Once upon a time-my favorite phrase of all-my dad read many stories to me to lull me to sleep. Unfortunately, he began working longer hours and could not read to me. I grew restless and decided to read to myself. My dad and I had just finished The Two Towers in the LOTR trilogy and I decided to read the Return of the King by myself. I was seven at the time, but I did it! I barely understood a word of it, but I did it. Since that night, I have loved reading and writing. I hope I always will.