I'm not sure why I'm doing this

I'm starting a blog why exactly? It's not like the world needs another person broadcasting their thoughts to the world at large. I hadn't been thinking about posting a blog, either. I gave my friend Sarah a link to Pamie's online journal (www.pamie.com), and she loved it and asked me why I didn't have one of those that she could read. And somehow I ended up on blogger creating an account and here I am.

Although I'm not sure if I'll tell anyone about it. I may tell Sarah eventually, since it was her idea, but otherwise I think I'd rather remain anonymous! So Sarah if you read this, please don't out me at work, okay? I may let other people know about it eventually, but I'm not ready to yet.

So I guess I should introduce myself to you. Like I said, I prefer to remain anonymous, so you can call me Reader. Or Avid. Or Avidreader. Or hey you. Whatever strikes your fancy. I'm 36 years old, single and never been married. I've been in love once, and had my heart stomped for my trouble. That was fun! Not. My parents are all gone, and I say all because my father died when I was two, and I was raised by my mom and step-dad. I've been an orphan for over 5 years now, and I'm here to say that it isn't any fun. Losing my mom almost killed me. And I'm not really kidding there - suicide was thought about at one point. But I turned around, and now I'm back to my old self. Although a little plumper, damn that urge to eat away my pain!

I own a house that is slowly sinking me into the poor house. I live in the country, and recently got a notice that there may be a major subdivision going up around me. Rising property values aside, I wasn't exactly thrilled about that. I like living in a rural setting. Corn fields are much better neighbors than people are. I have a dog and five cats, so yes I do live the single woman cliche. But I'm happy with that. I had two different dogs before this summer, but they died 30 days apart. It was not a fun time. But I went to the SPCA and adopted a dalmatian/spaniel mix, and she may be a little neurotic, but she's very sweet, and I love her. Dogs are the coolest.

Also, I've been single for a very long time, and it's getting old. I'd like someone in the bed next to me that doesn't have four legs and a tail, you know? Maybe some day.

Wow, my life sure sounds exciting, doesn't it? Whatever it may sound like, though, I like it. I've made some good friends in the last few years, including two at the job I'm in now (Hi Sarah!), I have a wonderful sister who has a large, fantastic family (my nieces and nephews are the coolest), I have a best friend in Michigan who I may have to send this link to, and although I'm not rolling in dough, I generally manage to get my bills paid every month, and that's all I really ask for. Now if only I could get David Boreanaz to dress up in his vamp face and come over, life would be perfect! Hee.

And this post is officially long enough for an intro. So I'll sign off now! Bye! And if my voice actually manages to get heard out there, post a comment for me! I'd love to know if anyone actually reads this thing.