The Possibilities Are Endless. . .

Writer's Workshop with Mama Kat (I can't believe another week has flown by already!)

Prompt of Choice: 4.) What inspired you?  Write about a time when you were impassioned to write.

This is funny for me.  Everything and nothing sparks stories in my head.  I have apparently passed this on to my daughter--both of them, actually.  The older one brings home half written stories and songs daily and the younger one, well, her entire world is make believe. 

But when I read this prompt I thought of Sits (the Secret is in the Sauce)--the site I joined last year that is a network of blogs.  I can't remember the last time I visited due to lack of time these days.  But after I joined I eagerly awaited my day in the spotlight.  Each member gets featured for a day with a little intro written by Heather and Tiffany (the hosts).  They always had such nice things to say, like "So and So is so witty and clever."  or "Such and such is a fabulous photographer."  or "This person should be published she is such a talented writer."  Or "That person is so funny I read her blog regularly."

I particularly looked forward to seeing what Heather had to say because I read her blog regularly and found her funny and witty--and a talented writer.  

The day finally came--sometime last September.  I got up early and logged on to read my intro and prepare for the onslaught of comments.  What would Heather have to say? It went something like this:

"Not only does she look like a super model, she's a fantastic mom with some super adorable kiddos." 

 What?!

 My response? 

"Who cares about that, what about my writing?"  Call me a snob, but my next reaction was "I don't want to be noted for being pretty, pretty people are less interesting!"  (Don't get me wrong I'm all about being pretty in person, but it's sort of like going on American Idol and being told you look good!)

I realize that statement is largely untrue, or at least very sweeping, (I know a lot of pretty and interesting people) but that line alone struck ideas in me.  I started writing a story based on that idea--and perhaps proving it false.  I haven't finished it yet, but it just proves inspiration can come from anywhere! 

(To give Tiffany credit, she did say, "She is a talented writer and a pleasure to read."--Thanks Tiffany!)

Merry Sitsmas

Christmas, children, is not a date.  It is a state of mind. 

- Mary Ellen Chase

The SITS girls are having a Christmas party over at The Secret is in the Sauce.  Prizes are involved.  Joy is being spread.  Feel free to join in the fun!

SITS & New Friends

Several months ago a friend of mine, Shannon, showed me a new blog she was designing for a couple ladies. She had done their personal blogs and was doing a new blog for them. It's called The Secret Is In the Sauce, and the point is to connect bloggers with common interests and support one another. Today they are doing a Blogathon with giveaways every hour all day long. All the sponsors are SITS girls. The beauty of SITS is that it has introduced dozens and dozens of new clients for these ladies and introduced all of us to their fun shops, as well as other SAHMs just like me. All kinds of women, and a few men, with different lives, and similar stories.



Here are a few people I found through SITS:



1. Debbie @ This is the Life -- She is funny and quirky and good about returning a comment.



2. Emily @ Little Momma and Company -- I love her blog layout and all her fun projects and delicious recipes. Plus she has a unique posting style that is catchy and fun to read/look at.



3. Rhea @ Texas Word Tangle -- This girl likes to write, so I like her. I have to say I sometimes think she is a little crazy, but life is more fun that way, and more funny.



4. Kat @ Mamma Kat's Losin' It -- Again, a writer. I found her through a writing prompt link on someone else's blog actually -- after seeing her regularly comment from SITS. I love her Wednesday Writers' Workshop.



5. Lizzy @ The Journey to the Hot Tub -- I don't visit her regularly, but I see her funny comments everywhere and she makes me laugh. Plus she is running for President! Don't believe me? Go see for yourself.



I've met a lot of other funny and fun ladies over at SITS. If you haven't gone over you should at least check it out.

Friends, Prizes and Comments. . .

For those of you who haven't already joined the fun blog craze The Secret is in the Sauce, you should head over and check it out. They feature a new blogger every day, five days a week and give great prizes on the weekend. They are currently doing six weeks of summer give aways. This week is a $100 gift card to Target. If you join and say I sent you I get another entry. So head over and join. . .then comment and tell them Jenni sent you.