Just some random thoughts on writing

I used to love to write.

I wrote journals since I can remember. I just found some on our last Germany visit. Hilarious little childhood memories. Embarrassing. I saved some, threw some out. Brought the best one from 5th grade back to NY with me. So cute. Also embarrassing, but god, I was 12.
I have one journal from my late teenage years that I bring wherever I move, it means a lot to me. It just perfectly and rawly (is that even a word?) reflects the person I used to be, didn't want to be and left behind and evolved from. I love reading it once in a while. Just to appreciate how far I have come. Now that I think of it: I should do a blog post about the letter to my teenage self I wish I could have sent myself. What would you tell your teenage self? I know exactly what I would write.

I also wrote poetry back then. Depressing, raw, open and real poetry. In ENGLISH! It was always easier to express myself in this beautiful language. I have two books full of poetry. It isn't always easy to read as I wasn't the happiest teenager. But still a nice thing to have.

So yes, I used to love to write. For myself. I even thought about journalism school! But I didn't go with that, instead chose to go to school to become a teacher. University happened. And I was forced to write. About things I should have cared about because I chose to study it, but didn't. I wasn't interested. I hated most of my classes and writing became a drag. I wasn't good at it either (d'uh). How annoying!! School really kind of destroyed something there. I didn't even journal anymore!

So when I had the idea to start a blog like this, about random thoughts on stuff, I got excited and now I feel like I want to keep going. This is fun! I really love that the blog had a lot of hits in its first couple of days! That means some of you are actually reading it! And even if no one reads it it's okay, I need this. I haven't had hobbies in a while. I have 2 small children :). Who has time for that? But this I can make time for. Go me!

Oh, and also: I appreciate comments, guys!! <3
Enjoy your day.