Saturday, March 13, 2010

Why don't you blog as often as you used to?

1. Writers block
There are times when I'm just at a lack of things to write about or develop.
2. I'm a slow writer
As you can see, it took me quite a while just to answer this question. Usually I like to "digest" a thought before writing about it.
3. School, extra-curricular activities etc.
All these take up time that I could have spent writing

Although my main purpose for writing is for the sake of writing, it's always nice to get feedback, comments etc. It's definitely an encouragement to continue writing posts when I get the sense that people actually read it.

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

formspring.me

What is your favorite book?

Of Mice and Men. Its a short captivating read that manages to explores many concepts about American society that all American citizens should be aware of.

I surprised myself by choosing this book, as I might have chosen a pop novel by Dan Brown or Stephen King a few months ago. However, I've begun to think more about the issue of sensationalism in today's media. In movies, it has taught the American consumer to prefer bloody fighting and steamy sex scenes, over dialogue and acting. In music, it has taught the consumer to prefer the generic, repetitive and "catchy" music rather than the complex and intricate. Likewise, in literature, it has taught the consumer to prefer symbolic anti-Christian conspiracy novels over the classics. Classics are now referred as "boring" even though they are abundant with interesting allusions and nuances. It is a sad to see society's artistic tastes degenerate towards the bland, mediocre and shallow.

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