Periodically, my mother tells me I should be a writer. I always disagree, because 1)she's my mother and she thinks every thing I do is great. That's just how mothers are; and 2) I don't actually like writing. I did it in school because it was required, but I've never really been a fan of just writing on my own. Except, sometimes I get in the mood for it. I might journal for several days in a row, then stop abruptly and pick it back up months (or a year) later. I actually enjoy writing about my experiences sometimes. Writing this travel blog is both creative and therapeutic for me. I also enjoy reading about other people's travel experiences, like those who inspired me to first chronicle my trip to India. I hope I inspire people to travel and write the way they influenced me.
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a Facebook status saying that I want to be a travel writer after reading a couple of travel magazines and articles online. A week later, my friend sent me an email about a travel writing class at a local college. I will start that class later this month. I also joined www.blackatlas.com, a website sponsored by American Airlines for people to share and learn about travel experiences around the world from a black perspective.
I appreciate all of my "50,000 coaches", but especially my mother and my friend, Tiffany for encouraging me to pursue being a travel writer.
Stay tuned...
By the way, can anyone guess the movie with the phrase "50,000 coaches"? Reply in the comments for this post.
3 comments:
Akeelah and the Bee! #google :-)
We have a winner! "Akeelah and the Bee" is one of my favorite movies, and that line about Akeelah having 50,000 coaches in her neighborhood who were willing to help her is probably my favorite line.
I was one day too short. I was going to reply with Akeelah and the Bee as well. I remember you were telling me about it as soon as you saw it. By the way, we NEED to talk. I miss Ms. Stephens.
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