The reason why I blog

I just finished reading Bridget’s blog, it's part of my morning work routine. Bridget is the reason why I started my own blog, I had been searching for something and through her I was able to find it. It’s terrific so please check it out if you haven’t already: http://www.greetingsfromwaldo.blogspot.com/

I think I was searching for a way of capturing the small stories of day to day, try and capture what I feel living life is all about. I didn’t want to forget or let these things slip by. They aren’t things that you take out your camera and snap a picture for, they aren’t the big events that you think memories are made by: Birthday’s, Christmas, First day of things. They are the small events that truly make up your life. I don’t just remember my birthday’s from my childhood, I also remember how good it felt to get into my parent’s bed when I had a bad dream, or the jokes my father would tell us.

This morning her story rang very true for me and I realized why I wanted to have my own blog so much.

”To me, if I don't write about it, it's almost like it never really happened. If I don't put a funny spin on it the next day, I tend to lose my sense of humor all together.” - Bridget Heos

YES! YES, that was it! I realize why I need to get this written down so much, I do it for myself. I like writing about the funny stuff that happens to me, for my own sake, so I don’t lose them. If I don’t write about them then they slowly fade from my memory, there are too many laughs and great moments that I don’t want to lose. It’s nice also that it allows our friends and family to check in on us, see what we’ve been up too. I also feel that through these day to day stories a larger story is being told as well. Reliving and laughing about the good time seems to enrich everyone's life.

It's 2007 now! 2006 was a great year for Jamie and me, so much happened. We were hanging out during our vacation talking about all that has happened in 2006, it was fun remembering all the different things that has gone on.

Jamie and I had just gotten engaged, it seems like so long ago now but just a year. We watched the sun rise on 2006 at Chatham Bars Inn on the Eastern most point of Cape Cod, it was amazing.
- got engaged
- saw the sun rise on 2006
- Jamie got a new job in RI with me
- we moved in above the Beach House in Middletown RI after living at our folks apart
- Jamie put on a terrific lobster dinner for me and my bridesmaids at our apartment
- Got to see everyone at our wedding shower, beautiful cake and Judy hit a turkey on the way!
- May 20, 2006 married my best friend with everyone with us
- Volunteered at the US Women's Open at Newport Country Club on the 10th hole
- Swam in the largest waves of my life during hurricane Beryl
- Bought our house, and cleaned it up with lots of help from everyone
- Drove up to see our new nephew Brendan Peter Aug. 31, we saw a rainbow on the trip up
- Planted our own bulb in our own yard
- My good friends Lindsay, Ala and Robin all got engaged
- Enjoyed Christmas Eve at Joanne's and Christmas at my parent's
- Had our first Christmas as husband and wife
- Watched New Year's Eve 2007 fireworks over Newport harbor snuggled close to each other

Lots and lots of great things happened and it's fun looking back at it all. Jamie is hoping 2007 isn't as hectic but you never know! It was fun remembering all that's happened and I'm sure we left out some. Have a happy new year!!