While I’m not new to writing, I am new to blogging. So I figured I’d kick off my blogging journey by introducing myself to the world.
So who is this Karen person?
I’m a newlywed. My British husband (love the accent) and I got married on a day we could both remember. The date contained nothing but “1’s”. I figure that should (hopefully) keep us out of the trouble in the future!
I’ve got two boys. A teenager getting ready to learn how to drive (I expect plenty of blog fodder out of that experience) and a pre-teen getting ready for angst. They’re both great though and fill my days with joy. And sometimes screaming. But mostly joy.
I have a day job while I work my way towards my goal of publishing a novel. Thankfully, I like my day job. I get to design websites and write! Instructions and user guides, but I like writing those almost as much as I like writing fiction.
I eat too much chocolate and don’t exercise nearly enough to offset that in my mind. I ran my last marathon almost 2 years ago and my knee went on strike. My now healed knee is in for a surprise though. I’ve decided to carefully get myself back into running shape so I can run a marathon relay in 2013 with my sister. (Training=blog fodder!)
Last, for the moment, I write. I love putting pen to paper. Mostly it stinks. But it’s gotten better over the past few years. I’ve had two short stories published and recently received an honorable mention in Writer’s Digest’s 80th Annual Writing Competition. That caused much glee and girlie squeals at the mailbox.
In a small nutshell, that’s me. Karen. Newlywed, mom, sister, chocolate eater, writer, runner and squealer.
It’s been a pleasure introducing myself to you.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you’ll visit again in the future!
Love your new blog and love you girl:)
Thank you! Love you too! You guys are sorely missed here. 🙂
Very awesome! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
You go Seeester!
That was a great first blog. It was a nice way to introduce yourself to your fellow readers. Can I ask How often are you going to be blogging? Thanks..
Thank you, Phil!
Since I’m new at it, I plan on once, maybe twice, a week at first. As I develop a rhythm, I want to boost it to four or more!
I suggest adding a “google+” button for the blog!
That is a fantastic suggestion! Thank you!
If you are open to having a guest blog poster please reply and let me know. I will provide you with unique content for your blog, thanks.
my blog is about family vacation spots.
Howdy. Just simply needed to leave a quick commentary and ask exactly where you bought your blogging theme I will be opening own web publication and really appreciate your specific theme.
Hi Kathleen! Actually, this current template was free through the WordPress template site. I plan on designing my own as soon as I get the time to do so!
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and check out my blog.
Since there is so many fields of spelaicties that I have a choice of, I still really can’t choose one. So I am going base on my personal experiences. My original goal back in high school and maybe even before that, was to work in a Neonatal ICU! I had a brother that passed before he had his first birthday from heart complications, and that year I spent a lot of time at hospitals with my parents. My goal the first couple of years was to work with babies just like him. That was until I had my own children, I would of still loved to have worked in that career field but the heart ache I would most likely endure when one of those babies did not make it home. I could not have handled!On to more positive experiences, I have worked with the elderly and Geriatrics interests me very much. Being surrounded with people that have lived a fulfilled life is so much more rewarding. Even though at times it is the ending stages of their lives, and it is sad when someone does pass. It’s less of a heartache to know that most of the time they are ready to move on. They are still very dependent on you and when you are able to help them with their needs that’s the most rewarding of all, plus you form a special relationship with the patients and their families.
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Thank you! I’ve only been blogging since November. I wanted the practice. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read it.
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