Intro

I've started and neglected so many blogs over the years.  I had a livejournal for a long time that I updated regularly but even that has fallen by the wayside.  It's odd because I always find myself seeking an outlet for my thoughts or somewhere to purge the feelings that I feel can't be said outloud, and yet I never think to write it out anymore.  Writing on a piece of paper seems useless since no one else will read it but I do miss having my old paper journal and my favorite writing pen.  For now, I will come back to blogging when I can and when I feel the need. 

I'll introduce myself; I'm Emma.  I'm 30 years old and live in Portland, Oregon.  I reside with my 2 children; one boy who is 3, and one girl who is almost 8.  I am also married to a man I've known since I was a young lass.  We've been together for 7 years and married for a little over 3.  I have many friends, but only a couple of close ones.  I have a career... I think.  I'm an insurance consultant and that is a pretty vague description of the amount of things I actually do.  I work for a big corporate insurance company that I both love and hate, depending on the day. My work requires a fair amount of travel around the Northwest and you'll hear me complain about that here and there, particular;y toward the end of the year when it's insurance pandemonium.  I also have a dog.  Her name is Bailey and she's a bit of a special case.  More about that later. 

For now, here we are.  I am sitting in my bed with my laptop placed where it was intended; on my lap.  I have my 3 year old stirring in between myself and the husband, and my almost-8 year old laying at my feet.  Good thing I have a king sized bed.  Welcome to my life.  :)