Call it a midlife crisis, an awakening, a mental breakdown, or a self-absorbed ego. Whatever it is, I’ve decided to enter the world of blogging. I’ve spent a large portion of my life running in circles, heading wherever the road leads. I may not always know the correct path, but today is the day I take an active role in choosing it. Why today? Blame it on the rock.
Getting ready for work this morning, I found a blouse in the pile of clean laundry on my dresser. As I grabbed the garment something fell out onto my foot. I reached down and picked up a rock. Questions flood my mind, “WTF? How could a rock possibly get into my laundry? Where would a white rock even come from? What else is hiding in this mound of clothing?” until I just stopped and decided that only such a random sign as a rock in my shirt could get me to open my eyes and take control.
On my way home from the office I stopped to get my mail and found my diploma had arrived. After 17 long years, countless jobs, 2 majors, and 2 more minors, I finally have that stupid piece of paper. Time to put it all to use and take control.
So I hope you decide to join me in my journey. It’ll likely involve some entertaining mishaps, plenty of food and wine, and perhaps a bit of a transformation… bring it on!
C Chase Run 
Posted by Tina on February 3, 2010 at 9:31 am
Love it! I’ve missed your Dear Diary writings. Maybe you should start a Sea Monkey colony and put the rock in the center of the tank for them to worship (up late watching South Park Seamen episode).
Posted by Mick Dalrymple on April 26, 2010 at 8:01 am
Just a note that Katie loves to sneak things she finds along a walk or hike into someone else’s pocket so that she does not have to carry them.