Before this semester I never really took the time or even considered sitting down and actually writing with a purpose other than for a research paper, homework assignment, etc, etc. Taking an English class this semester with a professor who is so passionate about writing has really been infectious for me. I have started writing as therapy. It has suprisingly helped me deal with some hard times in my life that I had previously never really dealt with in this one. Honing in on memories and putting them on paper is such a beautiful form of expression and therapy in my life now. I will be forever grateful to my professor for that.