My name is Allison, and I started this blog about a year ago with unsure intentions and no clue on what I planned to do with the blog itself and my writing.
A difficult time in my life urged me to search the internet for “how to make my own blog” and the first link I opened led me to WordPress. I thought I was going to write pieces on lifestyle, relationships, do some ranting and maybe a little complaining here and there to help me work through the troubles I was having. Though, after I had the blog for about 3 months, I, for some unknown reason, decided to write a (honestly, terrible) poem and ever since then, that’s mostly all I write.
I wrote under the pen name, Blair King, until this past October, until I finally decided that I wasn’t ashamed of what I’m doing. Even if what I put out there isn’t the best, or even my best, poetry is still new to me, I’m still learning and I should be proud of how far I’ve come with no knowledge or background with writing or blogging. Poetry helps me transform my thoughts, emotions, confusion, pain, etc. into an experience that I, and hopefully others, can learn from.
In a year of having this blog and maybe 8 months of actually writing and posting, my whim and random decision has transformed into this amazing community.
I sincerely cannot believe the support I have received. Thank you all for the the follows, the likes, the comments, and for simply reading what I have to say. You will never know how much it means to me!
EDIT: I have beenΒ away for now over a year, I have made some major life changes and will be making some major online changes as well.Β I do plan to-revamp this blog and make it a bit more… me. π
As a writer, one that has worked with a variety of clients and been on retainer a few different times….stick to teaching.
Writing as a personal thing is wonderful, it’s rewarding, it’s the chance to express and be creative. The moment it becomes profession that flair of passion begins to dwindle. Doing it on the side strictly about topics that you can enjoy and be passionate about is one thing…pursuing writing as a career can be filled with ups and downs, a continual roller coaster.
Thanks for swinging by my blog π Just wanted to drop a line and say hello π
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You have incredibly good taste in poetry! Thank you so much.
Brent Kincaid
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Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and liking the post of Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese. Enjoyed your site.
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I am currently starting my fourth career (in my 60’s) and my advice based on my experience is that you can always reinvent yourself.
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A teacher can always teach, a writer can always write. It’s not able what major you choose but who you are. Keep on choosing your path and finding your voice one step- and one poem- at a time!
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Thanks for the like on my post about one of Iceland’s well-known views. Good luck on making your career choice, although you can always pursue both. It’s the question of which should be first.
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I’m still working on what I want to wrie … maybe I’ll find out one of these days
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When we feel most lost, is often when we’re found–and I can’t think of anything better than writing (or some kind of art) to get thoughts and feelings out, let them breathe and gain clarity. It’s a gift for me, and a therapeutic tool.
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HI
Thank you so much for finding my my blog and liking a few posts and following me π
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Good luck in your studies!!! and keep writing! It refreshes the soul!
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You’ve had lots of good advice here. I started out thinking I’d major in psychology, then shifted to languages, then ended up dropping out for a few years and following a completely different path. 10 years ago, I went back to school and am now a teacher – as someone before me said, there is always time to reinvent yourself. The most important thing I learned through it all, is that nothing you do is ever lost – it all helps to define who you are and what you have to offer.
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Thank you for liking my poem Going Back For More on my blog WordMusic. I have had too many sessions with too many women who behaved like this. It always breaks my heart, but sometimes it pisses me off. So, thus the poem.
Brent Kincaid
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nice to meet you!! nice blog
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Hi I have nominated you for the Liebster Award, its purely volunterary but you can find all the details here
https://itsgoodtobecrazysometimes.wordpress.com/2015/10/24/the-leibster-award/
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I wish I’d stayed in school to teach, to pass on my life experiences, to work with the sponges that kids are, to make a difference. Keep the faith, I have friends that teach and love it!
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Hi Allison, I’ve nominated you for the 5 Day Photo/ Story Challenge! https://thechaserofdreams.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/the-words-of-our-sword/ Don’t worry if you can’t post on 5 consecutive days. π
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Thanks for thinking of me! If I have time, I’ll definitely do it. I’ve had a hard time being able to post most days because of school
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No problem!
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Thanks for stopping by my site. I hope you are finding the answers you’re looking for. Keep writing!
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Thanks for ‘liking’ one of my posts. Brought me here…..I think I shall like being ‘in touch’. Would like to follow….Methinks, I shall! Hugs!
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Thanks for the like on my post. Follow your passion and trust your gut. Early in my career I didn’t – I followed the money and I’ve spent my life taking corrective action since! Your writing will follow whatever you do though and be gift for the future.
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Thanks for the like on my post. Nice blog! Best wishes!
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Thanks for stopping by Boundless Minds! It means a lot that you liked my poetry, especially considering that I’m still only a sophomore in high school!
-Shouryaman Saha
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I love your poems, and also the blog in general – the font style, color and the theme itself; they are friendly to the eyes. Hoping more posts and poetry from you. π
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Hello,thanks for the like.
I admire your work.
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Thanks for following me! I have returned the compliment and, as soon as I’ve finished Susannah Conway’s Blogging from the Heart course, I will be back in action. I love a plan!
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Your blig is lively. Please keep going. I just Followed you. I read one of your poems, and it was amazing
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Thank you so much!! π
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Oh sorry – I just realised my typing errors. I am blind and sometimes make them. Apologies
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