A New Beginning

I've taken the plunge.  I'm starting a blog.


My sister and I talked about it and said that if worse comes to worse we would read each others.  And, I appreciate that.  I love to write.  As a writer I know that not all writing is meant to be private.  There are some thoughts that are meant to be shared and get feedback or a reaction.  I look forward to it and hope that this venue is one where I can both track and trace my moments of lucidness and randomness. 


This past year was truly a year of transition for me.  Hence, the name of the blog.  Nothing I read, heard, or thought I experienced could have prepared for the the anything and everything I experienced this past year.  I don't mean that in a negative way, but I also don't mean it in a positive way either - just a way.  


As 2011 approaches I will consciously remember everything that I learned and hope that I can grow from it all.  I've always loved developing slogans for the new year.  Maybe it has something to do with the fact that every church I attended seemed to have one as their catch phrase or mission for the year when the new year rolled around.  I also am a fan of simple and cheesy things - even when I'm the only one. :) Usually by this time I've already thought of a slogan/motto and written it all over my calendar, planner or on the fridge. :) However I haven't had an epiphany yet.  When it arrives, trust - you'll know.


A closing thought...Organization.  It used to be something that I prided myself on.  Everything was organized.  My planners were color coded.  I had boxes for everything.  Things were paper clipped, stamped and placed in alphabetical order.  I wasn't ocd, but I enjoyed the structure of organization.  Looking back I think it was because it was something that I could control and I didn't have much control over anything really.  But, as I've become comfortable in my adult life I've left my dear friend organization.  And, I've told myself I'm okay with it, but I'm really not.  So, that is one of my goals - before 2011 gets here, I want more organization in my life...not the crazy kind, but the kind that gives me the structure that I need and desire.