Beginnings

A few weeks ago, I overheard a friend remark that if they kept up their current state of drinking, they were going to become known as "the resident lush." I immediately thought that this would be an excellent name for a blog, especially if the writer was one who was known to imbibe on a regular basis. For a few weeks now, I have toyed with the idea of becoming The Resident Lush, not necessarily due to any regular imbibing. I haven't done any serious drinking since my college days and really the only moment that sticks out then is a night with a rather large bottle of Absolut Kurant. I know I had some really great ones in Germany, but with a pregnancy from November 2008 until August 2009, I'm sure my tolerance has severely lowered. Now with breastfeeding a 7 week old, I doubt it will get any better

Upon looking up the definition of lush, I found that although it does correspond to one who "drinks alcohol in excess habitually," it also refers to someone/thing "teeming with life, exuberant, or lavish." Something about that definition really sticks with me, in fact, it makes writing this blog all that more meaningful. You see, I really enjoy writing. I especially enjoy it when I get to expound on topics of interest to me. There is something in the release of putting pen to paper and detailing your innermost thoughts, desires, and yes, opinions.

By now, I'm sure you are thinking that a blog would be a perfect place for someone who enjoys writing to start. This is not true. I have probably started 2-3 blogs since 2006 and have yet to actually keep up with them. I am an incredibly vocal person, thriving on the compilation of both verbal and nonverbal communication to argue a point, relate an experience, or make someone laugh. I was never one to write in a journal or diary. Although I did find some release in writing on my closet wall in my parents' home. It is very difficult to push one's personality through the keyboard of a computer, but I am willing to give it another try.