Is the Writer's life for me?

I suppose I lack a skill in vocal communication. I am always giddy with laughter, it seems; I mumble; I find difficulty with formulating proper sentences. I am bashful. I cannot seem to fumble on the proper words to end a conversation.

By all means, I prefer the written word. I may someday become an author: a creator of stories. I am always amazed at the skill some authors have at creating characters, setting the stage [not literally, as in theatre], and developing a plot. Most of my knowledge of the written word comes from either reading books [primarily sci/fi fantasy and historical fiction novels] or writing articles.

I am currently writing for the Johnsonian, my school newspaper. Although I am writing for the Health/Science section, I may prefer to begin writing in the Arts section. Each subject interests me to some degree. Photography: a photographer. Science, Zoology, Conservation: a scientist. As humbling as these two choices sound, I find myself lost, setting a course into uncharted territories, expecting to learn numerous things. I seem to be going outward bound.

I am inspired by Madeleine L'Engle, who, without degrees in physics, in biology, etc, was able to write the Time quartet. It amazes me that so little knowledge but some experience can inspire stories.