Blog 5

As we were doing the exercises in class I just kept thinking in my head I do not want to write about this I do not want to write about this. I did not realize that we were brainstorming for the second draft of the long essay. I decided to brainstorm about this topic but as I was writing I kept saying I will not write about this topic but then I sat in the back of the class and thought about it. As much as I hate "him" he is the reason I am who I am today, the good the bad and the ugly. I do not whether to thank him or punch him in the face; maybe punch him in the face then thank him for helping me realize who I am and what I want in life.

When we were doing the exercise on values/beliefs one of my first things on my list was "being happy". Then you asked use to choose one of the things we listed and write about when you realize this or what it was like before you realize this; and I could not think about things but the day I finally broke up with my boyfriend of 3 and 1/2 years. That day (which is tomorrow March 3rd) will stick with me for the rest of my life because that was the day that I started a new life. (well it seemed like it) I really did not want to write about this topic it was actually on the list of "things I would never write about" but after rereading what I wrote I decide you know what screw it! I am going to write this I am going to write it down this is my life! Its about the day that I told control of my happiness and I have never turned back!

So the topic I will be writing about me finding happiness - based on the relationship that I was in for 3 1/2 years with an emotional/physically abusive guy. I will write about the things I went through while I was with him and then the smartest day of my life when I took control of my own happiness and never looked back.

Question: I cannot remember but did you say that we needed to post on our blog by Saturdays to get credit for our blog?