* * * * * * My 100th Follower * * * * * *

I Just Reached My

100th Follower

CONGRATULATIONS
and
THANK YOU

Vanilla Mama

http://vanillamamasstuff.blogspot.com/

I sent you an email. 
I have a small gift I'd like to send
to you as a Thank You!

Asking For Help From My Blogger Friends

Blogger friends,

I am wondering if any of you have recommendations for blog sites dedicated to posting fiction writing.  Does such a place exist?  I've started chapters in a story that I'd like to find a place to be able to "link up".  Maybe a site that would give prompts that could be used in the story.  I'm a little nervous to branch out in this direction with my writing but I'm feeling so compelled to not let this "moment of fiction clarity" pass.

Thanks for any assistance.

A New Site Coming Up Soon

--:Coming Soon at http://the-perfect-line.blogspot.com/


Want to make new friends in Blogsville? We are starting a new series starting at the perfect line, Friends Meetup Party, where you will get to meet many new amazing bloggers out there, see their work, share your work with them. It's all about networking, people. Drop in a link in our on going linky party every week's Meetup session and get a chance to be featured on my blog as the "Super Blogger of the Day". So stay tuned for the first weekly edition of Friends Meetup Party here at the perfect line coming this very week, where we all get together to meet new friends and have some fun!

Knots The Size of Oranges

What I wouldn't give for some simple relaxation. Life seems so hectic and busy right now that I would just love to have time to rest - to do NOTHING! I know my tension level is off the charts because I feel like I have knots the size of oranges in my neck and shoulders. Oh to be wealthy and have a massage therapist on call. What I would really love right now is an aromatherapy massage with essential oils. A little pampering. Not like that is going to happen anytime soon but a girl can dream. Trying to remember to see upcoming vacation as a light at the end of the tunnel. Counting down the days!

Sometimes ~ Sailing Through Life

Sometimes the Wind Is In Your Face
Sometimes It's At Your Back
Sometimes the Sky is Clear and Bright
Sometimes It's Dark and Black

Sometimes You Feel You're In Control
Sometimes You're Lost and Cold
Sometimes You Feel You're Young at Heart
Sometimes You Feel So Old

Sometimes Your Path is Straight and Narrow
Sometimes It's Winding and Wide
Sometimes Your Path Seems Right to Take
Sometimes You Just Want to Hide

Sometimes Your Sails Are Full of Wind
Sometimes Your Sails Are Wilted
Sometimes Your Sails Are Straight and Tight
Sometimes Your Sails Are Tilted

Sometimes You Follow Your Dreams Desire
Sometimes You Stick To What's Near
Sometimes You Follow Your Need to Believe
Sometimes You Embrace Your Fear

Sometimes the Wind is in Your Face
Sometimes It's At Your Back
Sometimes the Sky is Clear and Bright
Sometimes It's Dark and Black

Motivation for Blog Title

What inspired me to create this blog? My daughter - she is taking a course at college that required her to create her own blog to post her response to the class. In an effort to support her I decided to create my own. I've always be a journal writer with pen in hand and have always been hesitant with the concept of keeping a record electronically versus putting pen to paper. However, as I encourage my daughter to branch outside you comfort zone I decided it was time to practice what I preach.

The Motivator for my Blog Title is to do just as it says: Inspire. Whether or not I inspire others with my ramblings is unimportant. The key is "Inspiring" myself.

So there you have it. Thanks Courtney for taking a class that helps me branch out alongs side of you!