To blog or not to blog, that is the question, therefore, I blog

Dictionary online states that "the full formal name of blog is weblog" and simply enough defined as "a journal written online and accessible to users of the Internet." 

About.com gives the meaning for blogging as "the act of posting content on a blog (a Web log or online journal) or posting comments on someone else's blog."  Of course these two definitions seem very cold and insensitive to those of us who have developed a passion for blogging, those who make a living from blogging, those who educate and help others through blogging,and those who depend on blogging for social interaction. And of course all the other 100's of reasons we blog.

 All I know is that blogging has become a passion for me, if I can meet a few awesome people and some fabulous blogs (which I have Kelly@Never Cry Over Spilled Milk, Zoe@rewritten, Chris@Life Your Way, Rob-Bear@Bears Noting, Tracy@Crazy as Normal, and Jules@My Mom's a Whack Job just to name a few off the top of my head), regain some of my social skills I think I have lost, and make a little cash on the side while blogging all the while fulfilling a dream to write, to be heard, to make a difference, to be appreciated, to be accepted in to this whole new world of blogging, and to be praised by my peers then by golly I think I am going to make it in this world after all.  

Maybe this is what I am meant to do! Or at least until I grow up and get a better full-time job, a new life (less drama, chaos, and toxicity) but I think I will always blog whether rich or still poor, single never married, full of drama and chaos and of course there will always be toxic people to try and pull you down, but I will never let anything get in the way of me blogging.  I have a loud mouth and I have a lot more shit to say!  Stay tuned! *Bows and Grins*

I do want to say thanks to all the bloggers that have been kind, friendly, supportive, and very helpful to me in finding my way through the blogosphere which Wikipedia says it is "made up of all blogs and their interconnections and that it is where all blogs exist together as a connected community (or as a collection of connected communities) or as a social network in which everyday authors can publish their opinions." Well, we all know the truth behind Wikipedia, but I agree with everything that was said except that not all authors publish just their opinions. HAH, some people are knowledgeable and even trained and schooled in what they write about.  With that said, the blogosphere has been a very open and flexible in giving us personal/lifestyle bloggers a chance to be heard, whether to entertain, inform, or educate we all serve our own purposes.

Interesting Quote

"I say, if you've trouble believing in yourself, the least you can do first is STOP believing the bullshit others say to put you down. Yep. Stop it. They're all lies. And they're from people who are not worthy of your respect, much less your friendship. It could be that you're listening to others so much that you forget how to believe in yourself. Don't waste your time on such people. Hang out with positive people only. Find new friends. 
Make sense? There's too much bullshit out there today. Sadly, a lot of us believe in it somehow"--Alden Tan

I just checked my email and I opened this one from Alden Tan. The words he said just jumped out at me.  Simple, yet so real.  I see that Alden Tan likes keeping it real, no sugar coating and that is what I like about the guy.  I, too, just want to keep it real.  I am me, no matter what mood I am in, how I am feeling, and/or no matter what I have to say.  If I have good advice or just giving my opinion, I promise to always keep things real with my readers.  I am not going to be someone I am not.  

Life is not better, so to speak, if you eat a cupcake, but it sure does taste good for a minute. So enjoy yourself, believe in yourself, and life will be better and the joy will last longer than a cupcake. 

Sometimes someone who we don't even know, will give us the best advice, right at us in our face advice.  Stop!  Collaborate and listen, in the name of love, or whatever oldies song you want to insert, *Being Silly* but seriously folks, avoid the bullshit that unhappy people may dish out to you.  

Life is not better, so to speak, if you eat a cupcake, but it sure does taste good for a minute. So enjoy yourself, believe in yourself, and life will be better and the joy will last longer than a cupcake.  You deserve respect, not to be put down. Why?  Because I believe in you and so should you.

This is my life, Iived well

*Note*  I am challenging myself and my writing skills by writing this post in six word sentences.  I just hope it makes sense Hee Hee.


Just another day of being me. 
 
Don't know where I am going.
But I am on my way. 
I may be slow moving, okay. 
Car broke down, have no money.
So going no where fast today.
 
Wherever you go, here you are!
Or so they say, I guess.
Take one day at a time.
See the light at the end.
A beautifully chaotic, caring, anxious mess.
 
This is my life, lived well!

So, how did I do?
This is my poetry writing debut.
Does it make any sense to you?

Just some sillyness *GRIN*

Keeps Me Going

I live my life one day at a time.

I try again today, even when it's hard.

I keep going for just one more day, today.

After I try today, tomorrow I will try again.

from the daily love

In Support of Mental Health Awareness Month

Check out my girl Liz at

https://www.facebook.com/DepressiveChick101

Has it Been That Long?!?

It seems like forever since I have been on my blog.  Things look a little dusty around here.  Oh well, my home isn't dusted so I don't want to compete so I won't dust here either.  *GRIN*  So, dust off a chair and stay awhile.

I haven't been feeling so well, so I didn't want to be a Debbie Downer. I have been very depressed for a few days so bad as to not getting out of bed all weekend.  I think I got through this bad funk all on my own. *Pats Self on Back*  Well not completely alone.  I joined a secret, private group on Facebook, my other addiction.  It is a place where I feel most comfortable, even more comfortable than my blog sometimes, to talk about and converse with other people about how I am feeling.  They are a wonderful, beautiful group of people with mental health issues like myself.  I am grateful to be able to be a part of such an awesome group.  I would name the group but there are people in it that want to remain totally anonymous. 

You know me, I am willing to talk about almost anything and everything.  There really is no topic off limits with me but I respect other people and their reasons for being anonymous.  Mental Illness still has a stigma attached to it.  Hopefully in the years to come, the stigma will be lifted.  Well, that is all I have time for, for now.  Not to worry, blogging is still cheaper than a therapist.  Peace and Love.

My New Award

My new friend Bethanne at Break My Wings, I Have a Broomstick Too! gave me an award a while back but thanks to facebook putting my messages in the "other" folder, I just now saw the message. 

I am supposed to tell you 7 things about myself and nominate 15 blogs but I think that would take me forever.  So, I will name 5 awesome blogs instead. How's that? 

7 Things About Me

1.  Last month I had my one year blogging anniversary.

2.  I was a extremely shy child.  I finally found my voice now as a blogger in my forties.  Something to say about getting older and wiser. *GRIN*

3.  I am overly sensitive, think too much, and care too much.

4.  The best decision I have ever made in my life is becoming a blogger.

5.  I live next door to my parents, good and bad!  I love them dearly, but sometimes they still feel the need to lecture me *frown* At least I know they love me *Hugs to my parents*

6.  I am about 10 classes away from getting my Bachelor degree in Public Health. I ran out of money to finish.

7.  I work full-time as an Administrative Services Assistant.

5 Awesome Blogs

Searching for Sanity

Life Your Way

Modern Hippie Momma

Big City Dreamer

Bears Noting

Go ahead, please, visit these awesome blogs from some pretty amazing bloggers.

Quote

"Be patient, my soul, thou has suffered worse than this"--Homer

This quote is one that I refer back to often.  It reminds me that I am stronger than I could ever imagine and that I will get through the tough times.  I will never give up.  I will fight to stay alive.