An inspirational blog written by Julie Angelos – a journalist living in Italy. Julie has been writing since she got a crayon in her hand and has been journaling since 5th grade.
She realized the importance on getting the written word on the page as a means of self discovery and empowerment.
When Julie was on swim team in high school her sister was her best motivator. She’d follow her back and forth across the lanes and scream ‘Go Julie!’ Her coaching strategy was swim toward the chocolate cake and away from the shark. Now both sisters agree to swim away from the chocolate cake. Regardless what direction you are swimming it is important to be the change you want to see in life. We all have the ability to make positive choices to turn our lives around for the better.
Julie has also learned that writing can be an fantastic way of therapy – that is getting your thoughts on the page.
She says, "I have entries in my diary about what I would do for my birthday party, where my family went and who I liked and didn’t like at school. The one that makes me laugh is “My sister hit me”. Now I realize the importance of those four words. I found a place for myself, a place to put my own thoughts but most importantly I have proof 30 years later that my sister hit me. ; )"
As I got older, I started writing travel diaries. I have about 15 handwritten diaries in my garage that I wrote when I was between 19 and 30.
This blog is dedicated to self expression, growth, family, friends and knowledge. The themes are based on making positive choices in our lives.
Other themes include, love, laughter and motivation. Feel free to visit her blog and leave your comments.
