Thursday, August 19, 2010

Why Start Blogging

Well I have a couple of friend who have their own blogs.  They both use them because one is a product reviewed and the other has written a book; two very good reasons to blog.  I on the other hand could not really see why just anyone would want to have a blog. 
Then it occurred to me that I like telling stories about what is going on in my life; maybe others would like to see what it is to:  live in a house that is 125 years old and has been in renovation mode since we moved in 4 years ago; make room for 3 generations to live under one roof along with a cat and dog; listen to the ramblings of a 45 year old woman who is trying to finish her university degree, work full-time and make sure everyone in the family stays healthy.  Well, it seemed like there might be some stories in there that would brighten someone's day, give them some answers or just make them realize they are not the only person out there trying to keep all the balls in the air.
Oh yeah, should mention where the name came from.  Years ago I was trying to juggle three particularly difficult balls:  single mom with four children; working full-time and helping to create an online learning curriculum.  My co-worker on the project would get these frantic calls from me were I would ramble off about 10 things I was trying to accomplish all at the same time.  He would quietly listen, hmmmming at just the right moments.  When I had finished my ramble he would quietly say to me, "And Don't Forget to Breathe."  This was 10 years ago and many times since then I have heard his voice reminding me to breathe.