I am taking the blogging world by storm.
Watch out blog readers, here I come!
You will laugh, you will cry and you may even scratch your head every now and again.
But, here I am cyber world, hear me roar!
I haven't decided if there will be a method to my madness quite yet. Actually, I kind of jumped in without thinking twice. But, I am thinking that this will be a place to share and discuss newsworthy topics - anything from sports to parenting and anything in between.
I also think I will share my stories about going from a twenties-something news reporter to a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) of two. I am not going to lie, it has been quite an adjustment and I am learning everyday.
So, although I don't know exactly what direction this blog will take, one thing is clear: I have always felt compelled to write.
With that being said, I haven't written more than a Facebook post or an email in a little over 3 months ... coincidentally, my daughter Kaylea turned 3 months old on Feb. 11. As I tried to fall asleep last night, my mind was racing. I couldn't seem to settle down. I kept wondering what in the world was going on - normally as soon as my head hits the pillow, I am down for the count. And almost instantaneously as I was thinking that thought, I said to myself, "I need to start writing again."
Writing soothes this girl's soul.
Writing has always been therapeutic for me. It didn't really matter the topic. There's a lot more that goes into writing than slapping down words on paper (or hammering down on keys in most cases these days). I enjoyed the challenge of structuring something just right or playing with wording - hence the title of this blog "Write through the heart." So, for me, it didn't matter if I was writing an article about the city's budget woes or writing in my personal journal - both were equally therapeutic. Let me just say as a reporter, my writing needs were met.
As a new SAHM - that need wasn't being met. I have been busy getting my SAHM-mode on.
Joining a mom's group. Check.
Reading up on arts and crafts to do with the kids. Check.
Doing arts and crafts. Check.
Worrying I am screwing up my kid's learning abilities by teaching him myself. Check.
Reassuring myself that this is the best thing for the family and I am not screwing up my kid's learning abilities by teaching him myself. Check.
Looking up and preparing new recipes for meals. Check.
Finding places to take Jake so he can interact with other kids. Check.
Learning how to manage my time to do all the house work, play with the kids, insure everyone is bathed and make breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I feel like I am embracing my new role as a SAHM. I am growing closer to my son Jake, who turns 4 next month. And I feel like I am not missing out on Kaylea's growth. It is so crazy how much they change in that first year.
But, I eventually want to jump back into the reporting gig (or something that closely relates to it). Not only was my lack of writing making me restless, I also feared I could forget it. "YOU DON'T USE IT YOU LOSE IT" you often hear ...
And don't give me the cliched "... it's just like riding a bike..." Yeah, I tried riding a bike a few years ago after no being on one since childhood and I was horrible and kept falling!
So, I think this blog will serve that purpose!
Here it goes ...
Hi, my name is Adrian. This is my first time to blog and I look forward to getting to know you!
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