Winged Rivers

I find that the more I look at this site, the more I'm in love. I like how the project seems absurd at first, but then grows into a community where anonymously sharing secrets means the world to a few individuals who originally thought that they were alone.

I remember the first time I flipped through one of the books, I was astonished to find that a deep secret of mine was shared by someone else. So I immediately started to read as much as I could. And upon finding the site, became a dedicated reader every Sunday. Through the webpage, I found another secret that someone else shares with me.

I sent in a few postcards myself and will admit it did feel very relieving. I know that it's simply words on paper, but still... Forming that unsaid secret into words and then physically releasing it onto the world, where others will read it, giving them a new perspective or finding out that they are not alone, is very peaceful.

I'll always be an admirer of those whose secrets are deeper and darker than mine. Just to have the courage to write what had happened to them, or about something that they had done, and send it out for strangers to see? Even if it's anonymous, that takes courage. 'Cause what if someone recognizes your hand writing? That's always a big fear, isn't it?

In other news, I'm really happy for daizysanshope. Her articles as the Pittsburgh Cooking Examiner are really great. Go Shannon! *is def wanting very much to try the fishies one*

I'm just happy that most of my friends seem to be carrying on swimmingly right now. And that you guys are happy for me. That means a lot to me. It means so much to have your support. I'm working right now to de-stress my life. I had received some great advice recently; I'm on my way to accomplishing my goals. I have to eliminate the stresses and cut the lines on weight that's pulling me down.

(Alliteration paragraphs FTW!)
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