Window Decal...

I'm starting small, trying to think of something good to write is not effective at this moment. Okay, so I was driving the other day and I saw a window decal of a volleyball with a quote under it saying, "If you don't love it, you're probably not that good at it." Of course the volleyball is what caught my attention but the saying brought a scowl to my face. Why? you ask, well, I think I'm the eternal "don't be mean to the underdog" type. So automatically I thought that just because someone is not good at something doesn't mean they don't love it. Well, guess what? That glance and small thought was not left where I had it. It has followed me around. Every time I thought of someone and how they are so talented at this or that, that decal jumped into my thoughts. For instance, I play volleyball a few times a week, hence the attraction to the volleyball decal. One group in particular is a very committed group of women. Holidays, birthdays, rain or shine, they show up ready to play. We have been playing for years now and I'm so impressed with the level of play. Of course, we are not ready to have scouts come, but we have kept the competitive nature flowing freely. When I looked around at all the women this week, I realized that they all 'love' volleyball. And because they love it, they have found an environment where they can continue there learning of it. I have a friend who just found out she loves to sew. And guess what, she's good at it. I have watched a family member make delicious foods. And guess what, she loves to do it. I have had a picture taken by another family member (I had no make-up and a stinging headache), and the picture turned out great. And guess what, she loves taking pictures. I have decided that this window decal is spoken with truth. Clue into those around you and you may see that the things people love are usually the things they are best at. It's quit a fun mind game to think about. Enjoy!

Follow Me

It's funny the things that seem to follow you around. Like a gnat that just wants a better look at your eye-color, even if it's too close (yuck), or like that shirt that you swore you threw out months ago, but it still ends up nicely hung in your closet. Sometimes it's like that card that pops up once a year when your cleaning and reminds you that someone loves you. Yep, that's about what it's like when I write. I never thought much about my writing. I barely passed English. I haven't even learned to crawl to the seasoned writer. But like I said, it follows me around. I can't stop the gnat from being curious, or that shirt from wanting to be worn. And I certainly can't see that card and not read it. So here goes my Writer's Blog. Follow me into what I'm hoping is harmless, harmonious and, at times, hilarious.