I think I just added another new adventure to 2009 ... I've created a blog! (I know, you're thinking, 'right, I see that--brilliant, aren't you?') But bear with me, I feel all technological. :) This year I got my first cell phone, dated someone seriously for the first time, watched my sister get married (the first wedding in our family!) and one of my dearest friends have her first baby. Well, I guess I didn't watch that. You get the idea.
I've actually been thinking about doing this - creating a blog - for awhile now, so I'm kind of excited about it. A little wary, too, I must admit. I love journaling and I love talking to people, which is probably good, but I have also really come to value keeping some things to myself ... have you ever noticed that some of the best moments tend to fade just a little in the retelling? Some things are just for me, or for you, or for them, and it's so much sweeter that way.
So, I'm going to try to keep that in mind and share things that will lift me and whoever may be reading this, without taking away too much from moments or ponderings that need to be left unexplained. Deal? Deal.
Today I've been grateful for the recognition that things become immeasurably easier and more enjoyable when I quit complaining and go for it - whatever 'it' may happen to be. A great lady once said, "The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache." (Marjorie Pay Hinckley)
I agree! Find a reason to smile! It's never so bad that it can't get better. :)
Hi! I'm happy you have a blog now. And I totally know what you mean about how some things are just needing to be kept to yourself.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I didn't know that Robin McKinley had a new book out, but that makes me happy too. I can't wait to check it out.
P.P.S. The word verification word I got when trying to post this comment was "gattneds", which I'm not sure is an actual word but its fun to say anyway.