Please HELP!!!!!

For the first time since I started blogging, I am having a hard time finding a way to start this post. Ironic, right?!?! My mom told me yesterday that she has never met anyone who can go on and on the way that I do on here. LOL!!! I didn’t know if I should be offended, if I should re-evaluate my writings, or what I should do. But then she said that I have a way with words that makes her and others want to keep reading. That made me feel a little better =)

So here’s the thing, I am very critical of myself especially when it comes to my work. I will admit that I am a bit of a perfectionist. Putting together a project or writing an essay can be a challenge for me, not because of the task but because if it doesn’t fit exactly what I am looking to get out of it, I will toss it aside and start all over again. Yes, this has made for some very long and stressful nights =) I think this might be one of the reasons why I took to blogging so well. I have never worried about correcting myself or fixing anything. I literally just sit and type.

I know you are probably wondering why in the world I am sharing all of this with you. Well, I have been approached with an idea. This past week, I was inspired by a Military Spouse Blogger that I follow. She wrote a letter titled “Dear Deployment.” I was in the process of typing up a post to mark our one month down anniversary when I ran across her letter. Her letter hit so close to home that I decided to create my own version. My letter has been passed around by some of my readers, which by the way I want to say thank you to all of you for taking the time to read my sometimes daily ramblings. =)

The other night I was approached with the idea of submitting my letter to try to get it published!!! I think my heart rate just increased by 500%. This is the first time I am actually looking at those words. Part of me wants to go outside and do flips in the trampoline (if I could actually do that) and the other part of me well, let’s just say that I spent a good portion of my night reading my Dear Deployment letter over and over and over and over again. =)

Before my OCD and over critcal ways take over, I am asking for some help. I have a huge favor to ask all of my family and friends out there. I need some input on my letter. If you could please take a few minutes to read my letter and tell me what you think, I would greatly appreciate it. Your opinions are the ones that I value the most!

Here is the link to my letter. All you have to do is click on it and it will take you right to my Dear Deployment post. =)

http://mallforce5.blogspot.com/2011/01/dear-deployment.html

I can't begin to thank you enough for taking the time to do this for me.

P.S. Please don't be afraid to hurt my feelings. I truly need honest opinions on this one.

Thank you!!!