Here I am.

I've read lots of blogs by people I know, and some I don't. I thought … how interesting that these people would want to share their thoughts about .... whatever they are thinking or doing. And frankly, I think their blogs are interesting, funny, engaging, educational, and worth reading. I admire their abilities to write, express who they are, and to publish it. I really enjoy reading these blogs and look forward to each new entry.

So, I want to have a blog. But what can I write about? I don’t have any single focus of interest. I’m not a traveler, a culinary guru, a technology geek. I’m just someone with a mish-mash of things that I like doing, would like doing, and might do. I have a wide range of people (family and friends) in my life, who I love, who I like, and some who I don’t like so much, but nothing specific. How interesting could that be?

Last summer, I volunteered as an advisor at a teen camp for Washington Business Week. I was really nervous, being surrounded by people I didn’t know, spending a week with a campus full of teenagers, doing something I’ve never done before. Each night of that week, I spent a few minutes writing about my experiences of the day … on FaceBook. I knew my friends and fellow volunteers (from other campuses) might be interested in how I was doing and would enjoy these entries. I was right. They read them, sometimes offering words of encouragement. But most of all, it was pretty good therapy for me, writing down my experiences of Heaven and Hell. Wow! I sure had fun.

Then I thought … hmmm. That’s kind of a blog, isn’t it? So, here I am, making a formal attempt at a blog. I have no idea what will become of this, or if it’s my first and last entry. But I’m into trying new things out lately; so, why not a blog?

OK, so this first one may not be interesting or funny or educational; but it’s me. This year, I am making time to better myself, do good things, and have fun.

• Been trying to get healthier and lose weight by exercising every day (yuk) and eating properly. Joined a freaking gym and have a personal trainer. Workout was brutal this weekend, and I can hardly walk today!! But it’s working and I’m losing weight … but it’s not a lot of fun. Will this ever end? Only 20 more lbs before I get another Dick's Deluxe or Cinnabon. OK, make it 10 lbs.
• Doing a lot of volunteering here and there, and feeling really good about it.
• Addicted to Groupon.com and LivingSocial.com, enjoying fun new things to do around Seattle.
• Took a pole dancing class, with some co-worker friends. It was hilarious and a blast, discovering our inner sex-kitten. Thinking of planning a private party at the studio, so stay tuned on that one. Sorry guys – ladies only.
• Currently in an Aikido class. And after only 2 classes, I can escape from my husband’s grasp, twist his arm around his back, kick him in the butt, and run away screaming. Hey! These classes work. OK, I didn't kick him in the butt, but I coulda!!
• Have plans for classes in rock climbing, trapeze flying and wine tasting. It's scary but yes, I might try wine tasting.
• Going on a helicopter tour of Seattle with my bro-in-law. Shhhh! He doesn't know it yet. It's a birthday present for both of us in July.
• Enjoying stage productions in little hole-in-the-wall theaters around the city. Stwange. Vewy vewy stwange.
  

What are you doing? Oh, wait. This is about me!