Do you have anything that you do but you aren’t very good at it?  For me, that is writing.  I use run-on sentences and I overuse the ellipsis.  The thing is, I don’t really care.  Writing is one of my favorite things to do.  Most of the time, it’s blogging or writing in a journal, but sometimes it’s a little more adventurous.  Doesn’t matter what kind, I love it.

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Most people would say that you get better over time, but I think I just change.  I think I used to be funnier, but I’m OK with that.  I don’t lead a life now that is full of funny and ridiculous things (although they still happen from time to time.)

When I was sent these questions, I decided to write about writing.  I was tagged by my friend, Samantha.  Feel free to grab these and answer them yourselves and tell me all about it.  I love reading about writing.  Weird, right?

1. What am I working on?

I write on this blog – I think that’s pretty obvious.  I have journal that I write in daily as well.  I find that writing helps me focus.  I am always taking notes because it helps me process information.  I think my journal and this blog help me focus on my life and make sure that I’m taking it all in.  I also write down ideas, stories and things that I could grow someday into something more than a bunch of typed words on a page.  I would love to write a book or even tell you that I’m doing that, but it’s not really anything like that right now.  Just some ideas and words… maybe someday.

2.  Why do I write what I do?

The focus that I talked about is a big driver for me.  It’s nice having my stories and thoughts written out.  I love getting feedback from others and knowing that I’m not the only person in the world who cries at every episode of Parenthood or has full conversations with my dogs.  It’s a great way to connect with people and with myself.

3.  How does your writing process work?

Wine or coffee.  Comfortable clothes.  Laptop or notebook open (I don’t know how anyone writes on their tablet or phone).  I just write.  I ramble on and on about whatever I’m thinking about or whatever I just finished doing.  Sometimes I hit publish without really thinking about it.  Sometimes, I hit save and walk away for days.  I am not a big fan of editing things right away, so usually my husband is the one that catches my errors.  I don’t really have a schedule that I follow, although most of the time, I write at night.  Other than that, I don’t really have a “process.”

I’m a little surprised that I still have a blog.  I had started and quit so many times in the past.  I have wondered a lot lately if I would still be blogging if I had stayed in Minnesota.  But, in the end, I love this blog.  I love having a place to share things.  I also love writing in a journal and having a place that is just mine.  I love the idea that someday, I might write something bigger.

So tell me your thoughts on writing.  The why, the how, the where, the when.