Goodbye, February. Hello, March.
See ya, Winter. Hi, Spring.
So long, cold. Welcome, warmth.
Adios, snowflakes. Hola, raindrops.
A new month. A new season approaches. New opportunities and challenges. Last year, I began journaling as a way to express my feelings, record my thoughts, and reflect in a powerful, yet private, way. This journal sat on my built-ins, near my kitchen table for an entire year. It was for me to open when I felt the need to stop and jot. It made me smile. It brought me tears, but most of all it gave me hope.
Today, marks the first day that I embark on a new journey or “challenge.” I’m new to this bloggin’ thing and hope it brings me more joy than it will annoy.
Hold on journal. Here I come blog.
March Moments 
I love this, Julie! I love how your last line mirrors the opening lines – such a great technique!
This line really struck me: It brought me tears, but most of all it gave me hope. That’s what writing does for me, too.
I’m so glad you’re trying something new and brave. I hope it fills your soul. I can’t wait to read your stories this month!
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It’s an act of bravery to set out to do this blogging thing! Work those muscles and who knows where you will go! So glad you are here!
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Thank you, Shari. I went to your post from yesterday and I needed to be brave to read on. I am a lot like like the mother you wrote about. I am a mama of two, one here on Earth and one in Heaven. My guess is I may be inspired to share more on this later on in the challenge.
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It’s always good to try new things! Hopefully you’ll like it as much as you liked the journaling. I have discovered over time that I like electronic writing more than paper-pencil writing. I have so many documents on my Google Drive!
Welcome to the #SOL18 !
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Great first post Julie! You are filled with so much hope daily and I admire that in you! Glad to be on this journey with you!
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I totally relate to your blog post, Julie. I agree with you that writing is a conduit for our emotions. I wrote about something similar today. Glad to be in this Slice of Life with you.
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I found myself last time I did this excited to write when had a cool idea. It is nice to say some of those things that we may not always have the opportunity to say. I think you will enjoy sharing your ideas.
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super fun post! I’m excited to see where this blogging adventure takes you!
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