Well...here I am...embarking on a new adventure. I love adventures. Trying new things. Meeting new people. Seeing new things. I find them all very alluring. Let's see what I think of this new world of blogging!
What does one write in their first blog ever? Do they talk about themselves? What makes them tick? Who they REALLY are, not just who the outside world THINKS they are? Wow...that is a blog in and of itself for me. Do I talk about my children? My job? My quirks? My pet peeves? Gee...so many topics. I guess I should just pick one and go with it...how about "Who is Laura Mann"
The basics...I am a 44 year old, divorced mother of two AMAZING children. I am an only child...but not the stereotypical kind, really. I didn't get everything I wanted...I have always had at least one job. My parents have been married for almost 45 years...with an 18 month break at about the 30 year mark. I was married to my high school sweetheart for 13 years. We are much better friends now. Helping people that feel hopeless is my passion. I love to try and fix other people's problems. I am not so great at fixing my own. I have a great job and a great boss. I have a goal of returning to college...but no timeline for that goal. Thinking about it actually scares the crap out of me. I try to be honest all the time...sometimes when I should probably keep my thoughts to myself. I hate injustice. My jobs have included EMT, 911 dispatcher/jail matron, victim assistance director, major event planner/fundraiser, and now Mayor's Assistant. Up until this job, it seems I have been an adrenaline junkie. Do I miss those other crazy jobs? Some days. But not most days. Now my adrenaline rush comes from my children...their amazing accomplishments...watching them grow and mature into productive young adults. I really don't think there is any bigger rush than that.
Let's see....what else. I don't smoke and hate the smell of cigarette smoke. I very, very rarely drink. Probably due to watching what alcohol can do to a family. I love reality-type TV. I don't drink coffee...but love the aroma of it. If I could find a way to live on Diet Pepsi and Chips & Dip, I would be a happy camper.
Okay...I am stuck for now. I have come up with some ideas for my next entries though....my kids, my parents, why I am still single (I will be looking for input from everyone on this one), and what am I gonna be when I grow up.
Thanks for reading my rambling.
LOVED IT, IT WAS AWESOME!!!! VERY INTERESTING LIFE AND JOBS!
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