First Day of Fall....................................................

Summer is nice, and we especially enjoyed the hot days we were able to get down to the cottage. Floating in the lake is so nice and relaxing.

I am ready for the season change and a slower pace.

I am excited about this blog which gives me the chance to say exactly what I think. I am so tired of censoring my thoughts. I am tired of worrying about offending everyone else in the world. I have two other blogs that I am not able to speak freely. I have not been writing regularly there either. I have lost my voice trying to censor my voice. I am hoping that being able to be free here then I will be able to write in those blogs once again. And enjoy it.

I am an easy going person. Usually patient - although as I get older my patience seems to get shorter. I am not an outspoken person. In a crowd you would not even notice me. With family and friends I am considerate and kind spoken. Unfortunately I seem to be surrounded by those who are much 'stronger' personalities and have a tendency to let them 'run over me'.

This is part of my personality that totally frustrates me. I am so tired of these strong personalities taking control. When I do try to be firm, take a stand then I get a verbal whiplash about how I am so impossible.

This is the beginning of my self guided counseling to obtain a voice.