A Secret

When writing a blog post, do you ever find yourself withholding "valuable" information?

I'll admit it, sometimes....I do.

When it comes to beauty products, on occasion I think, "If I share this...and then everyone goes and buys it....it won't be "my thing" anymore.  But then I come to my senses and think, "Why not share the wealth of great products, crazy woman?!"  :)

I don't know about you and the goals you may strive for, but one of mine is writing a novel or such.  I can't tell you how many stories I've begun just to see them fizzle out after the first chapter or two.  I just can't keep up with inspiration!

I was reading a blog going on a Month ago now & the bloggist, as I'll call her, shared a little secret (Although, I don't know if she considered it one) in keeping up the inspiration or getting through "writer's block."

Take notes.  

This should have been a no brainer, right?  I could have face palmed at the idea of not recognizing this awesome bit of info sooner.

So today, I sat in my favorite chair nestled next to a window with a wonderful amount of natural light, picked up my "Angry Birds" notebook- and began to take notes. 
Descriptions, jewelry companies, names & words that get my blood pumping. 
This way, when I need a word or want to describe the feeling of something or an emotion- I can flip open my little notebook and find it!

Anyway, I guess I wanted to share this little bit of wonderfulness with you- so that if you're hoping to write your own piece of literature one day- you can start off on the right foot :)


Until next time, write down what inspires you.

Letters & Friends

I have been in such a "writey" mood lately.  I think I need an infinite supply of stamps and stationery on hand.  I think most everyone-openly or not- loves getting a little hand-written letter or card in the mail. Something that's personal, something that took time & thought, and something other than bills! 
It's my dream to have my own little nook- where I can set up a little writing station. Stamps, envelopes, different types of stationery- cards filed by occasion....and my new desire, a feather pen with ink.  Also, a vase of fresh flowers.

I was telling a Friend via email about how I've been feeling lately. It was actually quite a depressing email, honestly. I re-read it 3 or 4 times after I had sent it thinking, "Do I really sound that bad?? "
I've always had this idea that bonds between people trump time and distance.
For example, I feel that when you're 10 years old sharing secrets, inside jokes, and creating your own little language- when you're 30, regardless if you only talk a few times a Month, if that, you can still find yourself good Friends with that other person.
Is that crazy?  Be honest with me here, anyone else out there feel anything like that?

I've always found it easy to lose touch, but still be close Friends.  I hold my Friendships on a very high pedastol- and I feel that time and time again I am let down. 

I'm realizing as I age, that people change.
I've been told this, going on years now, but I've always simply assumed that those changes in other people's lives- wouldn't include me. 
Well, surprise suprise....they do.

It's been a hard truth for me to digest. And really, I've only discovered it recently. The thing is, I'm not sure how to cope with it yet.  How have you coped with it?

When I got married- I also moved across the Country. Into a State that was nearly foreign to me.  I began a new job. Joined another Family. Left my Family behind. And needed to learn how to take on being a Wife.
I needed the support of my Friends so, so badly. I needed emails, letters, phone calls, texts, and visits. 

Sadly, I've found myself still without any real, genuine Connecticut Friends and also I'm beginning to see those Friendships that I've always put so much trust into- dwindling away. 

I'm trying to find a reason for this. But, I don't see it yet. 
Hmph!

Friends, forgive me for some of these pictures. :)


Until next time, write someone a letter.