Just Write – My first

by Christy on November 15, 2011

in Uncategorized

Every day (okay, maybe not every day) I think about this little blog space of mine. I think about how I don’t write here often enough even though I have approximately 428 posts rolling around in my head at any given time.

Today I talked to my friend Amanda and we ruminated on the fact that while we both have plenty to write, we just don’t. And it makes us sad and a little bummed that we’re not writing those wonderful things so one day we can look back and realize we had a ridiculous amount of time on our hands. Or not.

So we made a pact, without the blood, that we would write on our blogs this week. And then I remembered that Heather of the EO had this amazing thing called Just Write, and that’s exactly what I need to do. JUST WRITE.

This morning I woke up to the sound of rain on my metal roof. It was glorious because I love the sound of rain, but also because we need the rain so badly. I drifted off and woke again several times to the sound of rain. It was a nice way to start my day.

My children are incredibly smart. It’s exhausting.

I think one of the reasons I don’t write much here is that I don’t have as much time to read other blogs. And I feel guilty writing here because I always get a handful of comments from some of my best friends, and I realize I haven’t read their blogs in forever. Guilt. Maybe I should blog and turn off the comments? Nah. That wouldn’t be much fun. I guess if I’m going to blog, then I need to carve out time to read blogs. Do unto others…

I love my friends. I’m very fortunate to have more than a handful of the very best. I heard somewhere that most women have only 2 really good friends. You know, they kind of friends you would call to bail you out of jail. You know, if you ever got arrested. I’m happy to say that I have many more than 2 people I could call. Many more.

That’s all for now. Thanks so much for reading!

Linking up with Just Write from the Extraordinary Ordinary Heather. Love her.

  • Amanda Wintenburg

    Love ya, girl. I would say you could call me to bail you out, but more than likely, I’d be the one sitting next to you in jail.

    • http://real-life-adventures.com Christy M.

      You were on the top of my list, girl. I guess I’ll have to rework it now :)

  • http://jimdoran.net/ Jim Doran

    Sounds like it’s time to get arrested, then. ;)

  • Lisa

    Ditto here.  You can put me on the *sitting next to you in jail* as well, although it would probably be something I did that put us all there, lol!  Now, when is Amanda going to call me?!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.traveling-well.com Karena @ Traveling Well

    I say write when you feel like it, leave the comments on. Your life will ebb and flow, and some day you’ll have/make the time to read and comment on other blogs again. I only comment on about 25% of what I read – there just isn’t enough time, and most of the time I don’t have anything that really adds to the conversation. We know you’re out there, no worries :)

  • Krista

    It’s funny how blogging starts out as just writing and then turns into this THING that you have to do.  I say do what you can, when you can.  As long as you’re happy and it’s working for you, that’s all that matters. 

    • http://real-life-adventures.com Christy M.

      Yes, it totally turned into this ‘thing’ and then I lost my words. Hoping I find some more words again soon! Thanks for your comment!

  • http://bettyannescott.blogspot.com Betty Anne Davidson

    So glad you just wrote!  And you don’t have to read my blog just because I commented on yours.  No worries.  :)  You only have to do that if Heather of the EO starts a “just read” campaign. :) 

    • http://real-life-adventures.com Christy M.

      Awww! You’re the best ;)

  • http://www.mythreerivershome.blogspot.com April@M3RH

    Happy first Just Write!  I have similar feelings regarding my blog.

    • http://real-life-adventures.com Christy M.

      Thank you!!

  • http://imadramamama.wordpress.com/ Thea @ I’m a Drama Mama

    It might take me a while, but I’ll come bail your, Lisa’s, and Amanda’s sorry asses out. (Insert angel halo here)

    I love you. I miss you. And if we blogged for comments only, I’d be in a freakin’ sorry state.

  • http://www.whereverimaywander.com LissaJoy

    I’d bail your skank-ass out, any day. ;p

    • http://real-life-adventures.com Christy M.

      Love you!!!
      On Nov 21, 2011 11:32 AM, “Disqus”

  • Anonymous

    Lately there just isn’t enough time in my day but when I do get a few minutes I love to catch up with my friends! Reading their blogs (even if they haven’t written forever) helps me reconnect with them! Just write when you feel like it and don’t when you can’t find the time or don’t want to! That’s what blogging is all about in my opinion!

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