Saving childhood

If I could save childhood for all of its wonders,

I would bottle up the smell;

of a newly born baby!

If I could save a sound,

it would be the pitter patter of tiny feet running!

If I could save a picture it would be of those tiny teeth!

If I could save

I already miss it and its not even over!

imagine your job

Imagine that you are in charge of 15 people.

These 15 people all have the same job to do.

But none of them can do it the same way.

Two of them will need you to write down directions of every step that needs to be done.

Three of them will need to hand write it first and then type it up.

Four of them will need to sit in a quiet area away from everyone else including each other.

One of them will need to talk into their computer to get the words down.

Your Title: What Is Your Advice (or Tip) About?

Sample Titles: How to Pack for a Beach Holiday or 5 Secrets to Packing Light for a Beach Holiday or Best Travel Luggage for Kids & Families

To boost the post’s SEO, include a keyword in the title.

Now that we’ve introduced your topic with a short and catchy title, it’s time to write your introductory paragraph. This is your chance to grab your reader’s attention. You can explain why you are the best person to give advice on this topic; share a personal story that reflects your own experience on the subject; and/or highlight common mistakes that can be avoided once applying your useful tips.

Before listing your tips below, add one last sentence that sums up your paragraph or offers a smooth transition to your listicle.

Tip #1 - Engage readers right away

This first tip should be a juicy one. It’ll keep your readers with you.

Format each tip's title to H2 to keep your post neat.

Tip #2 - Explain more

The middle tips should go into a bit more detail, explain more. Keep them short and to-the-point. E.g., if you're writing a post about how to blog, you can write something like: "Decide how often you want to blog. Be realistic about it. Think you can blog twice a month? Commit to once a month and stick to it."

"Include quotes by experts in your post to add credibility." – SEO specialist

Tip #3 - Make it personal

Feel free to include personal details and examples. The more relatable you or your website is, the more you connect with your readers.

Tip #4 - Mix it up

Try different blog formats each time. One month, post a day in the life, then try a How-To or a Q&A. There are many templates to help you get started.

Tip #5 - Finish strong

Your final tip will lead into your post’s conclusion. For example, “Lastly, knowing just a little bit about SEO can go a long way in helping your blog succeed. You can learn more about SEO in our guide.” Then be sure to add a link to your guide here.

Don’t Forget to Add a Closing Statement

Keep it short. Restate your main point and tell your readers what you want them to do next. Don’t be shy. Just tell them: Buy Now, Click Here, Read This, and link to it. You can also invite them to leave a comment below your post.

Wanting more

All around me I see people happy and living life as is nothing were wrong. I have been around long enough to know that just because something is pretty on the outside, it doesn't mean it is on the inside. But sometimes, it's still really hard to see.

I'm struggling pretty hard right now. More than I care to admit. But here I am, admitting it. I often wonder if there will ever be a day that I can make it through all of my waking hours without doubting if I should be here or not. If I am actually making a positive impact on those I surround myself with, or a negative one. I do truly have good intentions of being kind, caring and thoughtful. Unfortunately, not everyone feels the same. I also struggle with the fact that I am pretty open and honest about most things, but others are not. I have to remind myself that many people have not lived through the same things as me and that the incredible weight of keeping things in is more harmful than helpful for me.

This growth period I am going through right now is a significant one. One that I certainly didn't see coming. While at the beginning I blamed others for my short comings, but I am coming to see that I cannot blame anyone else for how I feel. I feel this way because I am letting myself feel this way. People are treating me this way because I am letting them treat me this way. My boundaries are all fucked up and I am too afraid to set them straight. Yet, I complain to my best friend about how hurtful people are being to me.

I know better. I can do better.

I really, really hope that tomorrow, I will be better.