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by thatBobguy

Rated: 18+ · Book · Other · #1008111

My attempt to Journal in public- I may get shy or not. Let's see.

I am searching for myself- anyone seen me lately? I have just turned 50 and feel like I am about to embark on a new journey. I have always kept a very secret and private journal of thoughts and ideas. Mostly, I have erratic memories and events jotted down with the occaisional sprinkling of philosophical thoughts spiced with ruminations. I am not always so willing to share. Twenty years ago I was in grad. school working hard. A stomach ache sent me to a doctor who eventually arrived at the estimation that I had about 8 years left to live (under the best conditions). I dropped out, buried myself in the mundane living of raising a family, savoring just about every minute. It is now 20 years later and I am going strong. So, what happens next? I guess we'll see.

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8 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Mrs. Whatsit

Jun 14, 2010 at 8:30am
In response to "So this is what Al Gore was going on about."

I live in Mississippi and I'm mad at Al too. It's much too hot for June. August will be miserable.

An evening of Improv sounds delightful!

SummerLyn Guthrie

Feb 27, 2010 at 9:12pm
In response to "So, What to say?"

I'm a lefty as well!!! We're supposed to be creative!

Kåre Enga in Montana

Oct 31, 2009 at 10:07pm
In response to "Working away at stuff"

I think of some of my relationships are a dance... never quite sure who leads, who follows and where to place my feet. I've stepped on too many toes... still I think your advice is well put. If I cannot express what I want in a way that is clear and acceptable to the other person, my wants and needs most likely will go unfulfilled.

SummerLyn Guthrie

Jul 2, 2009 at 5:51pm
In response to "another month goes by"

<tapping foot>....well...it's already July, so what do you think? Are you going to enter something or not...this is your conscience speaking! LOL Ohhh just me...stopping by to see what is up with you.
I like that idea of Improv classes. I have to tell you that back in my high school day, I was going out with a guy who had taken drama classes and at night, he had to go. This one night I went with him just to be with him and they needed someone else to play some part in this Greek acting scene...I ended up getting a standing ovation even though it was just a class. LOL I'll never forget that because I had no idea I could even act, but I felt at home with my boyfriend being there and was relaxed with the whole idea. It was great!!! I bet you get joy from that. That is wonderful! SummerLyn

SouthernDiva

Sep 30, 2007 at 9:14pm
In response to "How long can this go on?"

Ok, stop ignoring you journals and us!

Come on back, it's a laugh a minute. We're sure to keep you entertained....

ShellySunshine

Mar 7, 2007 at 2:19pm
In response to "A month goes by... again"

Hi Friend,

Writers block is just a way of saying you don't feel like writing anything important. so don't.

Now you live in Atlanta, I am in Michigan and no daffodill are springing any where outside. March is ugly and cold up here so your right you need to get out and enjoy your spring, I think I will get to it sometime in June!
Have a good day and thanks for letting me read your journal. I love we are all on journey's. I am 42 and this has been a big big journey year for me, I think the age thing is useless to worry about.
Later
Shelly

Startiara

Feb 9, 2007 at 1:57am
In response to "Still not much to put up here"

house guests are always great to have....but they do bring that 'buzz' that can be great but also can throw us off our 'game'.....hope as you have progressed into Feb. you are back on your 'game'

Kåre Enga in Montana

Jul 20, 2006 at 3:26pm
In response to "Over two months stuff happens"

Yes, blogging is a bad habit ... hope it's catching

.

Happy? I'd settle for joy. However, that means I've got to open myself up to it. (Being happy and thankful with what I have is part of that.)

Might look into a book by Linda Kavelin Popov, "A Pace of Grace" if you are ever overwhelmed and stressed. It speaks about everyday virtues and common sense spirituality as found in all religions. I'm working my way through it.

