The April A-Z Challenge was so much fun that I was kind of freaking out over having "nothing" to do after it was over.
Fortunately, there's another blog challenge that I can join and be part of! My husband will be thrilled...
I put the badge on my sidebar if anyone is interested in signing up for this as well or check out http://storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.com/ because she has a great blog!
Day 1- the story of your life in 250 words or less
Let's see if I can do this...
I was born October 9, 1980 in St. Paul MN. My parents were both married in this state and had no plans on leaving. I grew up in Cottage Grove, MN and went to most of the same schools that my parents attended. My brother and sister are younger than me, but we grew up pretty close. I was an awkward girl that would get laughed at a lot because I always acted silly. So I realized that I could do that on purpose so people would laugh with me rather than at me. After graduating high school, I knew that college just wasn't for me (I still regret not going to college) and decided I needed to do something with my life, so I joined the Air Force. I was a Jet Engine Mechanic and loved it. Until I actually had to work on the engines. Turns out I'm not a great mechanic. After 8 years, a marriage and our first child, I knew it was time for me to be done and move on. The Air Force wanted to keep separating us from each other, so my husband and I were honorably discharged and I obtained a degree in the Paralegal field. 7 months working in a law firm and a set of twins later, I decided I no longer wanted to work in the law field. I started this blog and even started about 3 different books that I will never share with anyone because I lack the confidence in my own work.
Well, I did 255. Whatever. There are way too many "I"s in that paragraph, but at this point, I don't care. =) It's a quick, basic intro to me without getting too deep into the crazy.
I'm excited for this new challenge and hope to keep finding more blogs that I can read!
And it comes with writing prompts so I don't spend every day writing about my children. I need to get out more...
255 words is impressive! I'm gonna have to read more about this challenge. I'm a sucker for challenges & I'm in the same boat as you: not sure what to do w/ myself now that A-to-Z is over.
ReplyDeleteJump on in! She even has some wonderful prompts for each day that are super helpful and fun! And it's stress free, so if you don't post that day, it's not a big deal. I couldn't resist. =)
DeleteThat's awesome you were in the Air Force. I contemplated joining Air Force or the Army (ones of the ways I thought about to get to Germany) but decided I might not survive bootcamp. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Air Force as the best boot camp. It wasn't "easy" but I have great memories of it. It would have been a good way to get to Germany for sure, but it sounds like you found your way there without it anyway. =)
DeleteI'm impressed! 255 words and a LOT of information. I didn't know you'd been a paralegal. can't wait to see what other prompts this challenge brings you!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the Paralegal portion didn't last too long. It was a good job but I wasn't a fan.
DeleteFound your blog through Jenni's link up and wanted to say hi!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in =)!
DeleteI've seen this challenge floating around and was tempted to try it...but I'm tired!!
ReplyDeleteAshlee / Ramblings of a Silly Girl
Do it! It's a fun one =).
DeleteI always love and honor Military Spouses. It's a hard job that not all of us can do.
ReplyDeleteThis challenge sounds cool! Can't wait to read tomorrows. I'm so wordy, it would be quite a challenge to stay at 250 - you did great!
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