This is my 400th post here.

I come to this page every day; coffee to my side, music or silence in my ears. I consider the ideas that are floating around the internet, things I have crossed passed with, people I have greeted. I remember the day before, and imagine a day to come. I write it all down, or maybe some of it. I am coming to this page differently than I used to, and I’m pleased with the change.

I Have Learned So Much

When my words first started appearing in public I was like a young child home from a long day at school. I wanted to tell you everything I did. I often had no point and would go in circles trying to share whatever thoughts crossed my mind. Yes, I have learned a lot. I hope you can see it in my writing. Though I still have room for improvement, you may be interested in several things which have helped me to this point.

{Michale Hyatt's Life Plan}

{Better Writer} and {Smaller Bloggers} series at {Allume}

{Brave Girls Club}

Jeff Goin's {blog}, {You Are a Writer}, and {15 Habits of Great Writers}
{Scary Hope} by Gary Moreland

A Bit from the Past

In honor of actually reaching 400 posts here I thought it would be fun to visit a few posts from the past which haven't been deleted nor are highlighted in the right column.

A Lesson from a Stranger - Dec 4, 2010

Remembering the Season - Nov to Dec, 2011

The Saga of My Hair - June 30, 2011

A Little Crack in the Window - Sept 15, 2011

Welcome Home - April 10, 2012

Something I Want to Hold on To

One thing that has been on my heart since I first started blogging is still there. I want this medium to be a way to connect. {This post by Kelly} spoke of what I felt. I have respect for this craft so I learn as much as I can and work hard to improve my words. I share here in hopes to continue on that path. Yet, as Kelly so aptly put it, "I am an artist and a person". My heart requires connection, and I am so grateful to those of you who have chosen to connect with me here. This is something I do not want to lose. The connection of our hearts is my greatest help in putting words down.

Thank you

I am thankful for what you have given me. I know your time and words are precious. I hope you continue with me as we keep moving forward. Here's to another 400 posts.