I'm Still Here

If you read my last post, you're aware I was ready to quit writing for good and shut my blog and my Twitter account down due to a number of what I considered valid reasons. This was supposed to happen today.

Well, you're reading this now, so I guess you've figured it out: I changed my mind.

Some of you may be thinking that this was a "stunt", a ploy to get more attention, or to potentially gain more readers. Let me assure you that this was not the case. I had every intention of closing shop; I'm not one to make threats. That's not my style. I was completely ready to disappear into oblivion, to become merely a blip on the social media radar. No one reads this blog anyway, right?

Apparently, I was wrong.

The comments and feedback on that last post were amazing. Fellow writers, people who said they stumbled across my post, and people I consider to be friends all stopped by. Their words were inspirational, kind, and let me know that people might give a crap if I went through with my original plans. Some encouraged me to keep writing, and to never silence myself. Others suggested different web sites and exercises to try to help boost my creativity if the juices decided not to flow so freely. Still others told me how much they would miss me if I were to leave. I was stunned. I was moved. And I appreciate and am grateful for each comment that people took the time to type. Thank you. Your words were powerful, and they meant so much to me...more that you could possibly know.

As far as Twitter goes, the connections I have made there are amazing. The knowledge I have gained through my interactions with fellow writers and authors is invaluable. And the unexpected friendships I have made there are priceless. How could I leave you folks? You know who you are; you confide in me, you laugh with me, and you're there for me. How could I let that go? There are some incredible people in the Twitterverse, and even though I've been tweeting for less than a year, I feel as though some of these friendships could last a lifetime. I would miss the beautiful souls I have been fortunate enough to connect with. I couldn't simply abandon you.

So, I guess this means I'm sticking around. I might not have the time or be able to write constantly, but when I do, I'll update you about it here. For now, you will be subjected to my periodic random thoughts about life, music, and odd situations that might happen in my world. Oh, and randomness. There will be lots of that. I, in fact, have an upcoming post that has to do with ninjas. Is it strange? Sure, consider the source! Is it fun? I have been informed that it does amuse. Is it "immature"? Absolutely. That's what makes it, and me, sort of awesome. I'm not stuffy, snobby, or sophisticated...and I love it. If that's a problem for you, please stop reading this blog and/or unfollow me on Twitter, because you're probably no fun.

Most importantly, I won't be silenced by anything or anyone. I have stories to tell, stories that are bursting at the seams to be unleashed from my frazzled brain. When my muse returns, I will smack that bitch up and we will make it happen. I have a lot to say, and you'll hear my voice...because I'm going to sing as loud as I can.