If I told myself that at some point in my life, I would write when it was not necessary, I would have laughed. I would have laughed so hard that people would be intrigued to know what finally made me crack an endearing smile. It is evident in my style and composure of my writing that it is not my forte, but it is clear that I have much to say.
I strongly believe that the writing process cannot be streamlined into a single process that works every time for everyone. To me, it is rather a process that is open to changes and ideas that strike at any second. I had a hard time, and still do to this day, planning exactly what I intend to write about; it just comes to me. I then filter whether I should put my thought in at that moment or not.
If I had to describe my writing process it would be to just write everything that pops into my head and rearrange the ideas to make a coherent piece. On top of that, I can only write when the deadline is close. I noticed that the pressure ignites a fire from which I get my strength. The ideas come to me faster, the connections become clearer and the passion behind the piece is vibrant. By the time I have finished, I don’t even read it because I know I will try to start over. This is every OCD organized freak’s nightmare and the student about whom your teacher warned you to not follow the same footsteps, but it is true and it does work for me. Would I still be doing it if my results failed me?
I decided to write because I learned that in my field it is what will set me apart. We are all trained and schooled to write scientific research papers, but is that training really good enough? Employers want to squeeze the last drop out of us, and that last drop is writing. The best way to relay our knowledge is through writing. Our research findings have to be written down and passed down to those who want to elaborate upon it.
Whether we notice it or cover our eyes in oblivion, in this day and age we are always writing. Writing has evolved from hieroglyphics on walls describing stories, to a multi-lingual system that has its own style wherever you go. One of the reasons why I never liked to get into writing was because not everyone saw what you were trying to depict in the same way because everyone has differing perspectives. I see math as my expression writing. I see mathematics as a beautiful art because wherever you go. It is the same. It is one of the few things in the world upon which we can all agree. What makes writing so intriguing is that it is not the same wherever you go, and no one is ever wrong. Perception is one of the key attributes to understanding one's writing and finding what to write about. It is how we view things, and how we want our audience to view our thoughts. Our environments, experiences and excursions to see other point of views mold how we see things in life.
I hope that by writing more, I can strengthen my Achilles’ heel, but also gain insight into different views and perceptions. Writing is a very important skill that should not be consigned to oblivion, whether we strive our very best to escape it.
