October 8, 2025
Day 8
Surprised by time....
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Just last week I was watching late night TV - Jimmy Kimmel was doing a bit mocking the local news stations, 47 different variations of, "Wow, can you believe it is October" or "I can not believe it is October already" one clip after another. I sat there chuckling, then sobered quickly when I thought, this is me. Oh Boy!
October snuck up on me too, I had places to go, people to see, parties to plan and writing to do - things that I had not given much thought to:
- Birthdays
- Anniversary
- Friends that will be in town that we have not seen for years
- Thanksgiving (Canadian here loud and proud)
- Appointments to get to
- The realization that Christmas is less than 80 days away (You have been warned)
- And this 'The Ultimate Blog Challenge'
As a first time blog challenge participant,Iwas anticipating my participation, I had plotted a plan and was ready to jump in day 1.
I thought I was ready to go...
Then the emails began to arrive.
I got into my head & started over thinking the whole process and froze. Writers block set in, publishing block set in, I lost my focus and froze. Mostly, my brain was in overstimulated each email had suggestions of what or how to post and my brain created 5 to 10 additional ideas, I was drowning in creative thought. It was time for some creative expression.
I stepped back and took a deep breath,& had a bit of an epiphany
I asked myself what it would take to reign in my brain and refocus
The answer was simple:
- Review your original plan
- Stop reading the emails
- Get on with it
- Remember to breathe
- Hydrate
- Stick with your plan and write
So moving forward, that is exactly what I am going to do.
I have had the privilege of hearing many stories of others, I consider it an honor to be trusted with them. In my 60 years of life I have a lot of my own stories, sharing them freely is not something I have done much of. It is time to change that.
I am a cancer survivor - but have never shared my story
I like to talk to random people and that always nets a good story or two.
Travel adventures
WHERE WERE WAS I WHEN?
Thinking about moments in history that have had an impact on me throughout my life, how they may have changed me, my thought pattern
A question I have been pondering while reading both memoirs and historical fiction, what was I doing, how old was I when...?
Do I have any memories associated with...?
My original plan was to step out of my comfort zone and share the stories that have given me my great big life. Those stories, musings and moments that make make up the Little bits and pieces of my random life.
Buckle up, and come along for the ride.
I'm so glad you're here
Di
6 comments:
My seat belt is buckled and I’m ready! Welcome to the challenge. Can’t wait to read your posts!
I'm so glad you joined in this awesome challenge! Yes the emails are helpful but sometimes (well most times) I do my own thing. I'm looking forward to reading your stories, that's a great way to connect with others. In my Grief Share class, it's suggested if you have something to say or a story to tell, go for it because chances are there will be someone else going through the same thing but not wanting to talk about it. Once the door is open, it's much easier. Welcome to UBC!
I am so happy you are doing this!! It is time to tell your stories and musings.
As I went to comment on this I see I am logged in under a very old blog name. It was a mix of things including many personal feelings and I am so glad it is in the past. It did trigger something in me and I thought "dang that's a blast from the past." In a good way :).
I am thankful that you talk to strangers and as a result we connected our online "friendship" to a personal friendship that I treasure.
All buckled up and ready to read your next one.
Welcome, Di!
So true - where does time go! I was at a grand niece's baby shower on the weekend - and it was the first time I met her brother's wonderful 18 month old (I went to his shower, too)
I love historical fiction and memoirs, and also place myself or my ancestors in the story!
My youngest grand are in middle school, which is named for an Oregon pioneer, suffregette and newspaper editor. Their big sisters attended the same school, but I didn't know much about Abigail - and found a wonderful book by Jane Kirkpatrick on Libby - wow!
My grandmother went to register to vote, driving with grandad in a buggy - Abigail Scott Duniway was instrumental in her meeting *allowed* voting rights!
Welcome to the challenge - I also chose a theme and mostly go with that
Nadya
Welcome to the challenge. So glad you are here. I use my blog to share my story and always encourage others to do it do. You never know how much you will help another by simply sharing your story. I can’t wait to hear yours!
This is so me! I've definitely hit the "I can't believe it was that *many years ago" or that the year is rushing past! It feels like just yesterday that we were preparing for the birth of my eldest son and now were thinking about GCSE's, driving lessons and university options. The same with my "baby", he's now in double digits and looking at high schools. I don't feel like we've aged but in some photos we look so young!
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