What makes up a good story

To me what makes up a good story is having the basic fundamentals, exposition, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution. But of course, adding in some creativity and imagination to make it more interesting and fun to read. There should also be a purpose in writing the story whether it's to entertain, be educational, or to give hope. A good story makes people want to read it and keep reading it, it keeps them interested the whole time without having a dull moment. Stories can be told in all different types of ways, books, CDs, podcast, but the best ones are told from people who have experienced things first hand. Like older people who like to tell all their stories from the good old days, when gas wasn't even a $1 a gallon and everything cost 5 cent. What's your all time favorite story? (Comment)

second post

Reading through my last post i realized a whole lot of mistakes that was made as far as grammar and proper sentence structures go. To be honest I'm a bit embarrassed. I'll also be honest and say that since i can remember i have never liked English or been too good with it. All I'm asking is those who read my blog bare with me i don't mean to sound illiterate i promise. Now what I'm wondering though what is proper blog etiquette? Is it alright to put lol's or use abbreviations of words? I'd imagine not but that's my question for this post.(Comment)

I hope this is the correct way to write a blog

 I decided to blog while sitting in my engineering graphics class. Safe to say I'm pretty excited about this class I'm hoping and praying I can do good and pertain all the knowledge given to me this semester. I plan on getting a degree in this subject so I feel it is very important for me to pay close attention along with enjoying it as well. What I am looking forward to though is all the lab and hands on class work my teacher has said that we will be taking part of. Quick fun fact though my teacher shared with us that in the U.S there is shockingly only six percent of people who actually enjoy their careers. although those six percent were mainly those create and produce things which makes me excited that being product engineering designer I can actually be satisfied with my career. anyway I'm interested in hearing about your classes this week what's your favorite? what career have you chosen? (comment)