Welcome!

Today I'm very excited. This year has started with several new discoveries. Or rather what I have found is a glimpse into the world of possibilities in different aspects of my life. The one more relevant to you all is related to this chance of adding a new dimension to your experience in language learning. As discussed in class and in our website, one of the expectations for this class is that you write two or three times a week for 30 minutes. Keeping a journal in English will allow you to explore your own ideas, keep a sense of balance in your life, and develop your writing skills throughout the process.
One of the main tenets of developing good writing skills is that you actually do write! We hardly ever devote enough time to this art. By keeping your journal, you will be able to explore your ideas. We do not know what we think until we've written it down. Besides, the fact that you will give yourself the gift of an inward look for a few minutes a couple of times every week will help you unwind and find a sense of balance that will surely have a most positive effect on the rest of your day. Along the way, you will be honing your writing skills, since exploring ideas is what you are expected to do to write a good essay.
I hope you enjoy this activity. I know that it may look like a daunting task right now, but as you start doing it, you will develop a familiarity with the blank page in front of you. It should become your good friend, or a place of solace, or a time of reflection to be with just yourself.
Enjoy the ride!