day #12

iPod Shuffle!

Hello gang!  So basically my task today is easy.  Turn on my iPod, put it on shuffle, and list the first 15 songs that play.  PIECE OF CAKE! (Thank God because I have a busy day!) 

Oh and by the way, the shuffle feature of my iPod is by far my most favorite thing about my phone.  It gets used all day everyday in my office on the Bose. So here we go!

1. "Blossom" - Candlebox

2. "Amazing" - Blue October

3. "Take Your Time Coming Home" - Fun!

4. "The Weight of the World" - Her Space Holiday

5. "We Laugh Indoors" - Death Cab For Cutie

6. "Paper Heart" - All American Rejects

7. "Carry Us Away" - Circa Survive

8. "Better Than We Break" - Maroon 5

9. "Set Down Your Glass" - Snow Patrol

10. "A Whisper and a Clamor" - Anberlin

11. "Still at Shore" - Shane and Shane

12. "Ready and Waiting to Fall" - Mae

13. "Happy in Love" - Dear & The Headlights

14. "Breathless" - Better Than Ezra

15. " Brightest Little Firefly" - Copeland

Ecclectic much?  =)

day #11

REGRETS

Lord help me.   I've always been one of those people that lives by the phrase "No Regrets" simply for the reason that every mistake I've made has molded me into who I am today.  And I'm never the first to say this, but if I was 100% honest... I really like who I am today.  And if it took everything I've been through to get me here, then I'm fine with it. 

Disclaimer aside, let's get into the tough stuff.

1.  I regret the way/timing in which I left my marriage with Nathan.  Leaving was absolutely the RIGHT thing for me, but the way I did it, and the timing of it, was not the best way I could have handled it.  His heart broke, over and over, as did mine.  I regret not trying harder.  I regret not being a better wife to him.  I regret putting him through all the pain that I did.

2.  I regret the way I've treated my closest friends and family, when it comes to my personal life.  I've ALWAYS been a very private, independent person.  I think those are good qualities, but I think I abuse them.  I build walls, and I try to deal with things on my own.  When I fail, and when I make the situation worse than it was in the first place, THEN I reach out to my closest friends and family.  I regret making them feel like they aren't important to me, or that I don't trust them, and I hate that. 

3. I regret how much time I spent hating my body.  Statistics say lots of girls deal with negative self-image in middle school or high school, but it is very real.  I regret hating the way I looked, starting when I was about 14, until last year pretty much.  The last year or year and a half has been the first time I've actually loved myself and the way I look.   I don't mean that conceitedly whatsoever, just the fact that I'm quite comfortable in my own skin finally.  (Yes I still count calories like a psychopath, and I hit the gym as often as possible!)

4.  I regret giving fear so much power in my life.  A few days ago I had to write about my fears, so you know what they are now.  I believe that everyone is POWERED by something.  I've spent the last three years trying to shift that in my life, from being powered by fear, to being powered by grace (more on that to come later!)  I'm doing a lot beter, but I still regret giving in to fear.

Whew... those were biggies for me.  I feel better.  =)

day #10

TRAVEL

What?  That's my prompt today?  Just "travel" ???  Is this places to which I've traveled?  Places to which I'd like to travel?  Come on people.   Guess I'll touch on both.

My family always vacationed in Colorado in the summers.  We would typically take a week long trip in a different part of Colorado each year.  Most people go there to ski, but we went with a much more enjoyable purpose:  Camping!  We loved camping, hiking, 4 wheeling, fishing, and whatever else we could get into.  I have great memories at Estes Park, Colorado Springs, Uray, Silverton/Durango, Aspen, Crested Butte, Red River, etc. 

Two of my longest (distance) vacations were when I went to England.  I went once when I was 14, and again when I was 18.  It was exciting to be so far from home, in a completely different place, but still know the language! My two favorite parts of England were Stonehenge, because that's freaking amazing, and Westminster Abby, because it was the first time my 4-years of Latin came in handy.  I could actually read some of the writings!  I got excited about who all is THERE: Charles Dickens, George Handel, Robert Browning, Geoffrey Chaucer, John Dryden, Samuel Johnson, Alfred Lord Tennyson... the list goes on and on.  Overwhelmingly fantastic.

