amelia carolyn

Welcome to amelia carolyn. People have asked me what my blog is about and I have no answer. It just “is.” It’s me, my life, my thoughts and observations. It took me awhile to gather the nerve to write for others, but have found I really love it.

I began blogging October 2008. I’d been thinking about it for awhile, and finally just did it. I logged in, and I started writing.

I didn’t have a grand plan on topic or structure. I didn’t think ahead and plan my objectives or strategy. Frankly at the time, I was just plain tired of thinking and planning about everything else that was going on in my life and felt compelled to just dive in and take action. And so it began.

me and writing
I’ve kept a journal on and off throughout my life (mostly on) and find it an integral part of who I am. However, it’s personal and so often stream of consciousness (not necessarily the best approach for a public blog). It’s where I debate with myself; give myself advice; and explore my thoughts and feeling (sometimes, I think, in search of some objectivity and sense).

Writing for an audience is something that I used to dream about doing when I was a little girl. I wrote stories and plays throughout my years of elementary school. I wanted to be a writer when I grew up. When I became an awkward “tween” and on into my teenage years, I became increasingly critical of my work and self-conscious of what others might think. Combine that with a growing rebellion against the rules of grammar (I intended to spell “night shirt,” “nite shirt” in my 6th grade writing class, dammit), I quit writing for others and turned inward.

and now
Almost 25 years later, my passion and courage has returned.

I have an incredible respect and love for reading and writing. The written word has helped me grow up. It continually inspires me with its power to communicate, educate and inspire. I love the feeling of being introduced to new perspectives that I hadn’t known existed. I treasure the words and stories that open my eyes to new cultures, values and beliefs. I hold dear the ideas and poems that speak to my soul and fill me with courage, insight and compassion. And I value and respect those opinions voiced that provoke thought and initiate healthy debates and discussions.

ameliacarolyn
I named this blog, ameliacarolyn in the spirit of who I might have been, who I am, and who I am becoming (you can read the story here).

I hope that my words might inspire others, that they may offer new perspectives, thought-provoking conversations or simply add a little more beauty to the universe.