I do not even know how the idea to start blogging came about, but I am pretty sure that it had something to do with the madness that has come with the umpteenth inches of snow that we have been bombarded with this winter…ugh!
I knew, if I werer to blog, I would need a premise, a muse (word choice! That sounds creepy…), or something semi- interesting to document and/or share. I wanted something with “substance” that would actually intrigue people to want to keep reading especially since I am by no means a writer. I did not think featuring all the ways that I try to trick the lunch lady by rigging the food scale, so I do not have to pay $1.63 an ounce for salad would be enough. Even though the ventures are pretty awesome, but I will spare the deets. But there was this one time when someone almost lost a finger... Oops.
I finally found an inspiration of sorts… I accidently stumbled upon a book, “The Happiness Project,” by Gretchin Rubin. Well the truth is…I was actually searching bn.com for a book that was profiled in the February issue of Shape Magazine called “The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover: Four Weeks to a Sexier You” by Dana B. Myers. From just that little tid-bit of truth…I will defend my actions by saying: I believe that there is always room from improvement, and I stress being a life, long learner in all aspects of life. Well anyway, “The Happiness Project,” caught my eye because what are we all searching for in life- happiness (right?). Why not learn how we can get more of it?!? The book documents the author's 12 month journey into learning how to better enjoy the life that she already has. She focused on embracing the pleasures in life and ultimately reminds herself how to have fun. Honestly, the book is not a piece of stellar literature, and the author acknowledges that, but it got me thinking… is it possible to enhance your own happiness?
What has lead me to this point… The past year and a half, or so, has been full of ups and downs. Difficult in a bad way? No, but I do feel as if I suffer some type of slow social death, and I feel like I lost valuable time. Yes, I did get a master’s degree and met some amazingly fabulous people that I love, but during this time, relationships and friendships were strained, all while I spent a huge amount of time commuting, doing work and stressing. NOW that it is finished and behind me, I am at a point, where I am starting fresh; I feel like it is a “Now or Never” sort of time. I want to work on making the best out the next year of my life which I will refer to the __9th year.
My master plan…. Beginning in April 2011 (my birthday month; something I take very seriously), I will blog about my __9th year in a sort of “Happiness Project” mash-up with a ”BUCKET LIST” documentary as I ease, or hopefully, fly into the next decade of my life (something I am finding a little hard to grasp right now). Too many years have gone by without having some of the most awesome things in my life documented, especially before the age of scrapbooking. I will not let this one pass because I have high hopes that this year is going to be fabulous! Through my wOrDs and through pictures, I will document/share my 29th year as life unfolds with all of the things that I do…new adventures, fun stuff with old friends (and new friends…there is always room for new), and crazy stories of just everyday life. It will most likely be comical, probably somewhat embarrassing and to some, stupid, but who are we to judge.
Here is where you come in… If you have any ideas about what I can do to celebrate my __9th year or want to join me on any adventures (only if I know you please!!!) let me know and you too can be featured in my blog. Well, if not, I can block out faces in pictures (like glamour don’ts), and I can give you a fabu name that will protect your anonymity.
Stay tuned, and I hope you follow me on my journey through my __9Th year.