My trip to New York City was really exciting too.  I was only there for 4 days, and actually didn't have the best time... but I have one of my favorite memories.  I played at Carnegie Hall one evening.  Just to say I know what it sounds like to play inside Carnegie Hall... that's an amazing feeling I'll never forget.

So now onto where would I like to travel?  My goodness, I'd love to go anywhere tropical, now that I don't hate water like I used to, or perhaps I never really hated water, I just hated myself.  So hopefully my next vacation will be somewhere on a beach, with a pina colada in my hand.  =)

day #9

FRIENDS

I really don't know how to describe my friends.  They are such an ecclectic group of people!  And since they are all from different parts of my life, many of them don't know each other! 

During some of my toughest times I've learned (finally) that it's okay to lean on people, and it's healthy to depend on your friends in certain circumstances.  After a few of these tough times, I decided something I felt was pretty profound at the time.  My friends are the people who make me feel most like ME.  I can completely be myself.  There's no judgement.  There's love and support.  And sometimes it's tough love when I need it!

KRISTEN

Kristen and I met in 1995.  We had class together and knew that our sisters knew each other, and the rest is history!  Kristen is the kind of girl that will celebrate with me when I'm really excited about something, or her eyes will tear up anytime I start to tear up.  She quite literally joins in my celebrations and in my sorrows.  We were best friends through those awkward middle school years, and she is still my best friend now.  I'd do absolutely anything for this girl.  When I'm stressed out or sad, our talks always make me feel better.   And she's always up for a park date!

LINZY



I knew of Linzy when we were in grade school because she lived a couple streets over from me.  We didn't become best friends until High School when we finally had classes together (she's a year younger than me.)  Linzy has always been the one that I know will shoot straight with me.  She loves me and wants the best for me, but she also isn't afraid to say "Hey Lynsie, I think this is a big fat mistake.  You're being dumb."  (Hey!  Sometimes we all need to hear that!) She has also endured many park dates with me, and we will forever be "The Lynsie's" or... "The Linzy's" or... "The Lynzy's" haha...  =)

LARESA

Laresa is one of the most incredibly STRONG women I've ever met.  We became friends in college when I started dating one of her good friends.  If there were ever two people who have gone through similar things ALL the way throughout life, it's me and Laresa. (Even to this very day)  We understand each other well, because we've been through many of the same situations.  She is unbelievable smart and she understands so much about life.  I've learned a lot about myself, just from being friends with her.  I've GOT to get up to Kansas City to see her again!  It's been tooooo long.

AMANDA

Amanda has really been my only close girlfriend here in Muskogee.  We met through Daniel (even though he wasn't there) and we hit it off!  Amanda is the best of both worlds... she's so much fun to hang out with and always up for a good time (see our silly picture!) but she's also really easy to talk to about anything. She's been an ear for me who knows how many times over the last year.  Love this girl soooo much!

DANIEL

Daniel, Daniel, Daniel.   where do I start?  Daniel is the type of person that you just trust.  He has such a solid head on his shoulders, and he gives great advice when it comes to my job, things I'm involved in within our community, and all sorts of things.  He's been an endless ear for me, and he's heard all the goods and the bads of the last 2 years.  He's loyal and dependable, and and all around terrific friend.  I'm grateful we have been able to remain close... our IHOP dates help keep me sane lately.

BRYAN

First and foremost, WHY is this the only picture I have of the two of us???  I mean, it does make me laugh a lot, but it's kind of ridiculous!   I think most people are genuine at their core, but Bryan is genuine with everyone he meets.  He's sincere and thoughtful.  He'd bend over backwards to help me (he has, many times.)  He puts others first.  He's absolutely brilliant, and open to talking about anything, and when I say anything, I mean anything! Nothing is off limits!  We've had many discussions on religion, spirituality, politics, poetry, art, WORDS, all kinds of things.  We have so many similarities, for being such different people. And he has the BEST taste in music. 

DAVID

David and I became friends in college, simply because his best friend and my best friend were dating (and they are now married! This picture is from their wedding.)  Our friendship in college grew over coffee, and during long drives listening to music.  We got through lots of things together.  Some of my favorite memories with David are pumpkin carving day at Laura's in Norman, going to baseball games, or arguing over them in his living room (damn red sox fan!), going to many many concerts... At D-Fest a few years back I was in the front row for The Format (naturally) but he couldn't get through the crazy crowd.  So, resourceful David talked two big guys into lifting him up over the crowd to get to me.  All I know is I heard my name, turned around, and David is being literally thrown at me.  haha!

day #8

FAVORITE MOVIES

I LOVE movies, so picking favorites is going to be really hard for me.  Bear with me, this list might be a little more lengthy than it should be.  I'll try to stick with one favorite per movie category.  (yeah right)

DRAMA

What can I say?  I love a good depressing moving, especially when I can hate Tom Cruise.  All star cast, so much detail in the way the stories are woven together.  All time favorite.


