#1stblogentry

OH, HI.

So the very few who read this know that this blog has mostly been poetry with drops of prose, sprinkled with the thoughts, and photo-captured moments. HOWEVER... I am hoping to create a more "traditional" blog experience. So help me get into this blogging routine with some much wanted inspiration and support. I do plan to continue to upload poetry and some short stories in the near future. (There's a but coming...) BUT! I also hope to share some of what inspires me from others. So expect me to do some plugging and advertising (in future blogs). On that note, if any of my lovely colleagues and friends would like a good plugging (God, that sounds inappropriately rude) - please let me know.

SO. I figured I'd start my first "traditional" blog post by giving some background.

My name is Erica Percy. I am a 25 (soon to be 26) year old womanchild. A little about myself: I am the oldest sister of 2 very wonderful, albeit sometimes terrible, younger brothers. Both of my parents are in my life, and still together. Tessa (who I will write about ALL the time) is our puggle (pug-beagle mix), and is the shining star of our family (yes, I am completely serious). Like many young adults I am inspired by current and past pop culture, music, movies, literature, technology, current events, politics, art, movements, etc. Not so much fashion, I try, but it’s just not my thing, and that’s fine. I come from the region of Massachusetts that no one else in the world seems to know about, Western Mass, in the Greater Springfield area. I have worked all different kinds of jobs (I had a successful career in IT for several years), and taken all different kinds of classes, but right now I have an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, and am continuing my education for my B.A. in English, and certification in Secondary Education. When I was a little girl the only thing I wanted to do was be a writer, and a mother, and I’ve essentially come back to that idea, but now have a more realistic view point. My worst habits are procrastination, my sleep schedule, and eating habits. I love driving; cars are just so cool to me. I love the ocean/water, but HATE the beach because I burn instantly. Card and board games are my favorite thing to do with friends; I am a total homebody, but am always up for a local music/art show/event or spontaneous adventure/trip. Traveling is great, and I can’t wait to do more of it. I’m not much of a drinker ( I probably have about 5 drinks a year), and do not smoke or partake in any drug use (go ahead, and call me boring, you’re not telling me anything I didn’t already know). I’m very clumsy and goofy in general, but I love to laugh at myself (a lesson I was fortunate enough to learn early in life). I like being there for people, I love giving what I can to help. I don’t think I’d ever claim myself as generous, because it is really for me. It makes me happier to give, and it’s a quality I am proud of. I’m a grown up, of some sort. Somewhere between 20 and 24 I just started realizing what is important, and how to be a truly independent individual, but I’m still learning. The best advice I can give to ANYONE is to be honest. You will either be commended for it, or crucified, but you will always feel good about yourself, and most of the time, the good people will recognize and appreciate you for this. That, and my ability to move forward, has gotten me everywhere. Writing, has always been my outlet, I know no other way. I write all the time, and cannot stop it. It’s natural, and I can’t imagine my life without the ability to do so.

There is always more to say, but I want to keep this brief so I have more topics to address, specifically, in future posts.