There are only a few things in this world that captivate an audience’s attention while demanding utter silence. No conversation, no rebuttal, just mere silence. Writing happens to be my favorite of the bunch. Its presence interrupted my life at the age of twenty-one with a purpose. Suddenly, I was provided with a newfound way to understand, communicate, and express my feelings in a clear and concise manner. Now I stand here before you as a twenty-three-year-old college graduate writing about any and everything including writing itself.