WESTERN

Who doesn't LOVE Tombstone?  Best Cowboy movie ever, and the ONLY thing Val Kilmer ever did right. 

COMEDY

Seriously the funniest movie on the planet.  I know every line by heart, and it seems that almost weekly, something happens that reminds me of a scene in Tommy Boy, or gives me a chance to say something like "Housekeeping!"

CHICK-FLICK

The relationship between John Cusack and Ione Skye just kills me everytime.  And I've watched this movie probably 100 times.  It's my go-to movie if I feel like a chick flick (which is pretty rare for me!)

DRAMA (yes another)

Another pretty heavy drama, pretty depressing, but so ARTFULLY done!  Phillip Seymour Hoffman is brilliant, as is Charlie Kauffman.  Be ready to cry your eyes out from emotional overload.

CHICK-FLICK (yup again)

I've always loved Kirsten Dunst, and this is another beautifully done movie.  I love her character... I feel like I identify with it a lot.  And there is a beautiful scene at the OKC Bombing Memorial Survivor Tree.  That strikes close to home too.


Not sure what to call this one, drama, love story, etc.

Once again, another great movie.  It has the love-story, the drama, the war scenes... this one is epic.


Coming of Age / Comedy

All time favorite in the Coming-of-Age or High School type movies.  Who doesn't love Renee Zellweger and Liv Tyler.  Hilarious!  (...not on Rex Manning day!!!)


Musical / Christmas Movie

 Bing Crosby has that lovely deep voice, and Danny Kaye is one of the funniest actors from this time period.  Absolutely my favorite Christmas movie.  I tend to watch it a least 3 or 4 times in December!

Series!

I freaking love James Bond!  (especially that gorgeous Daniel Craig.. mmm!!!)  I love ANY James Bond movie, even the older ones!  Every now and then I need a Bond marathon!



day #7

WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?

Yikes...  7 days in to this blog thing and I've been happy, skipping along, blabbing on and on about people I love and things that make me happy.  I knew sooner or later it would get real.  But this real?  I know this process isn't going to do me any good, unless I'm 100% honest.  So here I go...  these are in no particular order.

ABANDONMENT:  This has been a fear of mine for as long as I can remember.  I deal with it much better than I used to, thanks to great counseling over the years.  I don't notice it so much now, so maybe I am healing from it.  But for the longest time I feared people just walking out of my life.

REJCTION:  Who doesn't fear rejection?  Whether it's something big like a relationship, or something smaller like a task at work, rejection still hurts.  You question yourself, replay it over and over in your head, hear those tiny voices telling you why you're not good enough. 

SUCCESS:  I know, it sounds ridiculous.  I do actually fear being fiercely successful.  I fear my potential.  Part of me silently thinks if I wanted to, I could do anything at all.  I'm smart, and very capable.  And that scares the crap out of me.  Why?  Because I fear failure.  And I have this twisted belief that the greater the success, the higher up I climb, the farther I'll fall. 

LONLINESS:  Let me clarify.  I LOVE my alone time.  I will ALWAYS love my alone time.  I don't mind feeling lonely every now and then.  But I fear being alone for the rest of my life.  I know it's silly, but it's a very real fear to me.  I'm afraid I will never fully get over my commitment issues, to the point where I can settle down and be happy.  I feel like I sabatoge situations so I don't have to commit.  The few times I have committed, or been willing to commit to something big, I've been burned one way or another.  And I'm afraid I'll never fully trust in myself to choose whats best and commit to it.

THE DARK:  yeah I'm not kidding.  I like it to be really dark when I go to sleep, but I won't turn off my bedside lamp until I'm literally struggling to stay awake.  I've always hated shadows, so I avoid darkness like that when I can. 

BAD GUYS:  Don't know how else to put it... I have a very real fear of men that are out to hurt or rape women.  I'm OVERLY aware of my surroundings every single time I am in public (literally, eating lunch, or going to walmart, or anything).  First thing I do when I walk in somewhere I look for exits. 

