Sometimes you Gotta Wing It

Hey everyone, my name is Erica. I am currently a sophomore pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I am also working toward a reading minor. I have just finished up the application process to get into the Education program so cross your fingers for me! I am a member of the Women's Tennis team here at LCSC. We kick off the season with an away match against WSU on Jan. 21st so my life is about to get a lot busier. Along with playing on the tennis team I also work in the Tennis Center office and teach lessons, 4 days a week, to all different age groups.

To be honest, I have no idea what this blog is going to be about. I am currently just winging it hoping to get the hang of it along the journy of the semester. Realisticly speaking, I would have never created a blog without it being mandatory for a grade.

In my opinion, reading and writing go hand in hand. I would like to share some of my experiences with reading to create a partial understanding of where I am coming from.

My favorite book of all time is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss if I am being honest. I like to read but don’t have a favorite style or author. The book just needs to hold my attention. I was read to as a child by my parents and older sister but I struggled for a long time with reading. I honestly would have told you I hated reading all the way through junior high and high school. My older sister is very competitive and she was naturally a very talented reader. She could read faster than me, at a higher level than me, and she learned how to read earlier than I had. I remember feeling pretty dumb when I would read so I often found other things to fill my time. I began to look at reading differently when I took Children’s Literature here at LCSC.I am completely fascinated with children’s literature and the rate of improvement of cognitive development in relation to literature in children.
This is a recent photo of my two sisters and I on Christmas. My older sister Erin is on the far left. She is the one who always kicked my butt in reading. My younger, though tallest, sister Dana is in the middle. As you probably already guessed, I am on the far right. If you ever see me around campus I can almost guarantee you that I will not look this dressed up :)

Please let me know any suggestions you may have for my blog!!