Journal 5

I believe that the three most important concepts we have covered in class thus far would have to be how everyday writing is non-institutionalized, what its purpose is and audience. When I analyze whether writing is “everyday”, I think, is this something that you learn from schooling or is it something you just do because you want to. Also, with everyday writing the audience almost always is known on a personal basis. Besides in this class, your teacher is not going to read and grade our everyday writing. Purpose is probably the most important aspect we have learned because the purpose of everyday writing is not to get an ‘A’ or to impress a teacher, but for your own personal enjoyment. Making birthday cards or writing letters are meant to show love or emotion towards a certain person, it’s not meant for everyone to read or even understand.

                  With that being said, yes I think tattoos align with the criteria for everyday writing. You’re getting something meaningful and personal permanently etched into your body. A random person may not understand what it means just by looking at it, but you know. You can almost consider tattoos to be a type of street art. I do not think the actual art of tattooing is everyday though. Someone cannot just pick up a tattoo gun and instantly be good at it, you have to be taught. But, having a tattoo on your body to convey ideas and/or beliefs is definitely considered everyday writing in my opinion.