#45. Ok... maybe this is over... or not
ID #742451 entered on December 23, 2011 at 7:40pm

#44. how is this possible?
ID #738428 entered on November 2, 2011 at 3:08pm

#43. over a month and here goes
ID #730816 entered on August 6, 2011 at 3:23pm

#42. So it has been awhile
ID #724003 entered on May 14, 2011 at 6:14pm

#41. who is at fault?
ID #712543 entered on November 28, 2010 at 4:36pm

#40. I guess it is about time here.
ID #709223 entered on October 24, 2010 at 4:21pm

#39. Buying time... ok, procrastinating
ID #705641 entered on September 8, 2010 at 10:16pm

#38. Not that much new
ID #701720 entered on July 17, 2010 at 11:10am

#37. So this is what Al Gore was going on about.
ID #699073 entered on June 13, 2010 at 3:32pm

#36. Just not enough time...or bad choices... wait!
ID #695986 entered on May 12, 2010 at 7:51pm

#35. Looks like fun, I think
ID #692902 entered on April 11, 2010 at 7:25pm

#34. So, What to say?
ID #685105 entered on January 24, 2010 at 11:08am

#33. Working away at stuff
ID #672688 entered on October 21, 2009 at 11:52am

#32. Thought it was about time... why do I wait?
ID #666653 entered on September 6, 2009 at 3:13pm

#31. More time has passed... too much maybe.
ID #662353 entered on August 5, 2009 at 8:13pm

#30. another month goes by
ID #654988 entered on June 17, 2009 at 7:33pm

#29. just a quick note... once more.
ID #650343 entered on May 17, 2009 at 10:55pm

#28. Yeah! They are done!
ID #642817 entered on March 29, 2009 at 6:16pm

#27. The Day after Valentine's
ID #636052 entered on February 15, 2009 at 11:06pm

#26. you would think
ID #624877 entered on December 17, 2008 at 8:13pm

#25. And now for a quick entry.
ID #583292 entered on May 4, 2008 at 7:04pm

#24. So what's new?
ID #574634 entered on March 19, 2008 at 7:56pm

#23. Starting a new year... one more time
ID #562200 entered on January 20, 2008 at 4:45pm

#22. I feel a "Resolution" coming on here.
ID #554985 entered on December 13, 2007 at 3:54pm

#21. How long can this go on?
ID #538785 entered on September 30, 2007 at 9:07pm

#20. Heading out.
ID #527119 entered on August 10, 2007 at 9:53am

#19. So few entries, so much time... or something like that.
ID #520966 entered on July 13, 2007 at 11:49am

#18. Not sure where to start
ID #510575 entered on May 23, 2007 at 7:44pm

#17. Another month or so...
ID #500953 entered on April 11, 2007 at 11:13am

#16. A month goes by... again
ID #493134 entered on March 7, 2007 at 10:22am

#15. Still not much to put up here
ID #483621 entered on January 25, 2007 at 7:14pm

#14. What new stuff? Ok- I am still breathing.
ID #464301 entered on October 25, 2006 at 3:16pm

#13. Over two months stuff happens
ID #441922 entered on July 20, 2006 at 1:33pm

#12. Still looking... sort of
ID #420551 entered on April 19, 2006 at 8:40pm

#11. What to say- or not.
ID #412588 entered on March 12, 2006 at 5:15pm

#10. Thinking about some things
ID #408316 entered on February 21, 2006 at 5:05pm

#9. Time still flies even in the New Year
ID #401327 entered on January 22, 2006 at 12:06pm

#8. Another offer in the mail?
ID #397310 entered on January 6, 2006 at 2:51pm

#7. More days to follow
ID #396553 entered on January 3, 2006 at 1:13pm

#6. Christmas Eve this year
ID #394544 entered on December 24, 2005 at 6:29pm

#5. Not too long after that.
ID #391386 entered on December 8, 2005 at 7:58pm

#4. Such a long time, how did that happen?
ID #390680 entered on December 5, 2005 at 11:02pm

#3. Something new to reset the e-mail
ID #383430 entered on November 2, 2005 at 8:28pm

#2. A weekend off- and stuff
ID #379558 entered on October 15, 2005 at 5:02pm

#1. It has been a week, now.
ID #372503 entered on September 12, 2005 at 11:11pm

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