Taking the Plunge

OK. They say this blogging is so easy anyone can do it. I assume that means even a 50-something, empty-nester, gramma-wanna-be who is moderately tech-savvy (though at least two of my children might dispute that). I am an uprooted Midwesterner trying to survive in the South. Granted, Central Florida is not the Deep South, but the cultural differences are enough to leave me scratching my head at times.

I am currently, as I am insisting on putting it, 'between jobs.' It's a situation somewhat of my own choosing, meaning I declined the position that was offered to me when the 're-alignment of resources' movement hit my last place of employment. I decided at my stage of life, I really did not want to take a position that didn't seem to require a lot of skiill - and that not exactly in my skill or gift set. So for now I am unemployed - er - between jobs. I'm learning that it's very important to keep a positive attitude in this situation.

Writing is something that's been in the back of my mind for some time and I've decided that if I'm going to make something of that interest, now is as good a time - probably better - than any. Problem is writing has always been an interest, not necessarily the path I pursued in college. Blame it on poor or non-existent advising or my own lack of awareness. While I believe I have a gift for communication, I don't have the credentials - an English/Journalism degree. Nevertheless, I figure now is the time to get some of my random thoughts in print if for no other reason than to give me a reason to get up every day and bring some discipline to what could become a very undisciplined, unmotivated existence--between jobs.

I expect I'll be writing on my current situation as well as my circumstances as a transplanted Midwesterner living in Florida. There's also my experience and role as wife and mother, which may provide fodder for blog posts. Sorry kids, I'm unfettered. This is my revenge!

Anyway, I think my biggest motivation for blogging is an attempt to expand my 'community', to connect with others who may share my experiences and interests, and to expand this conversation I keep having with myself.