DOG 03: I Hate the Most, I Love the Most
DOG 03:
I Hate the Most, I Love the Most
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt so drained yet drowned that you wanted to be somewhere you could escape and be free?
I grew up knowing that reading and writing were often inseparable.
So, while I was growing up, I used to hate reading and writing. Perhaps because of the lengthy stories I have to read during class discussions or the number of essays I have to write to be able to receive credit for my bare minimum effort.
For as long as I can remember, I have hated these draining activities at the place where I was always exposed — school. I hated it for the fact that I considered joining sports at an early age so that I could avoid classes. But little me was so ironic because I remember I used to join journalism, and it’s still vivid how I enjoyed this competition so much. Maybe little me was drained so early that she couldn’t force herself to love the class to which she belongs.
Because I started to love writing when I discovered the beauty of poetry. Since poetry usually uses figurative language that evokes emotions and makes use of rhyme schemes and rhythmic structures, I figured out that this was the type of writing that I would love to do. Maybe this was the reason why I disliked essays at school because they were more literal and straightforward.
And when you start writing, you’ll eventually learn to explore reading to hone your skills. The first time I have explored reading was when my aunt introduced an app to me. It was an e-book reader full of her virtual books. She made me try to read her favorite story, and once again, the world of literature made me feel unreal. It was as if I had transcended the border of my escapism. That extent was a part I told myself I wanted to happen again.
The feeling of delving into the world of literature was something I had never imagined I would do, but it was something I knew for a fact I never regretted. I realized that the ones I hated were the ones that could only bring happiness to my escape when everything else felt so draining, and likewise when I felt like I was drowning in my own baggage of problems.
Because of my written pieces, I was able to gain knowledge and self-confidence. It made me know myself more than anyone else could. Through reading and writing, I was able to know where I stand — where I belong.
Now that my adulthood was nearing, I conceded that there’s more to life than just despising the things I could improve on. It’s indisputably true that what you hate the most, you’ll love the most.
Reading and writing make a great pair. Different lessons in the stories we read in books can help us apply them in reality. I feel the same way when we're writing. It makes me relate. Thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteRight? Great pair in a sense that we learn and enjoy doing these things.
DeleteI can relate to this. Reading can also improve your vocabulary and can affect your skills in writing.
ReplyDeleteI guess everyone can relate? It's very helpful, especially for educational purposes. I am relieved that you learned somethin from my blog.
DeleteJust like you, when I was little, I also hate reading and writing. But now, it is like a go-to friend that is always present when we needed someone to lean on. As much as we love reading and writing, it help us for the betterment of our vocabulary. I love everything about what you said! Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI am deeply flattered. Thank you for appreciating my blog!
DeleteAs someone who loves to read and write stuffs, this is a nice blog to read. Just like you said, it is a way to to express ourselves. I hope that as you enjoy the world of literature, you also find it as your safe place in times of trouble.
ReplyDeleteReading and writing are already bound in my life. It’s like my escape place whenever I feel like giving up. Thank you so much for appreciating my blog!
DeleteI could totally relate to this! Reading and writing have also been my way to escape from the things that I am not comfortable with. I had a nice read, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI guess we're all the same? But Im glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteI always have a love-and-hate relationship with writing, and sometimes I really don't know how. Writing is my comfort zone and something that I am always familiar with since I was a kid. But I hate doing it if it is for academic purposes because it prevents me on writing freely as I love expanding my imaginations. And as for reading, I think I also have same relationship too, since there are times that I find it hard to read academic books. This is a nice blog to read, it is nice to know that despite of us being a HUMSS students who are often gets mistaken by other people as someone who just read and write all the time, we have our own love and hate with reading and writing.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Everyone has different experiences, which you call love and hate relationships with reading and writing. Thank you for the great observation!
DeleteReading is one of the things I disliked the most as well, but it is also one of the skills that I have acquired and that has helped me all along because it helps me improve my reading comprehension, and with this skill, gathering information and writing different texts is much easier.
ReplyDeleteExactly! Reading and writing are very helpful to everyone. Once we master it, accomplishing activities would be much easier for us. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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