writing to write

I think writing is one of the greatest inventions humans have. Well writing just to write is one of the greatest inventions humans have. It teaches us. It can be done on paper, a journal/diary, a computer, on our passed out friend's faces, on our hands, on the sidewalk, on a wall, in a note, in our heads, or anywhere. Think about all the ridiculous peculiar things you've written on. I personally prefer to write in my little trendy moleskin. I do write on this blog now and then but if you scroll down you'll find the dates are few and far between. My moleskin definitely gets the most attention it seems. I fill it with thoughts, stories, ideas, bible verses, laughs, drawings, whatever. Yet I still don't feel I write enough sometimes. Its weird how writing something down, especially a feeling can clarify what is really going on up there in the noggin. I'll start writing about surfing and a few sentences later, I'm discussing some word or heartache or school or an adventure. I think writing just to write is crucial and can really illustrate one's train-of-thought. Thats a funny saying: train-of-thought, but I guess its pretty accurate, like there is a miniature train steaming through my head gathering and piling up every load of ridiculousness my brain throws at it. I imagine its similar to those little trains that go under the Christmas Tree, the ones that fall off the track so easily. Writing can kinda be like that I guess.

For me at least, I like to write for boatloads of reasons. The biggest probably being just that it keeps me sane.

a thank you note

I had a fun writing assignment in one of my courses the other day. The idea was to write something anything short but first choose the audience, choose the format, and also choose the topic. I figured I'd write a thank you note from a pencil to its eraser:

To my close and faithful Friend,

I want to really thank you for all your dedication and years of commitment. I realize that at times I have regrettably taken you for granted, but truly it is you that completes our purpose as a bi-purposeful instrument. Oh how the years have gone by, what great writing we have created together! Without you, my work would be only a scribbled bumbled mess of grammar mistakes. You allow me to start new and forgive an errors so easily. How swift is your grace!

As the years have passed, I have been warn down to almost nothing, and you a mere nub of your once magnificent self. Day by day we become less, but how close we have grown. Alas, we are a tribute to the greatness of writers! I will never forget you for the humility and hard work you have contributed to our efforts. How marvelous it has been! It is an honor to have served beside you. Thank you dear and close friend, I am truly grateful.

Sincerely,

Pencil