Kevin is currently watching a made for tv movie which is slightly too suspenseful for me. But watching parts of it got me thinking again. Thinking about writing. (The main character is an author struggling with writer's block by the way). By no means do I think myself a linguist but at times I feel like I have a lot to say. Maybe I need to just stick to blogging that has a very limited audience. I don't think I am smart enough to write fiction, I've always been one more for person reflection and growth. Who wants to read yet another self help book? And what story do I really have to tell? Or am I sitting (figuratively) on a story of which I am just no aware of yet?

I read a lot (especially lately). I love search-word puzzles. I love to type. I used to write poetry. Actually I still do...sort of. It's more descriptive paragraphs but I do. The latest is definitely one written so mushy it is only for my hubby's eye's at the moment!

So what is my story? And how is it different than many other stories already been told? A girl born and raised in the country, goes off to College, graduates, moves to a big tri-city, after a good chunk of years meets the man of her dreams and gets married? There is a lot more "meat" between those milestones though. Great joy and sorrow. Cancer. Family drama. Spirituality. Conflict. Identity crisis.

There are a lot of things I feel like I missed learning about growing up. Education which to me would be deemed necessary to know in life. I don't blame parents, I don't really blame anyone. Circumstance, tradition, location. They all played a part in who I am today and as time moves on, I keep changing.

I don't know if I need to explore this or just blog once in a while to get it off my chest?

Do I have a story worth telling?

I've had a lot of time off work lately which means I have more time on my hands. What do with that time besides the regular dishes and cooking, reading of course! I have read more books in the past 3 months then I have in the past 4 years.

Back story. I grew up in a Christian bubble. I only read Christian material. (Ok, so I read the odd bodice ripper in high school, curiosity!). For 4 years I worked in the Christian book market. I stopped reading for a long time due to life just happening. I was always lost in libraries unless I could find a Christian author.

Here I am today. Thanks to a new friend and just pulling random books from the shelves I have discovered a love for different genres, finding authors I dig. I always felt guilty for reading non-Christian books for years but I've changed. (Plus, to be honest, there is a lot of Christian books that are just fluff or super unrealistic but that's a whole other rant!).

This morning I just put down a book I tore thru in the past two days.

The Last Letters from Your Lover
It's a romantic story that spans 40 years, a couple who fell in love but lost connection through life changes, heart ache, circumstances and society. It's beautiful, and the story is woven so well that it makes you keep flipping to the next page. A few tears streamed down my face at the end, such a sweet ending. Only side note: pay attention to the dates at the beginning of the chapters especially in part 1. I hope to read more books from this author!










Other books I have enjoyed to my surprise:
Divergent
This is a young adults read so not something I would normally pick up. Thanks to a new friend of mine, she has me hooked and wanting more books in this genre - Dystopian.
An easy read with a great story about the journey of a young female choosing her destiny. Lots of actions, emotions, sweet moments and also a girl kick'n butt which I love!
Unfortunately I think I have to wait until next year for the next book from this author! This also means I need to get reading the Hunger Games but the waiting list at the Library is insane!









Another author I am digging is Janet Evanovich! I have tore thru the two books I had of hers and I'm hoping to pick up some more today.

Here's to more great reads!! (And random book pulling from the shelves!) :D