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I’ve been meaning to blog for awhile now just never found the words. Life’s been hectic, as usual. Lots of changes. Single again, unemployed again, and again, it’s summer. Time to have fun and enjoy! I’m really not all the sad to be jobless, it was getting too stressful and I needed some time off, a vacation! As for being single, I think it just wasn’t meant to be. As hard as it was… after 2 years for being together, ups and downs, break-ups and make-ups, it’s finally all done. I now that it’s over and I can move on. Get my life started, get to working on all these plans I have for myself. Even take a little time to stop and smell the roses.

I’m supposed to be heading to the lake tomorrow. Well we were really going to leave today but Shawn had family stuff (which is awesome, he doesn’t see them enough imo) so we’re going to head down tomorrow. I really hope we do, I need to get away, change it up!

I’m hoping my inspiration to write, whatever it is, returns to me soon. I really do miss it.

Well, I’m excited to let you know about some upcoming projects that I’m working on.

First is a reading blog. It’s me and a few other staff members writing reviews, talking about books, etc etc. You can make requests, we might even have a read-a-long and discuss each section. It’s in the works, we just getting ready to start adding content. Check it out at ReadingRapture.wordpress.com

Second, is a new forum called Memoirs. It’s a place for bloggers as well as photographers to meet,greet, find ideas/inspiration, share tips, and chat! I wanted to start one because I couldn’t find any good forums for bloggers and there are so few photography forums that aren’t HUGE. I wanted a more personal, community feel. There will also be a general forum for non-photo/blog related talk, so anyone can join! It’s in the works right now. If you’ve ever owned a forum you know there are a lot of work to put together! I’ll post the link when it’s closer to being done.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for either of these projects, or for an entirely new project, please let me know!

Today I was checking my comments and I thought: “Why do I blog, why does anyone blog?” So I stopped to really think about it since I do it almost everyday.

First off, the obvious reason, I enjoy it. I like writing. I especially like it when it’s voluntary and I can pick the topic. Second, I like to hear feedback. There are some times when I just don’t need to hear my friends opinions, not that I don’t know love my friends to death…:) but it can just get tiring of the same thing over and over, I like to hear what other people have to say. I enjoy interacting with other people from all over the world, not to mention networking and meeting people.

All in all though… I really think it comes down to one thing. I like it. I enjoy having a site, a blog, my own little space on the web, and an outlet. Where I can write anything, everything, or nothing. I have control. I don’t have to censor myself or watch what I say. I don’t have to worry that I’ll say something too loud, or that someone who shouldn’t hear will. I run the show. Nobodies life is perfect and everyone has ups and downs. The nice thing is being able to control how, where and to whom you speak to.

Comments are always a nice touch. Knowing there are people out there who enjoy reading what you have to say. What’s even better is when people subscribe and come back. It’s a great feeling.

Happy blogging, cheers.