The Uknown Awaits...........

Seems like just yesterday I was feeling the excitement of starting spring quarter at the local college.
Finally the day arrived, the first day of spring quarter!!! With each new day, I began to realize that the anticipated excitement of spring quarter was slowly beginning to fade, gradually being replaced with the stress of deadlines, and final exams.
It amazes me when feelings of sadness occasionally overwhelm me, leaving me to wonder why they have come, only to realize that another chapter in the book of 'life' has come to a close. Excitement and anticipation will once again replace the feelings of sadness as I wait to see how the next chapter unfolds.
New faces, and friends, and 'old' ones I hope to see again. I take with me many pleasant experiences and memories along in my bag of tools as I continue to chisel a place to call my own. Even with my keen sense of direction.......the unknown awaits.

It's a GREAT day!!!!!

It's a GREAT day, even though the sun isn't out
It's a GREAT day, and I am out of money.
It's a GREAT day, though my car is running like crap
It's a GREAT day, and I have nothing to wear.
It's a GREAT day, my hair needs cutting, house needs cleaning, yard needs mowing, and the world is falling apart all around me in s l o w motion.
Yet it is still a GREAT day..................
It's a GREAT day, because I have a roof over my head
It's a GREAT day, and I have enough food in my cupboards
It's a GREAT day, to enjoy my pets, and be thankful they are still alive and with me
It's a Great day......... to know that I have been blessed with another 'beautiful' day to enjoy life, all that I have, my parents who are still with me, and most of all my five precious children who I adore and love with every part of my being. They are my world, they are what makes each day a GREAT day!!!

The concept of Blogging

Had it not been for taking a College Writing class at EVCC, I often wonder if I ever would have taken the time to learn about this new concept called blogging. I had seen it, but never took the time to find out more. So, when we were required to start our own blog, I was so lost. Not to mention, trying to decide what to focus my blog on since the concept of blogging was so new to me, made it a bit of a challenge. I wasn't even quite sure I knew what I was doing, or if there is a wrong way or right way to go about this. After lots of thought, and since I have always loved to write, I thought focusing on journeling could be a start.
For years I have written many journal entries that have been for my own personal use. I also would write letters to people, ones I never intended to send. It was almost like it was some sort of rehearsal before the big conversation. Usually I would just write letters to help get things off my chest, and clear my head of the many thoughts racing thru it. The thought never occurred to me to incorporate this into a blog.
In my opinion, blogging can be a creative outlet for writing and sharing with others, who also enjoy writing. It is my belief that feedback in the way of comments is an excellent tool to help improve my writing skills. It is my hope that through blogging and my writing class, I can learn to keep my entries reader friendly, and maybe even attempt to write a book someday.
Overall, blogging has been a positive experience. I don't know if I will continue with this blog, or continue with blogging in general after I complete this class, that is yet to be decided.

Just be Connected

Just be connected blog is a place where those who wish to create and share their personal stories and experiences with other's through blogs, can feel the freedom to do so. The host of this blog is Melba McMullin. She had reached a point of healing in her own life, when she began to read the journals she had written over the years, and decided to start this blog. Now she holds scheduled activities for those who share this blog, in an effort to bring out the creative side of many, and to make available the opportunity to meet those who have shared with her in the blogging experience.
I have found this a wonderful site for those who enjoy the creative side of writing and for the many rewards it has to offer. I like the fact that Melba has taken it a step further by putting together activities for those who have shared their comments and interests, to meet together, not just via online, but face to face.

A New Day

A new day a new blog. Another day to explore the benefits of writing. Another to day to share thoughts with others. Does writing help you? If not, what does? What helps you when life throws you a curve ball? Throw it back??