a sense of community,..

as I put the finishing touches on my first ever short story I can only credit it's conception to one thing. Community. The story was conceived by an idea I got from a post on a friend's blog that I caught on my daily visit (www.brokenblues.com). A few of us started posting various writings on this sight within the same month or so in '08. So far I've gotten some decent feedback on my writings and in turn have tried to give some positive thoughts back as well. This sense of community is exactly what I was looking for when I set out on this venture. I know it will continue to grow throughout this year. Another reason why I think this is important is because most of us are entering into our mid-to-late 20's and early 30's. We are edging farther away from the life we knew when we were children. Some of us are already married, or may become married soon, and the majority of our group of friends has changed at least once or twice in the last 5 years. Plain and simple, we need to feel like we belong to someone or something. A wise man once said, "friends, not relatives are the new family of the 20th century". I don't how true that is, but it does hold some relevance. As far as the story is concerned, well I don't know how good it is, but I know I enjoyed writing it. Who knows maybe it will develop into something better as time goes on. Be gentle, it's my first time. (that's what she said!).

listening to right now: The Greatest by Cat Power

jesse