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To be defined is to be tied down and held back...freedom lies within the unknown
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- Jan 4th, 2006
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- Oct 5th, 2008
About Me
I'm a college senior majoring in philosophy. I've loved writing all my life, and when I write I write for myself. I post some of my stuff to quizilla when I think others might enjoy reading it, but it's more of a self-expression than anything else. That said, oftentimes parts of my stories are autobiographical, and other times they are mere flights of fancy. Either way, I think they're interesting fiction for those with a hint of an intellectual taste.
Newest Creations
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Determined -- Chapter 3
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Determined -- Chapter Two
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Determined
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Latest Journal Entry
October 1, 2008
An Aside on the Nature of Journals
Journals are interesting...some people write them and then never read them again. Some people write them with the intention of reading them later. Still others write them with an audience in mind. Either way, a journal's style is clearly defined by whether or not the author intended the journal to be read, and if so, by whom.
Even if we wanted to be truly open and honest, the knowledge that others will read it changes the way we write and the way we talk about events, even if the change occurs subconsciously. Even a personal diary, if meant to be read again at a later date, aims at justifying it's authors actions.
Afterall, no one likes that feeling of guilt or shame--whether it arises because someone else sees that part of us we want to hide, or if only because we've recognized that side in ourself.
That said, I keep a real journal with all my most deep, dark secrets--all of my lifes ups and downs, my embarassing character flaws and my most prideful moments. It's private, and I never even intend to read it again myself. It's simply nice to release the feelings from within me.
This journal, on the otherhand, should I choose to continue writing it in, will be a much more viewer-friendly version of my life. It may contain some sincere philosophical insights, and laughter about my clumsy ways...but as with any written word that was written with an audience in mind...take it with a grain of salt. Always keep in mind, when reading anything, what the author was thinking when they wrote it, and what ulterior motives direct their syntax and diction.
An interesting thought exercise, eh?
