Starting Out

I guess I should tell you a little bit about why I'm starting this blog, and why it's called "My Thoughts Exactly"

I'm a 17 (almost 18) year old high school graduate. I start my first semester of college in the fall and let me tell you, this is the most excited I've been for something since the final installment of the Harry Potter series came out. I plan to major in Journalism with a minor in Biblical Theology. So, you could say this is kind of a test run, or a trial period for my future career.

 I've been interested in writing my whole life. From the first place award in my third grade writing contest, to my perfect essay scores in my A.P. lit class, I've always known I was most comfortable with a pen in my hand. I write all kinds of things, poetry, lyrics, letters to myself and to others. I don't typically write a lot of fiction, creating a story is so much harder than just letting the words in your heart flow to your brain and through your pen. That's why I decided to title this "My Thoughts Exactly", when I write, it's just me and my thoughts, no outline, plot, or fantasized characters. None of the drama that the average American feeds off of. None of the plot twists, cliff hangars, or backstabs that fill today's media. Just me. My life as I start my new adventure, my walk with Christ, my opinions as I grow and mature into a young woman. This blog is a chance for me to practice my skills, and a chance for me to voice my opinions.

I'm so excited for this excellent opportunity! Already, my mind swarms with possible blog topics and stories to tell. I honestly don't think it matters how many people read this, I'll be happy if just my mom takes a look at it, but I hope that people out there find this, and find it interesting too!

I think to end these things I'll write out a quote that has to do with the topic of my post. (Next time I'll just write it with no intro...)

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank

-Grace