And Now for Something Completely Different!

Unlike my blogging partner and dear friend Angela, this is not my first blog. I started blogging a random, journal sort of blog a couple of years ago and kept at it for a few months. Then I started some to use for specific epic vacations. I started one for a book I was writing. And then I started to start new blogs, and they didn't get off the ground.

Enter Angela and her list of things to do (and I'm not mocking here. I love lists. In fact, my Blackberry has a list of my lists.). We share a lot of interests - music, writing, books - and often have varying opinions on those interests. And, we both do better at "stick-to-it-iveness" when we have a buddy. So, off we go!

I'm pretty excited - blogging has taken on more and more significance within the Social Networking sphere. In fact, Wikipedia says that as of February 2011, there were over 156,000,000 published blogs in existence. 

Make that 156,000,001.

Who am I and why am I here?.....by (Angela) Jean

Well, I guess this is it. My very first blog post on my very own blog. Bear with me while I take a moment to look around the place, you know, take it all in....ok. I'm ready.
I have wanted to blog for a long time. In fact, starting a blog has been on my yearly 'to do' list since 2007. I think that qualifies as a long time. I'm looking for a place to flex my writing muscle, a place to share my thoughts, my photos, my projects and my plans.
A bit about me: I'm the mother of 2 little kids, a wife, a sister, a daughter. I'm a musician and a civil servant. I'm a baker, a quilter, a gardener and a photographer. I like to eat and sing and dance...not always at the same time. I'm a list-maker, a planner, a compulsive organizer. I'm a dreamer--never short on ideas or inspiration. I'm passionate, emotional, devoted, loyal and protective.  I have a big crazy extended family that I look forward to introducing to you in time.
I'm excited and honoured to share this space with my good friend and kindred spirit, Ruth.