Time got away from me last week. Although I still cannot believe I didn't post anything! I am really not sure why. But I do know why I will probably not have much to post this week and next - I am taking on a new challenge. I am writing a personal essay for Real Simple magazine's 4th Annual Life Lessons Essay Contest. (I just found out about it this weekend and the deadline is Sept. 15th.) The winner gets an awesome prize package but best of all gets to be published in the magazine! I'm so excited.
The topic is "When did you first understand the meaning of love?" The first time I read this question I thought, ooh this is right up my alley - I'm all over this. The more I think about it and try to pull together a cohesive story, the more I realize that this is a very difficult question. I can't say that I had one particular "ah-ha" moment when I feel that I fully understood love. I feel that for me it has been a process, many moments, situations and struggles that have helped me in my journey to understanding love.
So while I try to fit these memories and life experiences into a flowing essay that not only makes sense to the reader but also tells a compelling story, I would love to hear your answer to this question. Or your thoughts on personal essays. Or your thoughts on whatever lovely thing you wish to share with me. :)
That's easy....when I first laid eyes on my newborn baby...that's when it happened.
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