Welcome...

Come on in, have a seat and relax.  So, why are we here exactly? I have been considering starting a blog for some time.  I had to develop a few blogs during my undergrad and enjoyed posting information that was of interest to other people – but for the most part, only read by my professor and classmates.  Since completing my MBA, I have been thinking about it again.  This time is more about putting my thoughts, ideas, commentary and mindless nonsense out there on the World Wide Web.  Will I have any followers?  Time will tell.  I look at it like a shop opener must when they are opening their doors for the first time – hopefully waiting for the first customer to step across the threshold, and then the second and so on.  I certainly hope as you read my posts you find at least a small bit of information that is of interest to you.  That is my goal – to make this a place where you can come, gain a little knowledge or laugh a little and take your  mind off of the world outside your window, if only for a few moments.  I am sure you are asking yourself – why is Gretchen writing this blog?  Well, to be honest, I find it interesting that I can post my thoughts and others from anywhere in the world can read it.  It is truly amazing how far we have come from Paul Revere riding his horse across the land shouting that the British were coming because that was the only way to let people know.  Now, with a push of a button anyone, anywhere, can know what you think, feel, see, or believe.

More to the point, my reason for starting this blog is very simple.  I have read numerous blogs, surfed the web, research numerous topics and am amazed at the information available.  I am hoping to not only provide my insight on specific topics but also point you towards information that may be helpful or interesting.  I plan to focus on the following topics :

• Career thoughts & tips
• Shopping (where to find the best bargains)
•  Discounts and free stuff available (with no strings attached)
• Organization (tips  & tricks)
• Crafting & DIY
•  Personal commentary

I would like you to contribute as well…whether it’s a simple comment about how much you love or hate the post or if you have additional information that you think others might be interested or that you want me to discuss – please share!! I will make one promise to you…I will do my best to steer clear of political or religious areas.  I am not outspoken in either of these areas but I have my beliefs and thoughts and sometimes, and I am sure you will agree, when you are passionate about something and you write it down, others don’t always feel that passion and want to attack your beliefs. 

Well, thanks for stopping by! I certainly hope you will consider being a follower (a.k.a. an individual who wants some down to earth advice, ideas and information). It’s time to get blogging!!