Well, I fianlly did it...after reading a blog that my sorority sister has started, and getting some encouragement from her, I've decided to dive head first into this world called "blogging." I've been told several times, by way too many people that I've got a lot to say. Maybe it's the teacher in me...maybe it's my love of literature..or maybe, just maybe, it's because I'm passionate about a lot of things.
I've kept a journal for many years, or should I say I've started a journal many times over the years. I'm one of those people who start projects with the greatest of intentions, always getting side tracked by the next great project, needless to say, I have many unfinished projects.
I do remember the first journal that I wrote in. It was a diary that my mom had bought me when I was a little girl. I was so excited when I first saw it...so small with a shiny lock and key. I just knew that this diary would become my best friend because I would tell all of my "secrects" to it, I even gave it a name...Annie. Well, Annie and I were the best of friends for awhile, then I got bored with her, as I still tend to do with things and Annie got thrown to the side.
Even to this day, when I am in a bookstore, I am drawn to the area where they keep the journals. It's as if I'm mesmerized by the different varieties of texture, shape, color, and the sizes that they are available in. Some are lined, others unlined, some have white pages while others have pretty pastel pages. I can just imagine myself sitting in my bedroom after my family is asleep, and writing about the events of my day. ...my thoughts, feelings, accomplishments, disappointments, and dreams that I still have.
Maybe that's what has drawn me to a blog. I have always admired, even envied people who felt comfortable enough to put their feelings "out there" for others to read. The thought of starting a blog seemed overwhelming to me..what would I write about? How would I set the page up, what would I title it?
Maybe I wasn't worried so much about people reading my words, but more afraid that they wouldn't. Anyway...here I am. I fianlly decided to put my thoughts out there for anyone in the cyberworld to read...if they choose to.
