Day 10 of the 500 Word Challenge. Write about writing. I cannot believe that I have been at this for 10 days already. Writing in a journal for 10 days straight is one thing but completing a writing challenge with no edits is an entirely different ball of wax. This has been somewhat cathartic as … More Remembering Why I Write (My500)
Day 9 of the 500 Word Challenge. Teach something. Today was my first day returning to learn how to swim. With determination and little nervousness, I walked into the women’s locker room to change into my swim clothes. I walked did this weird walk on tip toes because I didn’t have on pool shoes or … More How to Overcome Fear with Confidence (My500)
Day 8 of the 500 Word Challenge. Make a list. Growing up in church I can tell you that there are somethings from my days as a child that you may not see at many churches today. Big hats – All the older women who were not singing in the choir, serving on the usher … More 8 Funny Memories from Growing Up in Church (My500)
Day 7 of the 500 Word Challenge. Today’s prompt is obviously a letter to my younger self. Here goes 🙂 Dear Michelle, You are going to have some awesome opportunities that scare the heck out of you. Don’t fear them. Make the most of every moment and allow people into your circle. The important people … More Live, Learn and Love Yourself (My500)
Day 6 of the 500 Word challenge. Tell someone else’s story. From the outside looking in, Peter is a quiet smart college student from the suburbs. He doesn’t seem to let much bother him except when someone tries to make him share his food. Making memories has become his mantra at the insistence of his … More Bouncing Back After Failure (My500)
Day 5 of the 500 Word Challenge. Today, I am supposed to share a memorable moment. Although it has been a source of tension in my marriage, it still stands out as being one of the most significant trips of my life. My former job had yearly conferences in which my husband had attended. This … More Discovering Indepedence (My500)
Last year an admin from one of the many groups that I am a part of asked a question that I soon regretted and savored answering. The question was, “If you hadn’t given up on IT, (whatever it is), where would you be today?” I was having a pretty bold and transparent moment, so I … More Have You Finished What You Started? (My500)
Day 3 of the 500 Word Challenge. Today’s Challenge was to get up early to write. I guess this is as early as it gets for me since my priority is to hit the elliptical, first. Much like my commitment to this challenge, I made a commitment to myself in July of last year to … More Prioritizing the Important Things (My500)
The 500 Word Challenge is me finding a way to number my days through words and choosing to share my process with someone else unfiltered, unedited and uncovered. … More Don’t Take Life for Granted (My500)
Just Another Day's Journey 