For the English assignment this week, I was instructed to comment on other classmate’s blogs. I chose a few from the list and looked for the posts that contained their own thoughts versus a summary of an event.

First on my list was Monsef’s post about “Life’s Pursuit” by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Monsef summarized this zentangle, but followed up with his personal commentary. The main message of the comic was the distraction of material items and the toll it takes on people’s lives. These materialistic items seem to mean so much, but do nothing to benefit our lives. Life is short, but it should be lived full of joy and not through items.

I commented on Clayton’s post because it was one that caught my attention before I even received this assignment. In general, I am always intrigued by his writing, so this chance to look at his writing life outside of school. His writing life is quotes. When he is faced by a question he turns off lights to better think in darkness. When he comes to a conclusion, he turns it into a quote. These quotes he keeps to himself unless there is a situation where he can use his quote as advice to someone else in a similar position.

Finally, I commented on another zentangle blog by Molly. Her choice was similar to mine since it involved her love for art. The comic she chose was “The Calling.” Some of the first pictures in the comic were about artists’ pay checks in which Molly tired back to an inside joke about her friends and their future together as artists. The comic is about an artist’s life, but also about their motivation to never give up. Molly connected the comic to the idea of making a career out of something you love.

I have enjoyed reading other people’s thoughts, and will probably continue to comment on additional blogs to encourage the authors and help them improve.