I Dream of Paris

This quote is from Advice to Writers @ www.advicetowriters.com:

Keep a diary, but don't just list all the things you did during the day. Pick one incident and write it up as a brief vignette. Give it color, include quotes and dialogue, shape it like a story with a beginning, middle and end—as if it were a short story or an episode in a novel. It's great practice. Do this while figuring out what you want to write a book about. The book may even emerge from within this running diary.



JOHN BERENDT

I am constantly dreaming of my favorite city in the world Paris, France. There are so many moments when I wake up from my dream disappointed because I never actually made it there. My love of everything Paris came about three and a half years ago when I spent a summer semester abroad in France. Although we actually stayed in Cherbourg, I spent an absolute glorious weekend in Paris. I would have loved to have spent the entire month in Paris for I know I missed out on so much, but the little time I spent there with be with me a lifetime. Its like Ernest Hemingway once said, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man (or in my case woman), then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a movable feast." It may not help that my bedroom is covered in everything Paris. On every wall there is a differnt picture capturing my beloved Paris. I have over 25 Eiffel Towers that line my bookcase. During Christmas I have a hot pink Eiffel Tower Christmas tree. (I am always on the lookout for Paris ornaments to add to my collection.) Here are just a few pictures of my room:

 Just an upclose look at the tree.

 My bookshelf and my beautiful Samantha doll

The pictures behind and beside my T.V. - my nephew even made me one at school, it's the green on eon the side of the bookself.

29 is the New 30

With my 29th birthday fast approaching, I just wanted to share a little bit of information that I found interesting.

By 30, you should have:


1.One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come.
2.A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.
3.Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.
4.A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying.
5.A youth you’re content to move beyond.
6.A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.
7.The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it.
8.An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody has access to but you.
9.A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.
10.One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.
11.A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra.
12.Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.
13.The belief that you deserve it.
14.A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30.
15.A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship and all those other facets of life that do get better.

By 30, you should know:
1.How to fall in love without losing yourself.
2.How you feel about having kids.
3.How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
4.When to try harder and when to walk away.
5.How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next.
6.The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best tailor in town.
7.How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.
8.How to take control of your own birthday.
9.That you can’t change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.
10.That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.
11.What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.
12.That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long.
13.Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally.
14.Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.
15.Why they say life begins at 30.

Poteete Family Portrait circa 1918

Family Portrait of William Brice Poteete

Back - Edward Rainey, Thomas Alexander (Tommy), Minerva Jane, Willie West
Middle - Dan McClure, William Brice (Holding Minerva's Son Toby Ladd), Senie Jane Bennett, Betty Catherine, Nancy (my great grandmother)
Front - Myrtle

(Missing from picture is son Emory Noel. Thought to be in War)

Graduation Images

I officially graduated in December. So for now I am working at Buffalo Wild Wings and trying to find working in the communication field. Mostly I am just playing it cool and taking some time off.