WHO I AM IN FIVE MINUTES

I found this prompt through a blogger, Erin Margolin. She lead me to Jana's Thinking Place where I found this thoughtful writing exercise. I have done one of these before, where I just 'brain drain' and I liked it a lot. So, I thought I would give this one a try, too.

• Set a timer and write for 5 minutes.
• Write an intro to the post if you want but don’t edit the post. No proofreading or spell checking. This is writing in the raw.
• Use the (optional) prompt 'I AM_______'

 

I am Mel, Melissa, Mama, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend.

I am a seeker of quiet. 

I am hard on myself.

I am fierce in protecting those I adore.

I am learning.

I am re-defining who I am for myself.

I am creating goals and expectations. 

I am trying to figure out what my purpose is in this world.

I am taking a risk in my writing. 

I am one who needs a kick in the butt every once in a while.

I am someone who wants to give back. 

I am a runner who doesn't look at her mile times anymore. 

I am a mom who thinks the purple jelly stain on her shirt adds "a little something".

I am bursting with pride at the site of my kid's little and big milestones.

I am a wife to a husband that can make me laugh so hard I have tears streaming down my face. 

I am in love. 

I am out of time.

Whew! That was hard. Who are you? :)