So i have been struggling with this terrible case of writers block lately...i've had so much going on, that it seems to have stifled my creative flow...i don't feel inspired to write anything, and when i do write, it sounds forced. so i decided to help get the juices going, i would sit down and think about what i'm passionate about. and i have come up with a pretty good list. my passions are many and varied...i'll keep the list short for this journal though...i'll stick with the major ones.

1. Children-my friends believe that i am, in fact, the most maternal person in the world-and i don't even have any children of my own! (only because i'm a bit young for that at this juncture....) with that i'll segue right into my next passion which is quite a huge one for me...
2. Education-i think education is the key to success...it is hard to get anywhere without it. Knowledge is power, especially in today's society, yet i feel it is vastly underrated by many people. i could go on for hours and hours about how important education is, and the wonderful changes i would like to make to the education system in this country (and will begin to work on in about 2 1/2 years when i finish up my bachelor's degree-world of special education beware!)
3. Nature-if you don't have time to stop and smell the roses, and to appreciate the wonder and beauty all around you, then you are too busy. that's all i'm going to say about that.
4. The arts-especially music and literature. to me there is no greater way to express beauty
and last (for now) but by no means least...
5. Love- as we sing at camp (where i work of and on) "it's love, love, love that makes the world go round" and i couldn't agree more...there is nothing more important, and nothing that can give you as much satisfaction, purpose, and pure joy as trully loving another person...not just in a romantic sense, although that is completely wonderful for those lucky enough to experience it...

well...i think i've rambled on enough for now. if any of you are ever INCREDIBLY bored and want to waste a few hours, feel free to get me talking about any of these subjects...or ask me about some of my other passions.

or, let me know about yours...who knows maybe you could find some inspiration?