Once again, I am reviving my blog. This is probably the 100th time already! Not really but I have had so many times before. My purpose this time around is to have a routine. In my entrepreneurial psychology class, we watched The Trombone Player Wanted. There, Marcus Buckingham, mentioned every week he keeps on finding opportunities to hone his strengths. Coincidentally, before the class started my teacher told me to try and have a routine that can build me up. So here it is. I will and I must do my best to blog everyday. Everyday, I will write about something that isn't about me. (Well, I will try.) I know that this will help me improve my writing skills. I have actually done this before. I used to diligently write every single day or every week. I believe in myself that I can write something of sense. Something smart. Something I would be proud of in a couple of years.

Last weekend, I found this interesting essay. I wasn't aware that it already created a buzz and another essay tried to rebut it. What I'm talking about is the essay from Though Catalog entitled "You Should Date An Illiterate Girl" by Charles Warnke. You may see the essay here. I'm not good in making sensible analysis; all the more giving a constructive criticism. But I'm going to give this a shot and try to express my thoughts.

When I read the essay, I thought to myself, is this why "I'm single?" The answer could be maybe. I know the article wasn't written to be taken as it is. There's sarcasm and irony. And it's too harsh to say "illiterate". Another thing is that, it seems like in the story, the girl being described isn't illiterate at all. I found the message more of like "date a stupid girl and you're good to go". They don't care less if you know that Shakespeare's first name is William. That you can easily trick them by making them think you're actually smart. No need to stress you're mind understanding what on earth is she talking about and time will simply pass by. There's lots of room for failure because she doesn't care. She doesn't have this ideal guy of hers based from fiction. You don't have to compete with stories and have your ego hurt just because she's smarter than you. I actually thought the author have a deep grudge with women who reads. Although I agree that one should know the difference between fantasy and reality. Trying to live your life like a story is pathetic. You should live life to create your own story.

So far this is what I got. More practice for me. If you want to read the rebuttal version check it out here. Also, here is a good response/reaction to the essay. I believe, I did better than I thought I would. But I sure do have more space for improvement.