, I want to clarify some things up...

Well, the reason why I write is to "exorcise the demon in me." Quite confusing isn't it? Well, I write to satisfy the longings of my heart that I never experienced before...Mainly, out of what I hear and what I feel during that particular moment.

A writer's "personal demons" are the brainchild behind every countless story, essay, poem, manuscript, book or novel.

"A writer is a victim of a curse which for ordinary people the only cure is a bath."
-Bob Ong

Well of course, there are times when I'm required to pass formal themes for English class. And I admit, it's the worst-case scenario I've ever been into...

Well as I have said earlier, I hate being criticized. And formal themes are the most heavily bombarded with criticism or worse, corrections... Of course when I write, I put into consideration my grammar skills as well as the literary sense. That's why I'm disappointed. I tried everything, I set my mind into it and yet, I'm still bad-mouthed and criticized.

Well, of course we hate those who criticize our works but we need them. So if you cannot accept being corrected, then writing is not the profession for you...Many people thought that writers are the most arrogant people but it's the opposite.

Writers are the most heavily affected by rejection and failure compared to other people. The Door-to-door salesmen, when they are being ignored by people, they know that only the product, not them is the problem. But when writers get rejected, they are rejected because of their ability.

Many famous writers suffered great humiliation before their works were accepted. And of course, critics were next in their list of tormentors. But, what's important is you have readers that you can give your inspiration to.

"Write for them, not for the critics."