“On the brink.”

These are words I shared with Jessica when I realized I wanted to have a blog. She gets me.

 To begin, let me state that my entry into the world of blogging comes with some self-imposed rules:

1. I will not treat this as my journal. To borrow a phrase from Judy Hougen, I will not “emotionally undress” via my blog.
2. I will try not to embarrass my husband. He’s a good guy. I like him. A lot.
3. I will emulate those I respect most among bloggers.I read only a few blogs, irregularly. But I like the ones I read. And I want to be a good blogger. Otherwise, what’s the point?

 Other rules may come to me as I figure this out.

The truth is — Deep down, I want to write. Good writing reminds me of that fact. Unfortunately, I have not really written since my senior capstone in spring 2006. I see this blog as a vehicle for writing, a place to practice and remember why I wanted to be a writer in the first place.

I invite you to read. Or don’t read. I’ll keep writing either way.

-Amanda