Saturday, February 6, 2010
Writing-Book-Manuel-Memoir
I have decided to write. There are two projects that are on my mind. It comes from the dismay that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not have a course set up for divorced families. Like the temple preparation classes. I would like to produce one. Of course there is alot of legalities connected with that which gives me the idea that completion will not be sucessful... It seems a project that would be easier to write because it is a manuel and can be done within a shorter time limit.The other is maybe a memoir of my life. Because I am managing taking care of my five kids, going to work full time, taking three college classes, advisor to womens student org, going to six hours of church in which I hold a calling in each(choir director and primary counselor).. I have figured out a way to do it. I will have to work at a memory at a time, sort of like short stories and after all the memories are written and my life is a little bit more relaxed(after i get a degree) Maybe then I can compile it into a book. I will worry about that when it happens. I am telling you all so that you can keep me on track. Remind me once in awhile and ask how the book is going. The book is for myself. Because in writing you find out more about yourself then you had ever contimplated or imagined. You enjoy the journey. I really feel the need to do that. I am at a pivital time in my life I know this book is exactly what I need. I want to leave my kids with something to remember... to learn from my experiences. Writing helps you be truthful about my circumstances the one i am living through and past experiences.So watch out if you've ever done me wrong Alex in the 5th grade that called me a bad name.. i'll be writing about you Ha Ha
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i think that is an awesome idea... you are a busy woman, and i really don't know how you do it.
i used to keep a very detailed journal, up until i found out mom was reading it...i have never been able to pick the habit up again, but i do write from time to time about important moments in my life and when i go back and read it (years later) it suprises me how things were and how i felt at that time...you are going through so much and everyday there is something to learn from so it would only make sense to write it down, there's no way you will remember it all otherwise! i would love to read it when it all comes together...and i bet it would actually be an awesome story, one that others would love to read and can relate to...miss you tons...
wow, great idea sis!! both of them that is- the divorce class and memoirs..i have no clue how you can handle all the responsibilities you own, but you are definitely a force to be reckoned with! im so lazy in comparison..but i wil help ya if ya need it! n blanc, thats so funy that ma used to read your journal lol. glad i was too lazy to even keep one..love yal both, toodles!
You too are wonderful sisters! YOu always write on my blog! LOVE YOU GUYS!!
now you need to write on mine, woman...lol
Hi Alma! I miss getting to talk to you! It sounds like life is treating you well! About writing the book: there is a website called Blurb, and it takes your blog and can turn it into a book. I've done it a few times now, and it turns out wonderfully. You can pick and choose which posts go into it, and it comes in hardback, etc. It's not that expensive, either. It is really worth it. The few I've done are in plans of leaving them to my children one day. It's great because I do have time to sit and write a blog post here and there, whereas an entire book would seem daunting. If you wanna keep up with us, our blog is www.chrisandkimsblog.blogspot.com. Glad to see you and your family are doing well!
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