Perpetual Ruminations

Tuesday

Kind of tough getting in here tonight. I don't know why, but my internet disconnected on me, and now it's going very slow. I'm hoping it corrects itself real soon. On top of this, I'm using my netbook, which has a very small keyboard, and I'm just not accustom to it yet.

But, I won't get any more proficient if I don't just get in here and go. So, that's what I'm doing, and I'm sure there will be many typos as a result of my fingers missing their targets. It will give me an opportunity to try out the new grammar application I downloaded, however.

Speaking of grammar, I also have some good news on that very subject. I should start with the beginning, however, and make some sense out of this. I write well, as far as the context goes, but when it comes to mechanics, I lacketh. I'm not terrible with my grammar and punctuation, but I have a lot of room to improve. English and Grammar were two of my worst subjects in school as a child.

Now, I love to write, and need to do more writing. But, I also need an editor to correct my mistakes. I'm terrible at proofreading my own works, and not a lot of good at proofreading anyone else. It means I don't do much good when it comes to editing. It also means I make more mistakes to correct, too.

I have been wanting to improve in this area for a while, but I just didn't have the time. I don't have much more now, but I do understand that if I can improve my grammar and mechanics, I can actually have more time. I will write better, write faster, and won't have to take as much time to proofread. Also, I will be able to edit my own works, which is mandatory if I'm ever going to take my writing further than a personal hobby.

So, this last week, I ordered a couple of e-books on grammar and punctuation for Kindle. I also ordered one in print that I can use at work. This time of the year I have a lot of usable time at work, but I can't have anything electronic. By purchasing the book, however, I can read and do exercises at work and use this time to improve my writing and editing. I'm kind of excited and eager to get started.

The book is The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation, and I think it will be a wonderful aid in my learning grammar and improving my mechanics. I can use it at work, it has quizzes and tests, an I also have two other e-books to work through  on my Kindle application.

I'm nervous, and maybe even a bit anxious, but I know it's because of unfavorable situations back in my lower grades. But, as well as being a bit anxious, I'm also excited about overcoming this obstacle and becoming a better writer.