Well, I finally switched my WordPress blog over to my own server, so it’s mine!  Now I can write about all the controversial topics I’d like without fear of WP possibly pulling my site for “questionable” content.

Here comes the good stuff!

Hello friends!

Well, I am still waiting to update this blog and how it functions but I just wanted to post a quick hello and let you know that I am still thinking of you all!

I am currently in Chicago and trying to figure out which way the weather is leaning. It has gone from doom and gloom grey and rainy to sunny blue skies and a cool breeze. Nonetheless, I am having a wonderful time reconnecting with dear friends and making new ones.

I am very excited to be working on a newsletter that I plan on sending out when I return home. In it, I will share my travel updates, a private gallery and even some fun contests. I would love to have you join my mailing list so please send me an email with “newsletter” in the title and you will be added to my list. (I will soon have a form placed here as well, but I ask you to be patient until then.)

As a reminder, my email address is MyLynetteMarie @ GMail.com

Until next time, many XOs

Regarding my previous post where I thought people were just waiting to follow me once I began Tweeting: haha!  As time has gone on and I begin to “get” the world of Twitter, I realize I was mistaken.  Just wanted to clear that up as I gently poke fun of myself.

There was an element of “creep out” when I created my Twitter account only to find that somehow, 2 other Twitter members were…like…waiting for me?  I’m not sure what it’s called, but these 2 icons belonging to other members were there, and instantly became followers when I registered.  I’m assuming they are linked in somehow through my email account, as I have exchanged emails with both of them in the past.  And THAT fact makes it even more creepy!  We are connected by little neurotransmitters via the the net.

In spite of the initial “creep out,” I was also extremely flattered to have some friends waiting for me!  It’s like going to a huge gala and immediatly bumping into people you know when you walk through the door.  It was fun to browse through their activities and I’m really looking forward to making more friends!  (or followers, people to follow?  what’s the proper jargon?)

So now, being the little overachiever I am, I need to email a few dear friends and then do some work around the house.  I’ll be sure to tweet about both!

Don’t worry, I’m not the “anal” sort of overachiever.  I have had 3 people call me an overachiever since the beginning of 2009, so I’m letting it stick!  I spent a couple of years being the antithesis of an overachiever, so perhaps now I’m making up for lost time?  That is a story is for another day and another entry!

By the way, if anyone can help me get the little bird to that left column, let me know!  And, did I use “antithesis” correctly?  My dear friend and employer used to say it all the time, so I’m attempting to use it in his honor.

Hello!

I have fought it for some time, but I hereby cry “uncle” to the powers of the mighty blog, Twitter, tumblr, ping…oh you know, all of those sites that allow us to keep up with each other’s lives without having to speak a word or be present.

So here I am to share my musings, photographs, rants and raves, and adventures in my life.  I hope to keep this blog interesting and fresh, and I’m very glad to have you here!  I welcome your comments, both publicly and privately.  Please play nice and I shall reciprocate. 

Now to get that Twitter account running.