It's very strange for me to try and write something about myself. The basic stuff is just that -- basic. All the rest is too intricate to even try to go into. So what do I say? Well ... let's see ... I guess I'll start off by saying that I am 44 years old, and live in Colorado with my wonderful husband and 3 amazing children, ages 23, 18, and 10. Two sons and a daughter, respectively. *smile* You'll find some poetry about them sprinkled around within my pages. *s*
When I was growing up, I wrote poetry and short stories all the time, but once I reached High School, that had come to an end. I'm not sure why, really. My suspicion is that I was too far out of touch with my own feelings about myself and my life to be able to write anything. My self-esteem wasn't very good, to say the least, and in retrospect, I think I was too afraid to face the "why's". I did, however, continue my art work clear through High School. I started drawing as a small child, and would lose myself in it! I adored it! I used to draw what I saw in the newspaper comic strips on a wonderful, big chalkboard, which my Grandparents had given me. During my Senior year, I had a one-man (woman? *grin*) show, which I was very proud of, and felt really good about. On every placard for each piece, I had written "NFS" (Not For Sale), because I couldn't bear to part with any of it. There was such a huge part of myself in everything I drew or painted. But ... after High School that, too, came to an end.
I got married the October following graduation, and 2 years, 3 months later, I was a Mom. *s* My life was very busy, and I guess I just forgot to take the time to nurture my soul. I can't say I didn't have the time, because I think one can make the time for anything that is important to them .... I simply let it slip away. The marriage did not work out, and 2 years after my son's birth, I was divorced and on my own. It was an immensely frightening time for me, since I had never before been on my own, let alone solely responsible for my son. With the love and support of my wonderful family, I made it through those tough times. A little over a year later, I met Tony, my husband. *s* We've been together 20 years, married for 19 of them. I was a stay-at-home Mom for a very long time .... too long. I lost myself somewhere along the line, and ended up traveling the rocky road of self-discovery about 4 or 5 years ago. I discovered some amazing things about myself -- some very good things, and some not so good things, but the best part is that I learned to accept myself for who I am, faults and all. During that time, I also discovered web design. I absolutely fell in love with it, and as a result, those old artistic flood gates were unlocked and opened wide! *s* One thing led to another, and I began writing again, finding it extremely cathartic. What I couldn't say, I could write. And write, I did! It was as if my soul was breathing a huge sigh of relief every time I wrote something new. It still is. *s*
So ... that brings me to right here, right now -- designing my own web sites, and writing whatever is whispered to me. *s* I have a driving passion within me for both. I publish my work on my own sites, and have had several pieces published by Skyline Publications, an online and print Literary Magazine. Who knows ... maybe one day I'll even publish my own book of poetry. *grin* One can always dream, right? *s*
Well, I guess that's it. How's that for making a long story short? *grin* Thank you for spending some time in my world. I hope you enjoy the visit. *s*
