Writer's Block

I have decided that this will be the year of writing. I have always wanted to write a book. However, I have never truly gained the courage to do so. In fact, I have no clue what I would even write a book about. So, I have decided to start with baby steps: blogging more, perhaps getting an article or two published. But for now, all I can do is think about writing. When I actually sit down to do it, I get a sudden brain freeze. 

So, in an effort to write more, and in an effort to avoid the writer's block, I have decided to read more. This year I am going to attempt to read 30 books. I know that this goal seems completely reachable, however, it also seems quite daunting. However, I am very excited about this goal for the following reasons: 1) My new job is very taxing emotionally (more on that another day); 2) the legal career leaves little room for creativity; 3) my husband has just started his first job in politics. So, with the often need to escape the emotions of a job and with my non-creative legal world, and a world where it seems as if all my husband and I do is talk about politics, which are quite depressing these days, I shall read. Then write. And turn on my creative juices. For my sanity. At least that's the plan. 

Here are a few books that I am going to begin with: 

• 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp
• Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis
• Jacqueline Kennedy by Michael Beschloss
• Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler
• Life After Yes by Aidan Donnelley Rowley

I am very excited to read these books and I will definitely keep you posted on my thoughts of the books and which books turn out to be favorites. I am trying to add variety to stimulate creativity. However, I will have to say that there may be a lot of autobiographies in the list come the end of the year. I am on a biography kick these days. In fact, amidst all the recent travels for work and the holidays, I recently finished "No Easy Day" about the Seal Team that captured Osama Bin Laden. It was fascinating, and I am excited about the movie coming out this weekend. 

So, here's to writing....and reading....and creativity. Until next time, be blessed.......