Life took over and I let my writing fall away.
Writing has always been a release for me. An opportunity to get all my thoughts and feelings out, whether it be in a short story, poem, or song. My pen and paper, or in this case laptop and internet, have always been there as a tool for creativity and relaxation. A tool I've missed.
I went to school to get a degree in Journalism/ Marketing, because of my love for writing in its many forms. I wrote many articles for the Auburn Journal and a few for the Sac State Hornet, and loved every minute of it. I even edited a sci-fi novel for a gentleman who was fulfilling his dreams and self publishing.
Somewhere down the line, I let life take over and stopped writing. If I had told my younger self, that I would go years without writing anything- I don't think she would have believed me.
When I had my son, I dipped my toes back into writing again, but life took back over. I started writing press releases, newsletter copy and social media copy at work and realized how much I missed being able to express myself through writing. It was so much fun and I remembered how good I was at it.
With my daughter here, I feel like I have so much to say about being a mom in this crazy world, not to mention writing helps me keep my sanity! I have learned so much since having my son, that has made the second time around so much easier and I want to share. Maybe I will be able to help someone else too.
Here's to the second time around!
