I started school a little bit late. I was five then. I was so interested in learning that I knew the alphabets and numbers even before I started school. Soon enough I fell in love with reading and my dad got me several story books. It was not until I saw nine years old that I started writing. The first story I wrote was about an orphan. Back then I had read a lot of stories about orphans so I guess that inspired me.
The older I got the more I fell in love with writing fiction. I would mostly write short stories but with time I wanted to do more,like to go further and write a novel. I made my first attempt at writing a novel when I was 12. It was inspired by 'Merlin',a television series about the wizard Merlin who see ed as Prince Arthur's manservant. At a point,I lost interest in it. I made another attempt when I was 14 and I was again unable to finish it. My third attempt was in 2013,which I was able to complete but I have choosen to keep it hidden because I believe its not good enough. All through my struggles,one thing remained unchanged...I still want to write,I still love it and I want to get better.
I started another story last year and I'm still battling to complete but I've been procrastinating. I made up my mind to start a blog so that I could encourage myself to write and also improve my skills. Its been a rewarding experience so far, I've been able to add more stories to 'Haneem's diary' and I'm just exploring my other interests.
I've ways been such a dreamer. My dreams,my goals and aspirations have kept me going. I dream of traveling the world and experience different cultures to experience more of nature and to meet different people.
I strongly believe that my pen can take me to wherever I want. I'm able to create characters and I'm able to live my dreams through my characters. I feel very blessed to have that. I've learned more about myself through writing; I'm able to express myself better,to be different people and to experience life better. I'm fully convinced that writing is a gift from God to me.
When I finished secondary school,I had no particular ambition probably because of the difficulties involved in gaining admission and getting your desired course. I just choose Microbiology and made up my mind to study it. Luckily,I was given the course and I'm presently in my second year! So you can say writing is my one true love.
I love reading too but its sad to admit that I haven't read many books. Its always been one thing or the other. I'm unable to do anything when school is in session,I dedicate my whole attention to school. Another problem is where I live,there is no standard bookshop where I can find the types of books I want to read.
My biggest fan and my biggest supporter is my oldest brother. He had encouraged me right about the time I started writing up to date. He is one more reason I have to keep writing-not that I was ever planning on letting it go.
I don't know if I'm boring you but I actually intend to inspire you. It doesn't have to be writing,it can be so many other things. Make wise use of your talent and let it take you places.
Lesson#1: Discover your talent and never let it go.
Blogging has been fun,I absolutely love it. The purpose I started it is to keep on writing. I've started a new adventure and I've discovered more.
Guess what? I've been blogging with my blackberry because its my only access to the internet. Its not exactly the best option and I've been having challenges but the important part is that I can share my thoughts,my story and my art with the world.
Lesson #2: Don't you dare use what you lack as an excuse,work with what you have.
Lesson#3: Keep dreaming! It helps a lot when you have a goal.
Thanks for reading! Love you all!
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