...back into blogging? I know, it's been a long, long, long time. And even when I blogged last things were sporadic at best. I've almost forgotten how to use this thing (and don't get me started on my typing skills...)!What am I doing back here? Is it for real this time? I guess we will see.
I just finished reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin and I really enjoyed it. I feel like my 20s have been spent searching- searching to figure out who I am and what makes me happy. Pretty self centered, but important I think. The only thing about this book that has made me feel unhappy is that there was such a long waiting list to get it from the library and that it's due back tomorrow so I can't go through it and make notes and re-read parts I especially liked. Maybe I should buy my own copy? Hmmm...
Anyway, I will possibly do a full review a little later. The point was that while I was reading this book and the author declared that her first commandment was to "Be Gretchen". That is great and brilliant. I am much happier when I follow the "Be Amber" rule, even if it's not always easy to do. Part of being Amber is that I do like to write, but that I don't always write the most perceptive, cerebral, thought-provoking subject matter. But this is okay. I like doing it anyway and I like sharing my day with people and receiving feedback. I love comments and I like having a record of things since my memory is appalling. My blog is like the penpals I faithfully wrote to when I was growing up except I get to keep the letters.
So baby steps it is, but hopefully I will get my readers back and have something enjoyable happening over here again. And the picture? I wanted to share something that made me ridiculously happy and excited today- my new official job I.D.! It even has holograms and everything. How cool is that?
8 comments:
I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, you have read a lot of books.
What was the Tori Spelling book like?
I read The Happiness Project but I don't remember it. Curse my poor memory!!!! Ok, I just looked in my little notebook and I put two hearts beside it so I liked it. :)
That is a very beautiful ID badge. Probably cause the girl is gorgeous.
I am glad you're back. Also, I don't think you need to worry about always writing deep, perceptive blog entries. You've read my blog, right? It's 2% deep thoughts, 10% whining about crap, and 88% sheer, random nonsense and pure vanity. And people still read what I write. I think. I guess the moral of the story is that I am glad you posted.
You two, your support, kind words, encouragement, and prompt comments always make me happy. Thank you!!
Also, I didn't answer your question Carter- the Tori Spelling book was total fun fluff. I think I like her and might read some of her other books. Plus I've always been a celebrity voyeur.
Good! I'm glad you're blogging again. Although this means we have to share subject matter from time to time. I call dibs on pictures of food!
Like Billie Holiday said: "I'm glad you're back -- don't explain."
YAY! You're back. This makes me very happy!
I can totally relate to the whole "be Amber" (or "Be Simone") thing. Writing is such a big part of who I am & the older I get the more I realize I NEED to do it (even if what I write isn't super thought provoking etc.). I feel most like myself when I am writing...or dancing. That's my other thing.
Anyways, glad you're back xox
yay!
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