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Lena Loves… Writing

June 7, 2009 By Lena

As most of my readers know, I’m a stay at home mom. It is a mutually beneficial relationship, as it allows me the opportunity to be a constant influence in my son’s life, and has reignited an old passion – writing. You see, it’s not just about posting sales and reviews; to me, it’s the calm pleasure of putting my thoughts into words, coupled with the motivating rush I feel when I hear feedback from those who take the time to stop by my site. It makes me want to keep writing, keep posting, and of course, keep finding great deals!

As a high school junior, my grade 9 English teacher often asked if I would like to join the newspaper club – I suppose she spotted potential still unknown to me; a geeky, chubby 14-year old with coke-bottle glasses and frizzy hair – but I continually declined, as I theorized that joining the writing geeks would certainly not help to elevate my non-existent status.

But she was persistent, and creative – one Monday morning, she slapped me with a detention for a questionable, minor offense (I’m pretty sure I was chewing gum), fully knowing that her newspaper club happened to be meeting that day after school. So I was sucked into the meeting, and into the club, and before I knew it, I was the first 9th grade Editor in newspaper club history.

But then, three life-defining events offered a far more substantial influence: I discovered contact lenses, a flat iron, and boys (in that order). And the newspaper club was, as they say in Rome, finito.

I went on to shun journalism for a business degree, traded Jane Austen for US Weekly, and followed a career path devoid of the contentment I had once obtained through creative writing. And then I started to blog.

The simple act of posting a few words brought me so much pleasure! It’s so much more than just writing about the latest sale, clipping coupons or persuading readers to try something new. It is the knowledge that while I’m helping you save money, I’m saving my soul.

I don’t know how long we’ll afford to have me stay at home, or how long I’ll be able swap track suits for business suits. But I do know that I have been bitten by the writing bug, and nothing can make me shy away this time.

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  1. NIrwin

    June 7, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    I'm thankful you've found your love of writing again. Reading your blogs with the tips and tricks is my favorite 5 minute indulgence of the day. A huge thanks to your grade 9 English teacher for starting it all back when. :)

  2. Lena!

    June 7, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you so much NIrwin! Your comment has touched me very deeply, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to stop by. And… I promise to keep 'em coming :)

  3. Lotus

    June 7, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    I agree with Nirwin- your posts are part of my daily reads…it is so much more than just what's on sale and I hope the blog just grows bigger and you keep at it! :) xoxo

  4. Lena!

    June 7, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Aw, thanks Lotus! And may I say that your blog is definitely a daily stop for me too!

  5. Rubex Cube

    June 8, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Great job Char! Keep following your passion

  6. Shashanav:

    June 8, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Hey girl—great post. I write most of my day as a communications specialist. I love my job, but I also love to write a bit more humourously and creatively—that is why I started my blog. Follow your dreams and see what writing opportunities exist out there…because there are a a few if you look.

  7. KimRaposo

    August 9, 2009 at 2:36 am

    I didn't know this…Which teacher was it?I am sooo happy that you are able to do what you are passionate about again. This little people are in our lives for a lot more reasons then are clear to us today. I LOVE spending time with children, playing, teaching and learning from them. I am blessed to be able to stay home with my little girl now and run my own daycare business out of my home so that there is always someone around for my daughter and I to play with. xoxoKeep writing, we really enjoy it!!

  8. KimRaposo

    August 9, 2009 at 2:37 am

    * these * little people…* than * are clear to us…haha

  9. Lena!

    August 9, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Kim – ha ha, love that you corrected your mistakes – I do the same thing! Thanks so much for the warm, inspiring comment. Makes me so happy about the path I'm currently on.It was Miss Meredith!

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