Writing in Spanish for me is like being in momma’s company
Since I’m a little child I have always felt this kind of confidence when momma is next to me. For this reason, the fact that Spanish is my mother tongue makes me feel accompanied and supported when writing. In comparison with the two foreign languages I write in, writing in Spanish turns out to be a little bit easier and makes me feel more comfortable -it is like if I were at home with momma on Sundays-.
Writing in French for me is like cooking a new recipe
When I write in French I have to play with words in order to create “sexy” texts, while in the kitchen I have to play with ingredients in order to make a good recipe. In other words, when I write in French I start by putting a little of syntax, a pinch of coherence, I chop up some adverbs, adjectives, prepositions and verbs very carefully, willing to have a well cooked text. I always try to find the best ingredients I can use, so that I can chop them up, put them into the pot and make a delicious dish. From time to time I have to take a mouthful directly from the pot for checking if my recipe goes in its right point -this would be similar to go over the text and make some changes-. Finally, I end up with something that can be delicious for me, but not for the audience.
Writing in English for me is like climbing a mountain
When I write in English I feel like climbing a mountain; I do really have to be aware of where I’m stepping in and I always try to find the safest paths on my way to the top. During my journeys there are some clear days that make me feel like climbing like an expert, but there are other times that I get to potholes that make me feel kind of blocked and my frustration comes out and doesn’t allow me to keep on my way. The important thing is try to find a way to get over these potholes and reach the top. I know it isn’t easy to reach the top. I always do my best, though.
I think no matter which language I write in, it is always gonna be a very slow process FOR ME for sure
♦♣♠♥ Edward Sarasty ♥♠♣♦
What do you really mean, when you write that writing in Frech can be delicious for you, but not for the audience"? Is it because of grammar issues or for the ideas?
ReplyDeleteThe thing is that sometimes U think U have written a great text, but I can be a piece of gabage for ohters...
ReplyDeleteOh I see... then it is for you ideas.. I think that happens all the time, when you write don't matter in what language is, but the important it is the process and how you feel and learn about it.
ReplyDeleteThat's true it happens to me all the time... but who cares, you have to be convinced that what you think is as important as someone else's... Good reflection Esgar!!!!
ReplyDeleteI found your french writing a delicacy for the senses... It's great if you can relate your feelings about your words -whatever is that you write- with food or anything like that... It acquires a huge value for other people sensibility and also makes your idea a little bit more approachable.... It's nice man congratulations!!!
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