My life has been a whirlwind. I know a lot of people feel that way, but really I have whirlwind in a big flashing light above my head on a daily basis. I am hoping that by telling my story, some history and some current, that things will calm down and that maybe the pieces that have been flying around all of these years will finally fall into place and complete the puzzle.
Those who know me and my life history inevitably shake their heads in wonder and say "You should write a book". They all swear it would be a best seller. Or, better yet, it would make the perfect Life Time movie. A story of survival. A story of triumph. A story of faith. True Life Time Movie Network material. Or, a comedy of immeasurable proportions. It all depends on how you choose to view it. It might turn out to be one of those movies that you have to drink a beer or two to fully relate to and appreciate. Like The Hangover on steroids. My general response to all of those who would like to see something else crazy, but good result from all of this is usually something to the tune of "I know. I sure wish I had kept a journal." And I do, but I didn't, so here we are.
The truth is, that my story would have to be written as a series of sorts. Feel free to laugh at my lame attempts at titles. My kids do/are. Book one would be written in 3 major parts. Let's see.... Part One: A child's imagination isn't enough. Part Two:Having Teenage Drama Down to a Fine Science. And Part Three: Getting Married Already? Really?(Add sarcasm here). In this book I will have covered my childhood, teenage years and my early twenties. There would be no lack of unbelievably embarrasing moments, truely bad decisions, honest tear jerkers, and a few (why admit to the true number, ugh) ridiculous attempts at romance. Rediculouse being the key word.
I believe I would simply title book two Colorado. I lived in Colorado for seven years. True insanity from day one to the day we moved. I am talking about twilight zone crazyness. I will fill you in later. All I can say for now is "what a ride!"
And for those who haven't gotten enough of my bizarre life, I would probably have to add a companion book that simply covers my many and ever changing religious believes. I have managed to keep my mother and sisters thoroughly amused for years with this one.For Chapter One I could start with: Why Go To Church? I Already Know It All. Then move on to Chapter Two: Am I Mormon Because I believe, Or Because I am Told To Believe? (Just a quick note here.... I am not mocking the Mormon Faith, it just wasn't right for me.) The next chapter would have to say something to the effect of Crystals, Cards, and Tons of Questions. Chapter Four in this "Companion Book" would be titled Well Heck! Are They All Wrong, Or Are They All Right? The final Chapter, so far, would not have a short snapy title. It would have to be profound. I am sure that this would be a good place for the Editor to step in. Otherwise, I would call it: There is Spirit, Life and Creation In Everything. Call it God, Call It Energy, Or Call it Chocolate. The Title Doesn't Really Matter. It's How It Makes You Feel And What You Do With What You Have Learned That Really Matters. Well isn't that a mouth full.
The next, but hopefully not last book would revolve around my life in North Carolina. How I have finally come full circle, and am beginning again. Over all, my life has certainly not been boring. Still, I feel like my life is finally just beginning. Even though I am 38 years old, have been married for 18 years and have two teenagers, I feel like I imagine an 18 year old feels when they first leave home and start leading their own lives, living their own dreams. I truly wonder how everything will end. All I know is that where ever my life leads, it is bound to be a great adventure.
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