Wow....I am writing it!

For a long time now I have been wanting to blog, but never get around to it. I think of so many things to say, especially when "big" topics come up in the news and I really want to say what I think...in a nice way of course! But, the moment fades because I am usually thinking of it at 2:00 a.m. or while I am getting ready to go somewhere. Now that school is starting soon, I find myself thinking of it as sort of New Year's Eve and think I should make a resolution. So, here in my first blog, I will talk about the fact that I am going to do just that! Then, if it is already started I will keep up with it. That is how it works, isn't it?

Even though I always have good intentions to do so, I rarely read too many blogs to see how it is done, so mine might be way off base. But, it is mine so it should be my style...yes, that is right Lori, there is not a wrong way to do it! The problem comes up in that I am a worrier about what people think (That subject would make for a good blog session!!). I love writing. I have even been told I am good at it every Christmas. It seems I can express on paper my thoughts much better than in my words. I love !!! and " " and ...... so get used to those!!

My question to myself is why do it. Several reasons, I suppose. The most important is that someday maybe it will help someone, or at least make them feel they aren't alone and/or aren't the only one who feels or thinks a certain way. But, it is also a release. I have found as wonderful as FB and Twitter are, I can get really worked up on some posts people make. I have a habit of posting...and then deleting....my thoughts on the matter. I have always believed I should be more brave, but am too scared to be! This way, maybe I can say what I think on issues of the world, religion, politics (UGH!) and all those other things that are more fun like home decorating, crafting and kids and most importantly....VACATIONS!

In no way will I try to offend anyone. It will never be formal or really deep in thought. I like thinking in simple terms and I think that gets a point across just as well. There will be grammatical and spelling errors, but I am sure you can over look those. And, who knows I may be telling only myself this right now because I don't know if anyone will ever be interested or even find it!

(Psst....if you aren't, that is ok. I am doing this for fun!)

So, here's to Blog 1....For what it's worth! And, as a side note I typed this ahead of time. Took me longer to figure out how to post it. Yikes!