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starting fresh.
I try to start things with the very best intentions. That includes this ol’ blog from…oh, 2019? Yeah. I posted a couple of times and then life happened and I stopped. And then a pandemic happened and my motivation just kept digging itself further into the sand. But hey! I’m here, and I’m feeling the need to write, to share, to connect with other people again.
A 2020 mood. Though my writing dried up in 2019, I did keep up with my original intention of trying new things. I may pull from some of those experiences for upcoming topics; the ones that are timeless and meaningful (and that I remember well!). I also have a couple of trips planned this fall, now that vaccinations are here and I *think* I’ll be comfortable getting on a plane. Savannah, GA, and the Isle of Palms (near Charleston) are a definite go!
Travel and trying new activities were the two biggest pieces of my previous blog pie, but I’m also going to expand my own self-imposed limitations. I’m working through a religious deconstruction process currently, and it’s heavy on my mind. I think allowing some writing on the topic could help me, and hopefully others, process similar experiences. Or, at a minimum, it will show what it’s like for someone going through it in hopes of fostering more empathy from those still of (primarily evangelical) faith.
Finally, I’m considering a new career and education to support that. Perhaps I’ll share more when I make a real decision. For now, just know that topics could range more widely than originally intended. It’s probably not great for carving out my writing niche, but who cares. If I’m not approaching these personal essays with authenticity, what’s the point?
Anywho – that’s where I am. I want to write. I plan to write. I’ll do my best to write. I hope you enjoy whatever I manage to write. Stay tuned!
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committed to learning.
You know that game you play with your friends (or maybe yourself)? The one where you think about your ideal life? You think about what you would do if money was no object and your time wasn’t claimed. If you could really dream big, what would you plan?I’ve been considering that question, and, to be honest, I’m a little all over the place. Do I want to try a new career? Where do I want to travel? Should I go back to school? I’ve finally found the common thread, though: learning. Perhaps my penchant for picking up and dropping hobbies isn’t a sign of my lack of commitment, but for my love of learning. I love to learn. That’s my ultimate hobby. I grew up on a street called Vagabond Lane. Literally. It’s fitting, right?
So, here we go! I intend for this blog to be about my favorite thing: learning and sharing knowledge. Maybe I go on a deep dive about tarot cards and give you the scoop or share my new favorite skincare product. Maybe I take a bread-baking workshop, and then I publish photographs of the experience and tell you why you should (or shouldn’t) sign up yourself. I don’t know exactly where I’m going. But isn’t that the best part of learning something new? I’m glad you’re here.
What would you like to learn about with me?