Blog Post Assignment 2

     I consider myself to be a fairly decent writer.  I usually display some of my best work on  assignments that are due in a " days to weeks" time frame.  The papers that I write during these time frames generally flow well and have few to no grammatical errors.  I partly attribute this to the fact after I write them, I have the opportunity to check them then check them again and again before turning them in.  I run into major problems, however, when my writing assignments are of the timed variety.  By timed, I mean the writing assignment that are assigned and due during a single class period or the one's that are attached at the end of an exam.  When an assignment of this type is placed before me, I get nervous and void of all thoughts.  It literally takes me about five minutes to  come up with at least one word to write down on the paper.  Once I finally get to writing in these situations, my papers lack the flow and mechanics that I strive to achieve in all my writings.  Let me take a moment to explain what I believe is the cause of my deficiencies when it comes to timed writing assignments.  I will also lay out the plan of action that will be using to correct these deficiencies.
     First, after careful analysis of my problem, I was able to attribute my deficiencies to my " comfy zone" writing style.  I guess you are wondering what I mean by a "comfy zone" writing style?  Well, it is the method by, which I write my papers when I am at home.  My "comfy zone" consists of my comfy clothing, my comfy writing area which is usually my bed, my trusty thesaurus, and the spell check feature on my computer.  I guess I have grown so accustomed to these amenities that it has become difficult for me to write without using them.  When using my "comfy zone" style of writing, I am very relaxed and ready to write.  My thoughts are plentiful and my ideas flow like a river.  Also, in my "comfy zone," I can begin writing and if I am not satisfied with the product, I can tear it up and start all overt again.  Howbeit, at school, I am not so lucky.  There are no "comfy zones" in my classrooms.  Furthermore, I do not have the option of starting my paper over as many times as I would like.  If do not get it right the first time, I am pretty much "out of luck."
     So, I have devised a plan to fix my deficiencies I have to begin by thinking outside my "comfy zone."  I will start by writing at the table instead of my bed and not writing in my "comfy clothing."  I will either write while wearing my school uniform or some similar attire.  I have already begun using applications on my computer to increase my vocabulary and help with my spelling.  I will also try to stay on point with my first drafts and see them through.  Moreover, I am going to try to take the relaxation and ease that I felt in my "comfy zone" into my classroom and maybe my ideas will flow there as well.  I believe that if I can incorporate this plan into action, my timed writing deficiencies will be resolved or abated at the least. 

Hello. My name is Kahlia King. I am a sixteen year old junior at B.C. Rain High School. I have many interests and hobbies. One of my favorite things to do, however, is working with the small kids at my community recreational center. My favorite hobby is experimenting with make up. My strongest subject in school is Math with English being a close second. My expectations for this school year are to learn as much as possible and to give 110 percent in all of my classes. I hope that everything we are taught will get me even closer to fulfilling my dream of becoming an Aerospace Engineer in the future. I hope we all have a wonderful school year filled with new and exciting experiences.