There are more, but I think that's enough for now.  =)

day #6

PICTURES THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY

I love pictures... I always have!  My apartment and my office are both covered in pictures of my friends and family.  I know I can't go too crazy here, so I'll limit myself to 10.

My OKC co-workers are among my favorite people in this world.  They make work a JOY everyday, even if I'm 2 hours away from them most days.  I LOVE getting to go back and spend time with them. 

It's alwyas interesting to see how they spell my name when they take my order at Starbucks.  Linzy and I always giggle about it.  But one day, this happened!  SO CLOSE!!! I didn't even give a hint!  (It's the small things in life.)

I love this picture simply because it says so much. A little too much wine.  Sleepy and Happy.  =)

I LOVE when the sun breaks through the clouds and you can literally see BEAMS of light.  There's such a sign of hope and possibility in moments like these.

Dad and his Jeep, the first time we went rock crawling.  GREAT memories!  (This, of course, is BEFORE the lift kit and huge wheels now)

Perhaps one of the most gorgeous sunrises I've ever witnessed... Lake Murray 2007

2010 ACLS Game 6, Yankees at Rangers.  Dad and I went, and even though my boys lost, it was an INCREDIBLE experience to have my first post-season game be such a huge win, taking TX to the world series, where they then got their butts handed to them.  =)

Although I love living in a small town, I love traveling to the big city too!  This is downtown Austin, the only big city (other than OKC I guess!) that I've traveled to since living in Muskogee.  What a trip!

I swear, one day I'm sending this to Hallmark with the caption "Hippo Birdie".  I think it'd make a great card in their "Fresh Ink" line.  I think it's freakin hilarious.



day #5

FAVORITE PLACES

I might take this one a little differently that some people might.  I would expect typical responses would be things like "Paris, Hawaii, the Caribbean" etc.  I'm going to approach this sideways, so to speak.  These are in no particular order.

LIBRARIES

I've always loved that terrible smell most people hate about libraries.  My favorite spot in college was the North side of the 2nd floor of the UCO library.  I wrote many of my Lit papers there, and it literally became like my home away from home.  There's something comforting about a plethora of old books... knowing there are more pages out there than I could possibly read in my life time.  I freaking love that.

DETERGENT AISLE

Yes, I mean the aisle in the grocery story where allthe laundry detergent is displayed.  Even if I don't need any detergent, I always take a quick walk down that aisle.  Maybe it's my obsessive clean-freak nature, but I take serious comfort in the smell of clean laundry.  Reminds me of my childhood.  Reminds me of the feeling of "home" and everything that word means.

OPEN MIC POETRY VENUES

I adored going to Galileo's in the Paseo when I lived in OKC.  Wednesday nights were open mic poetry, and I loved listening and participating in poetry slams.  For being somewhat reserved and quiet, I certainly open up when I have the chance to share my poetry with an audience. 

"HOME"

I love that "home" feeling.  In fact, I used to have an unhealthy relationship with the idea of "home" for the longest time.  I wanted to be able to "go home", whatever that meant.  No place ever FELT like home.  And you know what I've learned in the last year or so?  It's not where, but who you're with that really matters.  What I mean is, PEOPLE become "home" when you invest yourself.  When you're willing to open up to someone, and poor yourself into them, they become that home feeling.  My heart can feel at home ANYWHERE, if I'm with people I love. 

PLAYGROUNDS

I promised myself that I'd never get too old for a playground.  In fact, some of the best days I have with my two best friends, is when we play on playgrounds! Here's some pictures from when they came to visit me in Muskogee last summer, and a couple from college too!



day #4

PARENTS

I'm one lucky girl, because I have some awesome parents.  Some people only have 2 parents.  I have 3!  Plus the best Grandpa ever, so I have to include him too.  Okay, let's start with my Dad.

My dad is quite possibly the smartest person I've ever met.  He can figure out anything, build anything, create anything, solve anything.  We can talk about all kinds of things, and we love going out to a bar and having a nice cold beer together.  (Where I always make sure to call him DAD loudly, just to clear things up!)  I'm a lucky girl to get to have that kind of relationship with my dad!

