Welcome to another episode of Robin's Round Robin Blog our topic for today is:
As odd as it seems September, because of first day of school,
university, etc. so the topic this month is beginnings, which can be exciting,
terrifying and all together nerve wracking all at the same time. Some beginnings
expand beyond your wildest imagination, others are disappointing, and some are
downright disastrous.
This year, September
marks my oldest son's journey to his own independence. He has moved 4 hours
away from home with a cell phone to keep in touch, which is one thing I
certainly never had. He's learning to take the bus around his new city, do his
own laundry and shop for his own groceries. While it's sad to see him
"leave the nest" and grow up, it's exciting to see him take on life
on his own terms. Some of the things we've instilled in him will follow him
through life. Other ideas and concepts, he'll change and make his own.
As my kids grow up and
tackle their own beginnings, I take on a few of my own. My first novel came out
over the summer so I am learning how to market and promote my work and myself.
I graded for my green belt in karate at the beginning of September, a huge step
for me. Karate has always been something my husband and kids did, I washed gis,
drove the kids to lessons and sat watching. Now I'm a karate-ka, a karate
student, and will attend my first camp on my son's campus in October.
Being a writer, my
creative time becomes scarce over the summer while the kids are home. In
September is when I can begin creating anew. Sit and organize and plan and tidy
up the summer sand from my workspace. New paper, new pens, new folders, new
perspective.
September is when I
begin anew.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I remember fondly starting school each year and our trip to Sears to get our new clothing. Although I never went to college, I married at eighteen and started a new life in a home away from my parents. I enjoyed your post and I'm glad we've met.
ReplyDeleteI always loved the beginning of school, too. My daughter Lily doesn't. Many of her friends don't either. I don't really understand that, but school has changed a lot since we were kids. LOL Of course, I was always ready for summer, too. :D
ReplyDeleteHmm, I left a comment here earlier, but must have posted wrong. Yeah, September is welcomed by moms! But don't think you'll have tons of time when they've moved out -- a vacuum like that sucks time into all types of endeavors and adventures.
ReplyDeleteHave a great September, find lots of time to write and congrats on the karate.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. And I actually get to see it here in Austria. The southwest is not known for it's seasons and I had missed that so much!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the karate! It's an excellent art. I want to do Tai Chai when I get home.
It's the opposite for me. I "only" work one job, in addition to my writing/blogging/promoting in the summer. The fall brings back school, which means sleeping with my cell phone next to my head, and frequent working as a sub during the day, and my retail job at night, for a 15-hour day that's exhausting. But I still need to keep up with my blogging, and somehow fit in time to write.
ReplyDeleteFor me, September means another grueling year has begun. Glad to know that some have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this season.