Response to Fermin's post

      I found a interesting quote on Fermin's blog about Drawings.

Something that I enjoy to do on my freetime is to draw. I love to draw! I only need a notebook, pencil, and an ipod to keep myself active not physically but mentally. Almost everyday, I draw for about half an hour. I started to draw when I was a little kid and as years passed, my drawing skills improved a lot. What motivated me to start drawing was when I saw many favorite cartoons. When I was a little kid, I loved to watch DragonBall Z and WWE. Those were my favorite TV shows. As I observed the characters very closely, I took out a piece of paper and a pencil. I then began to draw. At first, my drawings were not too good. Day after day, I practiced and by the time I looked at my past and present drawings, I noticed dramatic changes. I can't say that I'm an expert because I'm not. I'm just an amature.

      This quote stood out to be because Fermin and I have something that we both like to do. Even though he likes drawing, on my free time I like to play on my guitar. I know relate to my guitar alot by hey I do what I love, don't judge. Now, Fermin as many years of practice on drawing and he was able to improve gradually overtime. I bet Fermin is pro at drawing. It has been a year and 2 months ever since I have gotten my first guitar. I remember that day so clearly like it was yesterday. One thing Fermin and I have in common is that we are both self taught. All I had was a guitar, a pick, a tuner, and the internet. Now you see Google is your best friend. I am not going to lie being self taught is really difficult because when you take lessons they start out by teaching you all the chords, notes, and tabs. But, I only knew how to do chords. No one taught me notes or how to read tabs. Now I know how to read tabs, sort of but still. I am making progress here.
      Doing something that you are inspired is different than being forced to do. My inspiration for learning how to play guitar is mainly Taylor Swift. She is a very talented singer and guitarist. From what I have experienced, everytime I try something new I eventually will quit and won't go back to what I was doing. Guitar has changed me for so many reason like giving up. If I stuggle with a song I know that if I persevere I would complete the song. From what I remembered, I improved so much during the past year, months and weeks. My parents rewarded me for my passion and hardwork for guitar by buying me a Fender guitar. Many people say that I am good but I don't see myself as good. I see myself as okay. I am really not that great. But I am improving. I realize that it takes time, practice, passion and dedication to do what you love doing.