Why I Write
My new year’s resolution for 2022 is to write more that relate to my values and experiences. I wrote this piece for my Creative Writing class at university as a reminder of why I choose to write in the first place.
I do not major in an arts and literary field nor was I ever one to excel in my literature classes in elementary school. I did not know how to put two and three together to philosophize engaging pieces about my fantasies, emotions and beliefs. In fact, I do not think I was ever born to be a writer. What I do know however is that I find joy in people-watching and daydreaming every now and then. I sometimes find myself sitting alone in a coffee shop and observing an old couple sitting across the room feeding one another. This is when questions start to linger in my head. Is this what a happy married couple looks like? How can I find a relationship as prosperous and loving as this couple? What even is true love? My mind becomes a factory of thoughts which in return, produce a series of paragraphs and life manifestations on paper. It is then I find peace with myself and my reflection.
Like most children, I had a diary which I locked and kept hidden. My diary was my safe haven of sentiment and memories. When I was upset with my parents, I would write about why I felt that way, whether it be in bold and capitalized four-letter words or a short and sweet paragraph. When I held hands with my childhood crush at the playground, I would make up stories about what our life would be like if we lived in a magical castle. Ever since I was a child, I have considered writing to be my personal hideaway to think with and for myself. Writing is my source of self-care. Without it, I feel lost and frustrated.
I strive to be independent and self-sufficient. I write to give myself a voice when I feel like I am about to lose it. As someone who finds great importance in self-love, I write to relive my mistakes and memories whether it be in losing a job opportunity, failing to enter my dream university or finding true love in college. Through writing, I am able to make impactful decisions based on my experiences and lessons learned.
I write to give myself a sense of purpose. I am a digital creator and problem-solver who aspires to become a product owner one day. There is always something new to learn through studying other people’s work of art like Elon Musk or Melanie Perkins perhaps. Through writing, I am able to apply Asimov’s creative writing process to connect my ideas with other creators like myself in hopes of building a digital product of my own.
This is why I write.
While other writers intend to write for people, I write for myself so I can achieve my goals and stick to my values for the benefit of the people I so love. That being said, I look forward to my next chapter.
