"Your blog has been created"

Yikes.

Where to begin?

I was on a long road trip...alone...a few weeks ago. That translates into A LOT of time to think. Not too terrible since I find myself at yet another fork in the road we call life. A friend of mine- alright, alright, it was actually my therapist- gave me the advice to try to find some meaning in the things I've experienced. That statement made me think about all of the times that people have said "Wow...you should write a book!" I think I've read more self-help type books than the average person. And I would bet that I've read every single one ever written on how to save your marriage. I certainly have plenty to say. So sure, perhaps I SHOULD write a book. Then my beloved Sara said to me "Great idea mom, but where would you even start?"

Good point.

So I took off on my trip with the idea that I would use the alone time to formulate some thoughts and come up with a plan for this book. Luckily I have a handy dandy cell phone that updates me on the all important Facebook statuses. So while I am driving I get an update from a friend's blog. We'll call her May to protect the innocent.

Let me veer off a bit and gush about how much I love her blog. I have other friends that have blogs but May's is the only one I read religiously. (Apologies to everyone else) I consider myself much to busy to read blogs. Although I magically find time for Farmville and Cafe Town. But anyway... May's blog is amazing. And there is really no way on earth I could ever be that stinkin' fabulous, but I can write a blog. I think I can at least. I plan to. I planned to before, but that is another story entirely.

So welcome. But take with you some warnings. I am a blatantly, at times painfully, honest person. And I am incredibly open. When I thought about this blog I thought about whether anything would be off limits. I decided no. But I reserve the right to change my mind. Anyone that knows me knows that I like to talk. It's how I stay sane. And even that has been debated.

In conclusion let me share a bit about my plan of attack. I think it's important that you all know the cast of characters. So every other blog I will be introducing someone that plays a part in this thing. The other blogs will be pretty much just venting. Then maybe someday I will weed through them all and actually write that book. Baby steps folks.

I will end every blog with something that is a "favorite". Lately I've noticed that I use the phrase "that is my favorite thing!" much too often. So I'm going to hold myself accountable and see how many "favorites" I truly have.


MUSIC is a favorite. All kinds. All forums. Especially amazing lyrics. They truly put into words things I am thinking.

I almost forgot- special bonus to whomever can pinpoint why this blog is named what it is. I will dedicate my book to you. I'm serious.