Writer's block

As someone who writes for a living, you would think writer's block isn't much of a problem. Yet here I am, my very first blog post and I'm stumbling over finding something to write about. Perhaps it's because I'm usually writing someone else's story. This time it's all about me and my daily life, and I don't know where to begin.

I could tell you what I plan to write about, but I don't like to promise things I can't deliver. Since I don't have a story (or blog) list and plan to simply discuss things as they happen, that won't work.

I could tell you about my family, but for now they've requested to remain anonymous. Since I drag them kicking and screaming to other places, I figure they've earned an out for now.

I could tell you about my job, but I try not to make everything in my life about work. Since I want to share more than just the job, I'll save that for another time.

I could tell you about what I do in my spare time, but that could be lengthy. Since I want to keep it brief you'll learn that in time, too.

I could tell you about my background. Yup, I guess that's a good place to start. I'm a small town Wisconsin girl. Other than my time at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, I've lived in a town that has more rural roots than big city life. I guess that's me too. I was involved in 4-H, FFA, sports, music and just about anything to stay busy – and still continue that today.

While I try to plan out everything, I've come to realize that life just happens and you need to roll with it. Since I like to live with structure, but love and embrace the randomness that is what my blog will try to focus on - living life between the lines.