What would you write in your Memoir?

So if you had or could write your memoir, what would you put in it?...  

 Our life is full of so many twists and turns-whether it be sad and happy,--or full of adventure.  Sometimes, even just leaving behind a journal for our children or other future generations to read is a great gift.  Memoirs can be filled with your own life lessons, pictures of special events throughout life, or heck-even be full of your own favorite recipes that can be used for eating-and living! 

-If I wrote a memoir, I may include special birthdays, favorite holiday gatherings, people and family members that I admired, and perhaps my own advice for living.  I would try to pick out the best memories in my life-that would be able to help others learn a lesson or be inspired....

--At Edubook, I had to write an article on how to write a memoir. So if you feel like this is something you would like to do, feel free to read my article, so that you can begin writing yours :) 

"How to Write a Memoir"

So..I'm gonna take it for a test drive...

I've been speaking of going full freelance writing for awhile. Perhaps most you think I am crazy for making such a rash decision with the way the economy is.  And --who knows..maybe I am. But I honestly believe that there is money in online media. I have about six different outlets right now that I can make money from --all by writing from home.

I also believe I can make a larger income that my current $8.17/hr job. I do love what I do, but it has become somewhat stressful at times.

Writing comes naturally and it is what I enjoy doing. -Plus -I could set my own hours, take my own days off, and ---be home when my daughter is home. She would love that a lot.

--So on the days of September 29th-Oct 1st- I am taking a few days off from my current full time job and taking a test drive to see what kind of work I can get done in those days.  I will post what I get done, and if I meet my goals. I have my work area set up, and all I need to do -is just test to see if it my schedule works.

---I will let you know how successful I am... and make the final decision there....   

( i have partially made up my mind--but I just want to make sure I can do it!)......until then--stay tuned--with other inspirational words...or..articles..

Should you Set up a Trust Fund for your child?

In this economy, many of us can hardly fathom the idea of even having extra money.  Many are out of work, unemployment insurance has been exhausted, or we attend work every day-worrying if we will have a job or not. I don't care how many times congress says that it is getting better---I don't believe it isn't. Or else, now it has finally begun to trickle down to us middle and lower class.  Retail stores are still closing, filing for bankruptcy, or cutting hours of their employees.

--While presently, the econmy is shaky, we still are concerned for our future--and definitely those of us who are parents-we worry about our children. How will we pay for college?... what about when they start out on their own? ...or when they get married?..

Sometimes when we come across some extra money-and can afford to put it back into a savings account--or perhaps a trust-it is a good financial -future-move.  Setting up a trust fund for our children is quite easy--once we have the funding that is.

--I had to write an article about how to set up a trust fund for your child, and if you have the means to do it, it really could be a great decision. ...

---Read the link to the article below, if you would like to set up a trust fund for your child--or perhaps grandchild some day--it can provide some good tips....
http://www.edubook.com/setting-up-childrens-trust-fund/13464/

Allergies and Anxiety...(Article has been published and posted)

In my last post, I spoke about my research of how anxiety and allergies are related. My article was accepted and has been published at Edubook.  After researching-it actually did make some sense...

If a person can't breathe well-they are going to get a bit worked up... But I promised I would post a link once it was published, so if you would like to read further about allergies and anxiety...here is the link to my article:


http://www.edubook.com/can-allergies-cause-anxiety/13460/

...Somewhat Difficult article---Allergies and Anxiety...

So I just finished an article on allergies and anxiety....

I will include a link once it is accepted and published...

It was one of my topics for Edubook.  While performing research and trying to interpret the right wording for easier understanding-at least I learned something new along the way!...

---For those who suffer from allergies--and that is many of us!--I actually learned that fifty million Americans suffer from allergies every year (including myself!)...   And that anxiety can become a result from allergies!

While science hasn't completely confirmed this, there has been test groups to prove that this is a possibility. Of course-it does make sense.  When one can't breathe-obviously--there is going to be some stress involved!...

But difficulty in breathing-or even something nearly close to an asthma attack-could bring on a panic attack...Some research from an achooallergy.com website also stated that people miss at least 4 days a work a year because of allergy related illnesses--Hay fever being one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor!....

-So while trying to type up and research this yet-very difficult topic-I did find out that allergies can really screw up our lives---or breathing---and our mental health....  

So--there is your health lesson for the day!

Choosing the Right Path...

Life can be difficult. Full of choices, events, relationships, and so many decisions. We sometimes stop to question ourselves if we are making the right choice. These days-we may be even questioning the government on the choices that they make. All around, life can be pretty darn scary-while its sweet at the very same time.

Writing can be the same way. You make decisions about how to present material. You decide on a subject, a title, and what perspective you want to share with the reader. There may be a few bumps in the road, but you always come out okay in the end...After its all been said and done, you can have a pretty great story.

This can compare to life. You make choices. You learn from your choices. And you move on. But in the end, somehow-life always works out. It won't be easy, but we eventually pull through until we ourselves see the light at the end of the tunnel....

The move to writing freelance full time is scary. I am taking steps in doing so. I know it can work, and I have shared my ideas and worries on message boards with other full time writers. Many write full time, pay their bills-work hard, but have not regretted the choice that they have made. I feel in my heart-it is the right thing to do, and its almost as if something else is at work-telling me to go for it!....

One of the members on the board had one very insightful-yet short statement:

"You only live once.".....

That is a bold, short, yet meaningful statement. ---It is true....

Yes, the economy is down. Yes --we have financial limitations. We have families to care for. But if you have planned out your choice carefully, written all of the positives and negatives, and believe you have the heart to do it--Then why not go for it?......

--My desk at home is ready. It is set up. I am gonna make the move soon... I just have to do it....

The path is right in front of me--I just need to make sure I have the correct map-so that I can find the bright light at the end of the tunnel...

...Ever heard of a festival that celebrates Cheese?

So, my area had a festival that celebrates cheese. They even hand out free cheese every day for 3 days!... The small area used to have a cheese factory where cheese was made every day. Of course, I can't say much-my hometown has a celebration that is about brooms....

I wondered-is this something that I could write about? Do people find cheese interesting? ... Maybe it's only when they place it with wine-at the wineries. --Most often they serve cheese with wine. Well...there wasn't any wine at the cheese festival-so, I probably figured it wouldn't catch many people's attention. More than ever-I bet tourists want to know about the horse and buggies that transport through out town every day. I even saw some people getting a bit excited about the buggies at the festival-not to mention that they were giving out rides to those who wanted them--at a small price... I didn't partake in those services when the festival was only blocks away from my home...

So, this week I embark on some new subjects to write about. ... I will be checking to see what my next few assignments may be, and I just might decide to give that article about the history of the horse and buggy a try... I might even get some pictures....That could really catch the eyes of those who don't see them on a daily basis....

For now...I will be writing about setting up a children's trust fund, the effects of low estrogen of women, allergies causing possibly anxiety, and how to write a memoir..... I will post links once the articles have been finished....