Welcome to my blog...
I am the creator of this "blog in training." It is my first attempt at setting up a blog. Hopefully I will figure out what I'm doing before too long!
My name is Lisa Ball and I live in Southern California. My online major of choice at EOU is Liberal Studies. I am hoping to be able to specifically focus on an emphasis in both Psychology and Education. I really have no "hobbies" to speak of since I am a mother of 2 vivacious children (a 13 year old son and a daughter who is 9) and a happy wife of 17 years to my "BFF." I have no life outside of the realistic realm of family, a daily career working in private education, and church. What more could I ask for anyway? Life has been very good to me!
My reading experiences came at a very early age. My obsessive passion for writing came much later. I learned to read at around the age of 5 in Kindergarten, I suppose. My favorite book was Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. I read that book until it literally fell apart in my hands. I loved to read to my little brothers and sisters as well. There were eight children in my family and I am the oldest daughter. Needless to say, I got lots of practice reading aloud.
I did not develop a true passion for personal reading until I discovered the Laura Ingalls Wilder series at the awkward budding age of 9. I could relate with Laura's personal conflicts and simplistic views of the world. It was then that I found myself immersed in the lifestyle of the late 19th century - and I believe I never fully recovered. I now find myself drawn to turn-of-the-century writings and biographies written by and about the earthy folks from that era. My most recent obsession is Beverly Lewis' Amish novels. I often find myself thinking that perhaps I was born in the wrong century.
I am not much of a "blogger" or "Facebook" enthusiast, but I am willing to give this assignment a try for the sake of education. Perhaps I could learn a thing or two from those of you out there in the cyber world who are willing to tutor me, reign me in, and bring me back just a tiny bit into the 21st century!
My name is Lisa Ball and I live in Southern California. My online major of choice at EOU is Liberal Studies. I am hoping to be able to specifically focus on an emphasis in both Psychology and Education. I really have no "hobbies" to speak of since I am a mother of 2 vivacious children (a 13 year old son and a daughter who is 9) and a happy wife of 17 years to my "BFF." I have no life outside of the realistic realm of family, a daily career working in private education, and church. What more could I ask for anyway? Life has been very good to me!
My reading experiences came at a very early age. My obsessive passion for writing came much later. I learned to read at around the age of 5 in Kindergarten, I suppose. My favorite book was Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. I read that book until it literally fell apart in my hands. I loved to read to my little brothers and sisters as well. There were eight children in my family and I am the oldest daughter. Needless to say, I got lots of practice reading aloud.
I did not develop a true passion for personal reading until I discovered the Laura Ingalls Wilder series at the awkward budding age of 9. I could relate with Laura's personal conflicts and simplistic views of the world. It was then that I found myself immersed in the lifestyle of the late 19th century - and I believe I never fully recovered. I now find myself drawn to turn-of-the-century writings and biographies written by and about the earthy folks from that era. My most recent obsession is Beverly Lewis' Amish novels. I often find myself thinking that perhaps I was born in the wrong century.
I am not much of a "blogger" or "Facebook" enthusiast, but I am willing to give this assignment a try for the sake of education. Perhaps I could learn a thing or two from those of you out there in the cyber world who are willing to tutor me, reign me in, and bring me back just a tiny bit into the 21st century!
3 comments:
Hi Lisa,
I thought your blog was rather interesting! I'm trying a major in psychology and have considered a major in education, so we seem to have that in common. I also loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books! I remember reading the first one in third grade and going out to finish the series shortly after. Do you still have a passion for writing? If so, what sort of things do you write? Talk to you soon!
Amanda
Hi Amanda,
Thank you for your reassuring comments. I am glad to see that those of us who are interested in preserving a passion for education are not yet a dying breed!
I dabble in children's books, but I don't have the guts to follow through with publishing. I wrote a few books for my kids when they were younger. I have had a few POD offers from publishers, but I realize that those are not anything to brag about. Almost anyone can publish a POD.
I will post a picture of my "Laura" (my daughter on Pioneer Day for school) on my blog soon!
~Lisa
Hi, Lisa. Thanks for sharing your reader's autobiography. I remember thoroughly enjoying the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. I was fascinated by maple sugar and how they survived the winters. I enjoy 19th-century British authors, such as Jane Austen and Emily Bronte, so there have been times when I've imagined myself more comfortable in those more polite times. However, I've got to say that I'm much happier in modern times being able to support myself through working than trying to attract a rich husband! :) Nancy
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