I am opinionated, frenzied, egotistical, and overly caring; I write because I need a medium to translate these discernible characteristics into a form of artistic expression.

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Today, more than ever, individuals are extremely susceptible to labeling other people or groups in a critical or derogatory manner. People are much more complex than a title or trait such as “democrat,” “student,” or “funny.” Individuals possess outstanding qualities and traits that can only be relayed through in-depth communication. Writing provides forward thinkers such as myself an outlet to elaborate on the intricacies of other people, events, or life in general without compromising generic interests. I write to share my views on the world I live as well as the world I want to live in.

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In a similar light to writing out intricate thoughts, I write to slow down. When in a pensive state, my brain races like Jeff Gordon’s supped up #86 Ford Racecar, while my hand is only as fast as my mom’s SUV. Writing out assignments, quotes, and thoughts provides me the opportunity to reflect on my current situation and analyze my next steps, if there are any. With a pencil in my hand, I switch from Dori to Nemo and my mind resets as I hone in on my writing.

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Writing is usually portrayed as creating art for others to read, observe, and enjoy; without seeming self-absorbed, I write because nobody writes like I do, and it is all for me. When composing passages for my own reading, or for a greater readership such as through the journal I work for, I share my thoughts and feelings because nobody thinks like I do. When I was 7 and my Grandpa was 81, we went fishing in the Salt Lakes in Utah and we both shared the victory of catching our first fish. I wrote my Grandpa a note expressing how accomplished I felt and how happy I was to share this memory with him; our bond was reaffirmed as this same letter was read to hundreds at his funeral 8 years later. The crowd swooned in unison, however, regardless of how many people heard this, my message to Papa Gus was most importantly cemented in history. Writing builds my sense of self-worth by shattering the stigma that everything we do is temporary; my written words and work are everlasting.

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I write because I have been deeply impacted and moved by prior stories and lessons that I have read, heard, and learned. When putting pen to paper, I aspire to duplicate the sensations and feelings evoked by such prominent stories to me and relay them to my audiences. I write to establish important moments and experiences in my life, for myself and the world, so others can feel what I feel and more.

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Words are like life, they are everywhere, all around you. One can go around and watch life go by from the outside, or they can contribute to it by adding their verse and imprint, physically and through writing. Write for yourself, write to share, write to change the world.