Well, you’re here. You must have decided you want to read. Maybe you just did a random search and this thing popped up. Maybe the title caught your eye. Whatever the reason: Welcome.

I never actually thought I would get around to this. It’s been almost six years since I made a blog for an education project in school. It was kind of fun, even though I know very few of my classmates even looked at it. Ever since, I’ve been turning the idea around in my mind: Should I make one for real? Would I have the time? Would I have anything interesting to say? Would anyone even care?

So, here it is. My thoughts on life. I hope you find something interesting in my words.

As I’ve been getting the blog set up, I’ve been thinking about what I should start with. Certainly not politics: I definitely do not want to open that can of worms yet. Work? Well, seeing as it’s summer, I’m not in the classroom right now, so maybe not.

It occurs to me that I should write about me to begin with, or at least something that gives a little insight into me. You may decide I’m not very interesting, but that’s perfectly fine with me.

What can I say about me? I’m a mom, teacher, graduate student, and writer. A multitude of titles that might tell you a little about me, but not much. I guess I’ll start by expanding on these.

Mom: I start with this title, because other than writer, it is the one I’ve had the longest (except maybe “daughter,” I suppose). I have three children: 19, 17, & 13. Yes, three teenagers. I was a teen mom, actually, so I have pretty much grown up as they have. It hasn’t been easy, to say the least, especially since I’ve been a single mom for a while now. Maybe I’ll save the kids and the ex for other posts.

Teacher: This is my newest title. I started teaching Latin three years ago at a private school. Latin? You may ask. Yes, and I love it. My students are fantastic, and my colleagues are great. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to my career. I know I’ll have things to say about this soon enough.

Graduate Student: I started my bachelor’s degree in 2009. Until that point, I was a stay-at-home mom. I loved being at home with my kids, but they were getting older. The youngest was about to go to school, so I said, what the hell. I applied to the local university and received my acceptance letter within a few weeks of the start of my first semester. I had no idea what I was doing, but it all worked out. I graduated with my BA in English in 2014, and the past fall I started the MA program in English. I know… I teach Latin, why am I studying English? Because English will always be my first love.

Which brings me to the last…

Writer: This is why I’m really here, I think. I have been writing since I was a child. Mostly fiction, but I like to write non-fiction now, too. I want to use my voice. A part of me really wants to inspire people. Of course, you have to have something to say to be able to do that. At the moment, I’m focusing more on my fiction, but I think using this blog will help me expand my non-fiction. I like to share my thoughts. Hopefully, you will enjoy reading them.

Well, here’s the sneak peak. What do you think? Of course, this post doesn’t have a specific topic other than introducing me and my blog. Maybe you can give me ideas. Do you have a topic you’d like to read about from my perspective? I know I’ll get to politics eventually, but I’d like for you to get to know me before we go there.

Let me know your thoughts.

(Picture by Sarah Stonesifer)