When I told my family I was starting this blog, my 5-year-old chimed, "Mom, you're starting to be a log?"
"Uh...I hope my writing will be slightly more interesting than that," I replied with a laugh.
I'm a freelance journalist and work from home, which means I don't have to battle a daily commute. But I love driving, even on the busy freeway. It's my time to let my creative thoughts wander (while staying alert to the road, of course). I sing impromptu lyrics that seem to well up from the center of my torso and exit through my vocal chords - songs I often forget by the time I get to my destination.
While out and about, I take in everything I see. Billboards touting upcoming events. Funny quotes on bumper stickers. The latest model car in the parking space next to me. And oh, there's a new boutique over there - wow, when did that open?
I often take different routes to and fro so I can explore an uncharted neighborhood or shopping center.
When watching TV, I learn things by paying attention to commercials. The fact that the new BMW has this cool windshield wiper that signals to the brakes to start drying - pretty cool! And of course, there's a plethora of information in print and online: the latest fashion trends, funky gadgets, food, and more.
I do my best to translate these interesting topics into articles and ultimately, a paycheck. The smaller tidbits that don't merit a story are filed away in my memory under "Interesting Things I Discovered Today" and are eventually forgotten. But I don't think they should be. They were interesting enough to pique my interest and I think they're worth sharing. That's why I started this blog.
I hope you enjoy!
I'm a freelance journalist and work from home, which means I don't have to battle a daily commute. But I love driving, even on the busy freeway. It's my time to let my creative thoughts wander (while staying alert to the road, of course). I sing impromptu lyrics that seem to well up from the center of my torso and exit through my vocal chords - songs I often forget by the time I get to my destination.
While out and about, I take in everything I see. Billboards touting upcoming events. Funny quotes on bumper stickers. The latest model car in the parking space next to me. And oh, there's a new boutique over there - wow, when did that open?
I often take different routes to and fro so I can explore an uncharted neighborhood or shopping center.
When watching TV, I learn things by paying attention to commercials. The fact that the new BMW has this cool windshield wiper that signals to the brakes to start drying - pretty cool! And of course, there's a plethora of information in print and online: the latest fashion trends, funky gadgets, food, and more.
I do my best to translate these interesting topics into articles and ultimately, a paycheck. The smaller tidbits that don't merit a story are filed away in my memory under "Interesting Things I Discovered Today" and are eventually forgotten. But I don't think they should be. They were interesting enough to pique my interest and I think they're worth sharing. That's why I started this blog.
I hope you enjoy!
3 comments:
“Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.” ~ Francis Bacon, Sr
(1561-1626)
and some more goodn's
http://thinkexist.com/quotation/the_act_of_putting_pen_to_paper_encourages_pause/216927.html
i forgot to say....yay for you starting a blog! makes me glad, sweet friend!
Ooh Shana, I'm going to have to borrow that quote. Thanks!
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