Nobody Gonna Break Our Stride.
My Inaugural Address for My Fellow 30-Somethings
So, here's the thing. I'm in the midst of a very interesting time in my life. I'm not sure how to describe it, really. I'm in my mid-thirties, divorced, two kids, fantastic (although low paying) state job, great friends that are spread from one coast to the other, loving albeit over-involved/supportive parents, and a psychotic ex-husband/deadbeat father who requires a restraining order. Last but not least, a small, yappy, sweet dog who doesn't care to be held, prefers anyone over me, and occasionally leaves behind a small brown token of appreciation in my sheets.
After many, many years of lying dormant and ignored, my underdeveloped love of writing has resurfaced. I have to give credit where credit is due for this. I recently had a "relationship" (more on that in a later blog - I can't divulge all of the good stuff up front, you know) with a man we shall refer to as Chicken. Chicken brought a great deal to my life in a short amount of time, and although he's no longer in the picture, he had a significant impact on my life that fundamentally changed me, in a good way. One way was his ability to bring the writer back out of me, that re-emerged through a series of long, descriptive, deeply personal emails. I have found that although our relationship has ended, my need to express myself in this way has not.
This is my literary therapy. This is a place where I can unload every thought and have someone, somewhere read it, but remain incognito and not fear offending someone, or revealing something that I'd prefer not everyone I know be aware of. And maybe, just maybe, someone who reads this will feel better knowing that A) they're not the only one going through these kinds of trials and tribulations, B) they take solace in the fact that their life is better than mine, or C) because it's just purely entertaining on some ridiculous level.
In addition, since I can't afford the weekly therapy I probably need, I'm hoping that this online journal of sorts will help me work some shit out.
That being said, comment away if you feel like it, but that's not really why I'm here. I'm not looking for opinions or help, just an outlet for my innermost thoughts. Plus, this gives me something to do other than linger on Facebook, textsfromlastnight.com, and craigslist.
After many, many years of lying dormant and ignored, my underdeveloped love of writing has resurfaced. I have to give credit where credit is due for this. I recently had a "relationship" (more on that in a later blog - I can't divulge all of the good stuff up front, you know) with a man we shall refer to as Chicken. Chicken brought a great deal to my life in a short amount of time, and although he's no longer in the picture, he had a significant impact on my life that fundamentally changed me, in a good way. One way was his ability to bring the writer back out of me, that re-emerged through a series of long, descriptive, deeply personal emails. I have found that although our relationship has ended, my need to express myself in this way has not.
This is my literary therapy. This is a place where I can unload every thought and have someone, somewhere read it, but remain incognito and not fear offending someone, or revealing something that I'd prefer not everyone I know be aware of. And maybe, just maybe, someone who reads this will feel better knowing that A) they're not the only one going through these kinds of trials and tribulations, B) they take solace in the fact that their life is better than mine, or C) because it's just purely entertaining on some ridiculous level.
In addition, since I can't afford the weekly therapy I probably need, I'm hoping that this online journal of sorts will help me work some shit out.
That being said, comment away if you feel like it, but that's not really why I'm here. I'm not looking for opinions or help, just an outlet for my innermost thoughts. Plus, this gives me something to do other than linger on Facebook, textsfromlastnight.com, and craigslist.
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Comment by Beyond Alice on July 9, 2009 at 5:34pm - I look forward to reading what you have to say! I just started my blog for the same reasons. My little bit of therapy where I can express all the things I keep bottled up inside that drive me insane. I like the idea that others can read and share in what I am saying, but most of all, it's a creative outlet for me!
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