As an English major, I was taught to become aware of things going on in the world, think critically, analyze characters and plots, and read to learn how to write. Not surprisingly, my two favorite things are traveling and reading (preferably both at the same time). Yet writing continues to be an adventure I choose to embark on every day, and every day, I have no idea about where it will lead me, which makes it that more exciting.
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