My mom is one of the coolest ladies around.  She chose to be a stay at home mom, so she got to spend quite a bit of time with me and Sister all throughout our childhood.  She has all these unique talents that I wish I could inherit.  She is insanely creative and can make ANYTHING out of ANYTHING.  She does beadwork with jewelry for fun, she has more knowledge about music than most people I know (favorite memories include catching her singing Outkast, or doing the YMCA in the car.)  She is typically who I call mid melt-down.  She is great at making me realize the sky is, in fact, not falling.

My step-dad is wonderful too!  (Although for some reason this is the best picture I could find of the two of us, from my 2006 college graduation!)  He came into my life in 2005 when he married my beautiful mom. (And he is SO PERFECT for her!!!)  For the last 6 years, he's been such a great part of the family.  He is one of those guys that would break his back bending over backwards to help you.  From day 1, he's completely welcomed me into his life as if I were a daughter.  He's one of a kind, and I'm blessed to get to have a step-dad!

Last, but certainly not least... my GRANDPA!!! He's my only grandparent, and I adore him more than he knows probably.  We have so many similarities, I'm certain he passed down many common interests somehow.  We love talking about baseball, and about New York, and England, and about books.  He reads more than anyone I know!  We love jigsaw puzzles, and ALWAYS had one out to work on at his house.  The's one of my very favorite people in this whole world.  He has a special place in my heart.


Well... I could go on and on about more family... my sister!!!! My aunts and uncles and favorite cousins.... but this post was supposed to specifically be about parents, and I already stretched my boundaries.  haha.  Til next time...


"We are family... I got all my sisters with me" ... that one's for you, Mom.  =)

day #3

FIRST LOVE



Alright folks, this is a hard one.  (and I dread writing this... but I HAVE to stick with the process.)  How do you describe your first love?  How do you decide what "love" means, enough to PICK a "first love".  Because I remember being 6 years old and really crazy about my dog Barkley.  We would run and play and spend our days together.  Does that count?  haha... kidding.

I remember my first crush very well.  Brian Hackler.  We were in pre-school, 4 years old... maybe one of my first memories.  Brian was nice; we shared our crayons, and he didn't pick on me like some of the other kids did.  That's the extent of Brian that I remember.  Never saw him again.

My first "boyfriend" was Patrick Palmer. (aka Jojo!)  Jojo and I "went out" in middle school.  (Which meant we held hands and went to the movies with our parents on weekends.)  It was harmless and sweet.  One day I wrote him a note telling him I was breaking up with him. Not classy, Lynsie.  Somehow he forgave me and we managed to stay friends through high school.  =)

The first time I literally felt my heart break, was when I divorced Nathan.  Nathan exemplified a new kind of love I'd never known before. It was unconditional.  No matter what I said or did, how I acted, whether I was happy and funny or sad and depressed, he loved me the same.  He loved me as hard as he possibly could, for a very long time. 

And since then, I've been extremely picky about who I date.  I've dated a little... and had one long term relationship recently. Daniel proved to me that the unconditional love is in fact possible.  Daniel saw me at my best and at my worst, and loved me all the same.  He restored my faith in love, and proved that two people in love can be best friends too. 

And now...  I'm taking time for myself.  To be honest, there is nothing in this world I want MORE than to have a family, but I know in order to have that I need to be the best possible me I can be.  I deserve that.  and so does my family.  "When you know who you are, you'll know what to do."  -Craig Groschel

day #2

MEANING BEHIND THE NAME OF YOUR BLOG

Doors & Windows.... I was sitting here at my computer trying to decide what to name this blog.  (Not realizing I'd be explaining it during this 30-day process!)  I have had other blogs in the past, and this time I wanted a clean slate and a fresh start.  Let's start with the literal... doors and windows.  I've always been an outside person.  I'd much rather be outside on a beautiful day than stuck inside.  I love having the windows down in my car, or the windows open in my apartment.  There is something peaceful about it.  I've often thought maybe there is some chemical reason... maybe it's just he Vitamin D I crave from the sun!

More than just the literal, let's think about doors and windows figuratively.  I've recently had a long relationship end, and I'm growing and adapting to change at my work as well, and I was reminded of something my mom has ALWAYS said to me when change upsets me. Cliche as it sounds, it always makes me feel better:  "When God closes a door, He opens a window." 

