Can Hardly Breathe!!!

HEY!! WOW!! I just got a message saying that my diary was nominated for the OD People’s Choice Awards for Diary of the Month!! How cool is THAT!!!! I didn’t even realize there WAS such a thing. Geez, this has to be the most freakin’ exciting thing that’s happened to me in a looooong loooong time. (I mean exciting in a GOOD way.) Woops… my daughter just got married… okay, so the SECOND most good-exiciting thing! After many years of being rejected when I submitted stories and only being able to get my erotica published, it feels good in my writer’s heart to get this message. I know it may seem really silly to some people and not that big a deal. But for me, right now in my life, this is extremely meaningful to me because I’ve just been writing for myself now, and no one else. I’ve written to help me deal with all this confusing stuff going on in life. I started this diary because as soon as my husband told me about this site I knew it was for me. I knew that being online I would actually journal and explore and be brave in my thoughts. What I’ve gotten in return is this incredible sense of kinship with so many people… not just the people who have left me comments (which have really kept me going, brightened every single day, and opened my eyes about some things), but also the people whose diaries I read and realize that we all go through so much, some more than others, and one can never discount the ease of someone else’s life. If it weren’t for OD I don’t think I would have ever realized how profound the thoughts of a teenager can be. I knew they had it rough (I remember it a bit) but I don’t remember being as deep a thinker as the teens I read in here. What’s equally amazing is that the teens that leave me notes are so wise beyond their years. If it weren’t for OD I don’t think I would have ever been able to accept the KMart mom side of me. With one note, Lost Butterfly helped me to love myself and accept myself as well as recognize the good about me can alleviate some of the bad about me. Once I see someone else do it, I seem to be able to get closer myself.

Anyway, I’m just really really happy right now. It is an incredible feeling to know you are READ. And an even better one to know someone likes it. *all smiles*

This diary has been nominated for the OD People’s Choice Awards for the category of Diary of the Month. Congratulations on your nomination!!!

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