Wow...a blog...

Okay, I'll admit. I have been very reluctant to start my own blog. It just seemed way too trendy. Everyone's got a blog these days - posting their opinions about this and that, but mostly they seem to be self-centered rants. However, this summer I decided I wanted to start journaling again. It's something I used to do, and I found it to be very meditative and therapeutic. After finding out about this site through a friend, I decided this would be a great way to journal and post my thoughts. Of course, no one would be able to read my journal, but this will be available for all to see. I don't believe in wearing my heart completely on my sleeve, so I won't be writing everything I feel on this page. I don't know...we'll just see how this goes. So, anyway, it's July 13th - the day before my birthday. I am a teacher, so it is my summer break. Summer has been really crazy so far. I've spent more time away from home than I have at home. We've gone camping twice and spent a few days at my parent's house in Tacoma. We are embarking on another camping trip in a few days. After that, things should calm down considerably, and I will be able to feel like I'm really enjoying my summer.