Talk:Takako Sugiura/@comment-397235-20140621044642/@comment-67.174.132.44-20140629224630

I've done most of my writing recently, though I used to enjoy high school essays. Apparently, despite my lack of actual effort, my 'unique and open minded' perspective won me a lot of brownie points with both my Social Studies and Biblical Literature teachers. Otherwise, I wouldn't have passed both classes. From 2010 to 2012, I think I wrote at least 50 long essays. I only turned in about 4 of those. By the end of 2012, they were mostly about how disgustingly bigoted and useless the other students were (quite the cynic, I was). They actually had a lot of well-researched information about cultural changes and marginalized groups. I live in a very conservative, edge-of-Bible Belt community. So, none of my opinions would have been taken well or seriously anyway. [No intention of offending anyone, just digging up old bones.]

Christ, I can never give a simple answer, can I?

Now, however, I stay out of social issues and politics. I use writing as a form of escape and a beacon of hope. I'd say my real start was 8 months ago. I have a tough time staying focused on a single project, but I think I might be successful if I can find some way or someone to help balance my ego and crushing self-doubt. I'd also be interested in reading something you've written, if that's possible.

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