Okay okay, laugh all you want.  =)  I roll my eyes sometimes in the moment when she says it.  It's not til later, once it's settled in a little, that the relevance hits me.  Doors and Windows can be the most exciting things about life.  When doors open, it's about new opportunities.  When they shut, it can hurt and it can take some time to heal, but it's also another step closer to what/where/who you're supposed to be. Sometimes it takes doors shutting for windows to open.  You can sit with an open door for a long time and not realize its the window that will take you to the next step in life.  But each and every one of these situations molds you into exactly who you are today.  And I am thankful, that I am being shaped by God daily.  Why would I ever want to be someone other than what He has planned for me?

So... when should doors close or windows open?  How do you know? (the epic unanswerable question) I've been asking myself that question for about 6 months now.  About relationships.  About work.  About family.  About church.  About EVERYTHING.  And unfortuantely, I don't have a tangible answer for any it.  But I've heard so many people say "when you know, you'll know."

And maybe I'm starting to grasp it.  I'm growing up, and I'm beginning to understand what they mean when they say that.  (who are "THEY" anyway?)  I'm appreciating every door and every window.  Even the ones that slam in my face, or shut abruptly.  The ones that smash my finger, or make me cry.  I can let go, heal, and hold onto my faith that God is in control.  And I've learned, my life is so much better when I live out His plans instead of my own. 

day #1

PICTURE & 10 INTERESTING FACTS



Here's me at  Honor Heights Park last April during the Azalea Festival.  Honor Heights is a gorgeous park on the West side of town, and I tend to frequent it throughout the spring.  Now on to my 15 intereting facts!

1.  I'm a baseball nut.  I love the Yankees.  Jorge Posada is my backup plan, in case something else doesn't work out.  (kidding)

2.  I work in an office by myself, and am quite an independent person.  Every other month or so, I'll go to dinner and a movie by myself, just for the fun of it. 

3.  I absolutely love what I do for a living.  I believe hard work pays off and I think if you can stay focused, you can achieve anything.

4.  I believe God has a better plan for my life than I do.  And even though it drives me a little crazy not knowing what's in store for me, I rest assured knowing that He can plan bigger better things for my life than I ever could.  He's proven that to me time and time again.

5.  Family is a deeper kind of love than I ever realized.  You're connected to them forever, so you HAVE to work through the tough spots.  And it's worth it.

6.  I grew up dancing.  Took ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, you name it.  That experience stayed buried in a file in the back of my brain for years and years, until recently.  Now I'm singing and dancing in Muskogee Little Theatre's prouction of Chicago.  And I LOVE it.

7.  I have music on almost all the time.  The iPod feature on my iPhone is definitely the one that gets the most use.  I rarely pick out something to listen to, I almost always let it shuffle.

8.  I officially gave up caffiene 1 year ago. No more coffee in the morning.  No more Starbucks outings.  (which is good because I don't have a Starbucks here!)  No more Diet Coke! Water only.  And tea about once a week.  (I know I know... it has caffiene...)

9. I think it would be ridiculously easy for me to become a vegetarian.  When I cook at home, I rarely use meat anyway.  But living in a small town, where all the restaurants are either fried chicken or BBQ... it's a little more difficult.  Perhaps I'll explore this more later in life.

10.  I love writing.  I love reading.  I'm a huge word nerd.  I'm awesome at Scrabble.  I perform at open mic poetry whenever I get the chance. and now I'm trying to open up that well of creativity again through this blog.  Hopefully it hasn't run dry yet!

a new day, a new blog!

Well hello again... It's been a while.  =)

I've been blogging on and off (much more "off" than "on") for about 8 years.  Oh yes, back in the day of Xanga, I was blogging nearly everyday.  (probably about snow cones and boys) And I've blogged a little since then, but not consistently.  All the joys of moving to a small town and being homesick for the city made life get hectic, and somewhere in the juggling I stopped writing completely.  So, now that I've been here in Muskogee over a year and I'm feeling more settled...  I'm back!

To kick start this new blog adventure, I want a clean slate and a fresh start.  A few of my friends recently did a 30-day blog series, one prompted blog each day for 30 consecutive days.  I think that's a great place to start, to get my creative juices flowing again. So tomorrow will be Day #1, and we'll start this little adventure.  Once my 30 days are up, I hope to write a couple times a week, and I'm certain it will become random, silly, heartfelt, funny, ranting, preaching, dreaming, laughing, and so much more.