September... A New Year!

September is here!    The kids go back to school and I am home alone (finally, *sigh*) for a few hours each day. 
September, to me, is like New Years to most everyone else.  September is when I take stock of my life, reflect on the previous year, create new goals and resolutions. 

This "year" I'll be (Thirty... Shhh!)  Oh boy! 

30... 30... 30... My first 30 years...

Really, I'm a very lucky woman... I have the "American Dream." A wonderful husband, 2 great kids, a dog, a cat, and am able to stay at home to raise our family.

I've gone to school for Nursing, Business Management as well as Cosmetology

I've owned a small business in the lodging industry

I've owned an online store
I've tried and succeeded some, but failed... A LOT!

I've learned to LOVE:
God
Gardening
Gourmet cooking
All kinds of crafts & woodworking
Reading
Home Improvement/decorating
Music/Arts

All of these seem like the norm... but really, are no small feat for a girl that wanted to rock the corporate world when she grew up!

Why the Blog???

1st Goal/Resolution of the 2010-2011 year... start a journal.  I feel the need to jot down my thoughts, my ideas...  I want something my kids can read one day, to learn a little bit more about their mom. I've tried this before, on paper - and failed. I'm hoping this blog will be just the motivation I need! 

I'm also thinking that if I write a little about my life everyday, I can somehow figure it out...
For once in my life I have to finish what I start. I hope this blog helps hold me accountable!
And sadly... maybe I need validation?

The goal of my blog, "Jill of All Trades," is to journal every day, for one year... about me... my life.

This should be good ;)