Fun Things to Do in Oregon

I have three small children.  Therefore, I  spend great amounts of time chasing them around, and planning outings that will entertain everyone.  We are a family that enjoys the outdoors, getting familiar with our surroundings, and discovering new places to explore.  I have personally lived in three drastically different parts of Oregon, and traveled to many more.   So, in an attempt to stimulate more blog posts, I am launching this new writing category.  First up, the Oregon Coast Aquarium.  Stay tuned.

Naming

The other day I told my husband I had started a blog, and his first question was: “What did you name it?”  When I told him, he sort of snickered, and so I thought perhaps an explanation was necessary.

A few years ago, I regularly listened to “This American Life” on NPR, so yes, “This Oregon Writer” is an obvious rip-off of that title.  Hence, husband snickers.  However, there is more than just a reference to a famous radio program in my blog’s name.  I chose “This Oregon Writer” because it exactly identifies who I am and what I hope to accomplish.  This blog is my words and my way to communicate them to the world.  I included Oregon because it is where I live, where I was born, and where I will probably always be.  This is a fact that has taken most of my life to accept, and most of my adulthood to embrace.  I never pictured myself settling in my home state, and yet it is here that I have seen the most beauty, and have had the best life experiences.  “This Oregon Writer” is  a simple, easy-to-remember, honest title for my work.

Getting Started

Hello, my name is Sofia, and I am an unpublished writer.  This blog is my first attempt at going public with my work.  I have wanted to be a professional writer since I was a young child, but I have no idea how to go about making this dream a reality.  Therefore, I am starting here.

I plan to start my blog with book, movie, and music reviews.  I am also looking forward to dialog with other writers about writing, so your comments are welcome!