I have thought often about blogging. After all, I AM an English major. I USED to write all the time. But, life happens and we often forget about the things that we used to enjoy. I am going to try to change that. I think I might possibly benefit from venting/sharing/laughing my stories "out loud." I have many outlets, but most involve either exercise or wine. Not saying there's anything wrong with that, but it's time to get back to writing - a love that I used to have.
So, I am president-elect for the Junior League of Kalamazoo. In June, I will be taking over as President. Still seems incredibly surreal to me. Anyway, my New Year's resolution has to do with this whole writing thing and with becoming president. See, the president's primary role - from what I can tell - is to make sure that this amazingly talented and smart group of women don't eat each other for lunch. Ok, that's a little harsh. But with so many type A, accomplished, opinionated women, things get tense often. Then, communication gets ugly, feelings get hurt and "parking lot" conversations become the norm. It's the president's role often to create harmony amongst all that. (Fortunately for me, harmony is one of my strengths for those of you who have taken "Strength Finders")
So, to create this harmony, the key skill is communication. And, since many of our members are over the age of 40, they GREATLY prefer written communication - and I don't mean electronic! Yes, even though my mother was a stickler about making sure we sent out thank-you notes for everything, I am the worst at remembering to send a birthday card, sympathy note and especially the "Thinking of You" note. This brings me to the all important New Year's Resolution. I am becoming friendly with postage! Yep, I am sending out hand-written notes. It may not sound like much, but I am darn proud of myself so far. I have sent out over 10 hand-written notes in the past two months! And, I am getting better.
The thing is, I know how much it means to me when someone takes the time to send me a note and say, "thank-you" or "congratulations" or just "thinking of you." Why can't I do the same? And, how can I instill this value in my children if I don't do it myself?
So here we go! Watch for your note in the mail sometime soon!
