A Little Introduction

I scope out my new place. I’ve spent the past three weeks walking through the rooms of my 1090 sq. ft. apartment, familiarizing myself with each closet and corner. Little by little it becomes more familiar and soon will become home.

Florida is a big difference from my little desert town back in California. Instead of my car being caked in sand it gets a natural shower almost daily by big fat raindrops. It’s a nice change to look out my window and see the pavement glistening with water instead of with sand after a windstorm.

I do love my little desert town, but I needed a change. And my husband, R joining the navy last year was a big change. I spent this last year in my hometown saying goodbye while R finished with basic training. The separation was numbing, but at the same time I was able to look at myself and at our future. I took a look at my accomplishments, which my mother will tell you are a lot, but in truth, I don’t think I’ve accomplished much at all.

So, about that change…

I’ve spent my adult life going to school and dreaming. Dreaming is good and all, but what about doing? As I look around, my new apartment and the green trees swaying outside my window announce to me, “Do something.”

Writing as been my passion, so why not just go for it? My life in the classroom is over. My real life is waiting for me to get started. Experiencing things will only enrich my life. Why do I continue to be afraid? A new move challenges me to get a life.

Here are three ways I know how to GET A LIFE:

1) Write every day.
2) Interview! Find that job! WORK WORK WORK!!! There is no better way to gain experience than through working.
3) Submit my writing, no matter what.