Blogging Surprises

Since I started this blog, there have been some surprising things I have learned both about myself and the world of blogging. First and foremost, is how much I enjoy writing everyday. When you start a blog and you make a commitment to yourself to post nearly every day, it seems daunting. But, I didn't realize I had been writing a blog in my head for many years - it was just a matter of sitting still and letting the words flow through my computer.

Some other surprises were...

• People are really nice in this big, blogosphere! I have been welcomed so warmly and so many of you have left such kind comments. I feel I can already call some of you friends. Anyone who takes the time to read my blog is special to me.
  
• I love taking photos. I have never been interested in photography at all, but find the challenge of taking just the right photo to tell the story, so interesting. I feel I have already learned so much and know my photos will only get better.
• Finding my voice, through writing, was more natural than I thought it would be. The best advice I took, was from a blog by Ree Drummond at The Pioneer Women. She said to write like you are talking to your sister or a girlfriend. I feel this advice helps me be real and keeps me honest.
• It was easier talking about my Diabetes than I thought. In fact, I wasn't sure I would talk about it at all. After much thought, it occurred to me that, maybe my experience could help someone and that's what made the decision easy. It doesn't define me, but it's a big part of my day to day life and it needed to be out there.

So, thank you all for reading this past month. I have enjoyed getting to know you and look forward to many more chances to share our lives :-)

 

Vicki

 

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