An Ending

           This semester is coming to an end and for my last blog entry, I am assigned to reflect upon my experience. My professor told us to answer three different questions for our final blog. How has my perspective changed of nature, and how do I fit in with nature? What have I learned about writing in general? And lastly, what is my view on blogging?

            

            First, I have to say that my perspective of nature has not really changed. I have always viewed nature as being a beautiful and wonderful thing in which I live. Nature has always captivated and enchanted me and that has not changed, nor will I think that view will ever change. Even though my perspective of nature has not changed, I do believe my place in nature has been altered a little. I never used to think about what my role in nature is, and now, I find myself appreciating nature a bit more. After learning about plastic bottles, I have not bought one since. I also find myself buying locally when before, I had never given much thought to how I got my food or where I bought it from. This class and everything it has taught me has made me aware of my actions in nature.

            

           Throughout this course, I do believe my writing has improved. I had an assignment of writing a poetry analysis. This was only the second time writing about poetry and I do believe that I improved since my last one. I also gained knowledge about the difference of nature writing versus environmental writing. In my opinion, nature writing has more appeal because it makes nature romantic in a way that environmental writing does not. I hope to keep writing about nature and the wonders and beauties of it.

           

           Lastly, I think this blogging assignment was interesting. This was the first time I have ever blogged, and I have to say that I actually enjoyed it. I can see myself keeping up with blogging when I find time to write. Finding time to write is not always easy, though. The most interesting and fun part about blogging for me was creating imagery. I love when I get a picture in my head and then I write down what I’m seeing. It’s a challenge trying to get my readers to see the image that I see through my explanatory words. Overall, I enjoyed this blogging experience and hope to find time in the future to continue writing.