Why I write

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I majored in Creative Writing, and although I have learned a thing or two from my years at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, I have never really improved to a level I can be confident with my work.  Even though my heart and my self-esteem were shattered countless times by the scathing and hurtful comments and criticism by my writing professors, I still loved to write.  I would show my collection of short stories to anyone who cared and was happy with the few friends who read my work.

After the many assignments and papers and articles I was forced to write in school, I haven’t written anything creative for a long time since then, except perhaps my resume.  After graduating I worked as an English instructor, then college professor, then editor.  It was during a short stint as an editor/writer  at a tourism Web site that I came to a shocking realization: Why wasn’t I writing?  Almost 14 years have passed without a story or as much as a doodle, and I have missed out on being a blogging pioneer.  I mean, I’m almost as old as the Internet!

It is with that regret and frustration and realization that I forced myself to come out of “retirement” and write again, and I have chosen blogging as my way to reach a wider audience while still being afforded the benefit of anonymity. For my topics I chose anime and cosplaying, things that I have a considerable knowledge about. Sure it isn’t journalism or writing at its finest, but I figured it was a start nonetheless.

It is then a truly ground-breaking, sky-shattering, space-splitting occasion as I, Xtian Mack, age 35, paid $8.17 for my own domain name to officially become a blogger, and henceforth vows to accomplish the following noble goals:

  1. To solve the mysteries of the universe, like withholding tax, fat-free ice cream, and metrosexuals.
  2. To guide the curious on a journey to the obnoxious, overrated, and obscene world of pop culture, anime, cosplay, vocaloids, toys, hobbies, gaming, and other aspects of popular culture while trying to turn a profit.  Well, recoup my $8.17 investment, at least.

And why should I spend considerable time, effort and money on such endeavors?

  1. Because the world is falling into ruin from human apathy, debauchery, and greed.
  2. Because I need proof of my existence.
  3. Because the world needs more love.

And the world does need more love because modern life has become helplessly absurd with each day that passes.  I have taken it upon myself to burn with this love, and I shall go forth and share my love of all things obscure, overrated and obscene  to change public opinion for the better one reader at a time.

 

 

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