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Printed from https://www.writing.com/main/profile/blog/hawaiifoeva/month/4-1-2020
by Emily Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 18+ · Book · Personal · #2166092

A blog to house my musings, curiosities, and fascinations.

When it came time for me to start blogging again, I found myself paralyzed. I was trapped by the belief that my blog had to be unique, that it had to have a defined theme, and that it had to be appealing to everyone. After some time scouring Google for advice, I realized that if all I did was worry and plan, I would spend forever worrying and planning and never get to writing.

From that realization, I've decided to display my blog writing guidelines here for everyone to see, but especially for me to see when I come here to write.

~1~
Blog about what is appealing to YOU.
Don't worry about anyone else.


~2~
Allow yourself to WRITE!
Don't restrain yourself to one voice, one writing style, one genre, or one topic area.


~3~
Throw out the fear of maintaining a consistent theme.
Blog about your passions, interests, fancies, inspirations, opinions, musings, curiosities, ramblings, and loves.


~4~
Explore, experiment, and have fun!


So, this is my solution. A blog about anything and everything that sparks my interest. *BigSmile*

The title is inspired by the quote at the bottom of this introduction. Everything you love, even for a short time, becomes part of you. Our experiences and perception of the world is colored by those things we love and have loved, whether those things are *Paw* or not. This blog will be a place to house those passions and curiosities. Please enjoy!


In memory - 8/15/2017

"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
-Anonymous


Merit Badge in Aloha
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Only the most selfless, dedicated person would come up with an idea like an Aloha MB. But then, from all those  things you do on WDC and we know you're doing out in the world, it's what we should have known you'd do. You've always been working to make things better and help people, animals, and places. Maybe the badge should have your picture so everyone knows a real example of Aloha.


Cover image by Jessica Woulfe
April 3, 2020 at 3:48pm
April 3, 2020 at 3:48pm
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Well... the world certainly has changed since my last entry. I've been working from home for the past 3 weeks due to the stay at home order in my state. COVID-19 pandemic is still ramping up, and the uncertainty is really hard to deal with. Anyway, I don't want to go on a rant ... I'm still doing well, but this new normal is very strange overall.

Let's talk about some good things.

In March, I wrote:

 
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Phoebe Open in new Window. (ASR)
Lustful chickadees sing for a mate announcing the arrival of spring
#2215181 by Emily Author IconMail Icon

 
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There Once was a Doggie called Molly... Open in new Window. (E)
Dog owners will understand!
#2215238 by Emily Author IconMail Icon

 
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Resilience Open in new Window. (E)
Life will test you
#2215245 by Emily Author IconMail Icon


In April, I will:

Read:
For "CLOSED!The Monthly Reading ChallengeOpen in new Window., "Little Mouse Loves to ReadOpen in new Window. and "Angel Product ReviewsOpen in new Window.
*Boxcheck* Post last month's book review as PR
*Boxcheck* "Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone"  Open in new Window.
*Boxcheck* "Untamed"  Open in new Window.
*BoxCheck* "The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store"  Open in new Window.

Enter Contests:
*Boxcheck* "Prince Challenge Writing Contest 2025Open in new Window. or "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. for "The Contest ChallengeOpen in new Window.
*Box* "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window.
*Box* "Anchor & Wheel Message Forum - (Contest)Open in new Window.
*Box* "Poetry Topic of the Month ContestOpen in new Window.

Continue Regular Commitments:
*Boxcheck* Normal review crediting for "WdC SuperPower Reviewers GroupOpen in new Window. and "Anniversary Reviews ~ Summer BreakOpen in new Window.
*Boxcheck* Judging for "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUSOpen in new Window.

Take care!
-Emily

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