I entered this blogfest on a whim the other day because it looked pretty undaunting and unlike some that I see floating around, undemanding. As I take the shrinks couch in my head I now realize how I misled how much I misled myself, this is not an easy because it means internal digging, this is deep. Unfortunately I don’t have much time because with everything going on and me starting a new review blog, it slipped my mind. I’m glad I saw that Kayeleen was on my blog today. I hope everyone will hold to their commitment as I also scrabble to meet the deadline.
I have a number of witty things I could say about why I started writing, like the fact that in December last year I jokingly said to my friends I’m having a midlife crisis in my mid thirties and need an outlet. Or that I needed a clandestine lover that won’t leave me ravaged with adulterous guilt. But when I seriously think about it, just needed to do something for myself that would help me find me, it hit me on my for 35 birthday this past December when I asked who am I or what do I like, I couldn’t answer.
I’ve always loved books and when a friend suggested that I should blog because I have far too much to say for the Facebook platform, I though well perhaps I could take something I enjoy a step further. I can’t explain it eloquently but blogging has been so liberating. I am learning new, very pleasant things about Wendy everyday and I can sleep. People who knew of my sleep issues said I needed prayer, counselling and all sorts of additional things but as much as I know I always am in need of prayer, this time it turned out, I needed an outlet. From the day I started blogging, insomnia ceased.
I now have a number of book related WIP’s and could not be happier. I feel healthy, I’m not skipping and dancing in the rain all the time but I am happy and so is my family which is quite remarkable.
Isn't blogging just incredible? I love it too, just picked it up for real a few months ago. I used to keep online journals, but I never ever networked with people I didn't know. Building a community is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour answer to "what do you like?" reminded me of Julia Roberts in runaway bride when she doesn't know how she likes her eggs. I'm glad you've found something new :)
so happy for you!
ReplyDeletei've said it before that more people would be happier if they expressed themselves through writing or art or music. we need more outlets and less stifling!
I'm so glad you made it in under the wire. This is great. Part of my reasons for writing was finding myself and doing something for me. It was so easy to feel lost in all the mother, wife, daughter, etc. things that I needed writing to feel balanced. Funny that I had to add something new to my life, but meh. You do what it takes.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found something that gives you the outlet you needed. That's great. When I started blogging I couldn't sleep because I had so many ideas running around in my head. I even had dreams about blogging topics!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you write and I really enjoyed this post. I think you'll go far! Never give up! Because at times, you'll want to! LOL Anyway, glad I stopped by.
ReplyDeleteYou know you're getting old when you forget how old you are. Or is that just me? I just hit 35 in March and I had to count back the years. Very sad. I can relate to a lot of what you said in your post. Maybe not the 'cladestine lover', but everything else? YES, most definitely. I enjoyed your post. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! So funny that blogging finally cured your insomnia while I imagine it has the opposite effect on many others of us. Thank goodness you found that outlet that just working for you. :)
ReplyDeleteChristine_ I have to look up that line, I love Julia' Roberts and somehow that one went right over my head. I always chuckle when someone quote her: I'm just a girl......
ReplyDeleteTara_ I am so with you on this and it is such a pity when you have people around you who don't get it. That's why I encourage my kids to stick with whatever art form they have find themselves having a talent it.
Kayeleen_ Its the adding something that made me smile. This is so true, with all the busi_ness, we still have to add to find balance...heheheh
Sharon_ I thought I had nothing to say when I started blogging but now I've had to start a new one to pay due attention to my books and their creators. Please come by some time: http://fabulosityreads.blogspot.com/
Melissa_ what you're saying is s encuraging because with all my WIP everytime I don't know how to go on I start on another one and then stuck with that I go back to a previous. There are moments of feeling like I won't get there. Thank You.
Linny_ I know and every year counts because I'll never be as young again. I wish I understood this in my twenties because there's so much crap I wouldn't have gotten. "Clandestine lover" meaning I just needed something for me that would really excite me....you know how middle age people in a midlife crisis go looking for the twenty something year old to find it, this was my metaphor for that something I was looking for. It worked perfectly LOL _ even my real lover (hubby) approves of my clandestine lover (writing)
Alana _ I would have thought this would be the case too Alana but that would have been too cruel when I was doing hrs a night already. At least now I can hit the pillow from to midnight and a have 6 - hours sleep. I put it to my head being a little empty after an out pouring. Whatever it is, I'm glad I'm no longer a zombie.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post. And--very deep. By the way, I like your profile picture.
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