About me
July 16, 2008
I am a native South Carolinian who moved, feet dragging, to Jacksonville, FL in November 2007. The move was a great career opportunity for my husband of four years (D) and has suited both our young children (Gabi & Joshua) quite nicely.
South Carolina was home. And, except for a year in Germany, and two years in NOLA, I never moved anywhere without wanting to go. I’ve neglected writing, and given many excuses about getting out and meeting new people. (I’m not shy with words or opinions when I write, but I feel so awkward in public!)
This blog is my first step in forcing myself to network. By trying out something new every day and writing about it, I’ll not only spark my creativity, I’ll get out and make myself a vital part of this community.
Career-wise, I’m not quite where I thought I would be after earning a bachelor’s degree in English at the University of South Carolina Aiken. I imagined pursuing graduate school and dreamed one day of sitting around, wearing jeans, and telling kids about what I love most: literature. But life gets in the way of plans sometimes, and I now work in the office of a construction company. Go figure.
That Ph.D. will come along someday. Until then, I’ll content myself with re-reading “Pride & Prejudice” for the ten millionth time and enjoying blogging about all the random things I have ever heard/thought/seen or wanted to do!
August 13, 2008 at 3:19 pm
We have so much in common. After 28 years in SC i moved to Buffalo, then Ohio. I wanted to be a big shot researcher who would bring peace to the world (how hard could that be?). I am now a small teacher in a small college, telling students about the places i’ve been and how they have changed me. I listen to students. I am in awe of their need to heal the world. Life took me where i needed to go, not where i wanted. i never wanted any children, but ended up with 3 and a few others who have adopted Cheryl and me as their parents. Now I’m execting a 2nd grandchild (I’m hoping for a sister for Jacob) and I thank G-d for not listening to my desires.