I think writing on paper is so messy, informal and unstructured that when I write it in here I sound different. I am writing in my journal for myself but when I start to write in here I change it up for an audience? Does that make sense? It’s not as care free. It gets filtered through my self consciousness and we all know that I get too self conscious. I’ve deleted many things and made myself feel ashamed for what I’ve written and I do it all the time. It’s a problem. So yes I know…

I also think my attention span is short and it has not always been that way. I think it’s the smart phone. As it has replaced so much in our lives that is is making us duller, unable to retain memory, and of course it’s addicting! I think the process of writing every day ON PAPER, WITH PEN AND WITHOUT THE PHONE within reach is a start to break free from the devices that are essentially making our brains weak!!! We can’t focus anymore, only on short 5 minute ideas, until our brain flips to something else. Just like we flip to the next video or content! I’m serious this is a problem! Does anyone else feel this way?

Anyway, just thought I’d begin with that. Ahem, if you remember last summer the Summer of Pasta and all the wonderful joys of eating, I’ve decided to continue the tradition but with a more healthy conscience. I think that with a new revolution around the sun and approaching 40, I need to make better choices. I’ve sat around doing blah for far too long and well, you know, it’s now or never. So another summer of pasta 🍝 but better! with less negativity hopefully, less criticism, stop with the put downs! So more pasta is on the way just thought you’d like to know.