Sometimes, I'm super nerdy.

I'm a nerd, and I'm totally ok with it. I don't really have a clever definition of what that means, but its always felt like it was the right word, if I had to classify myself (why I need to classify myself, I don't know).

Here's an example, I've been working on a Project at work for over year and its time to write the report. And I'm kind of excited. Tonight, when I was brushing my teeth tonight, I realized I was thinking about the outline I'd written at work a couple days ago.

And I was reminded, that once, writing reports was a fact of life. And, if I think about it, I already have a process. A way that works for me; I take breaks in the process, and it flows organically.

How I write a report:

• I do research immediately to see what kind of resources are available. Then I spend a couple days thinking about it.
• I write an outline. Then I spend a couple days thinking about it.
• I write the sections, independently, one by one. Then I might spend a couple days thinking about them.
• I write the text to connect the sections.Then I spend a couple days thinking about it.
• I read, edit and review everything. Then, ideally, I spend a couple days thinking about it.
• I read, edit and review everything, again.
• And then, I make it final.

I'm super excited to remember, I GOT THIS.

Seriously, though, that's super nerdy right?

And, I love that about me.

I'm a finalist in the Canadian Family Tales of Bliss Readers' Choice

Last February I was honored to win tickets to Blissdom Canada because of all your votes.  I had an amazing experience; I met fantastic people, heard thought-provoking speakers and found myself inspired in ways I'd never thought of.

While there, Jennifer Reynolds, Editor-In-Chief for Canadian Family issued an impromptu 'How did you find your bliss' challenge.  I spent a lot of time thinking about the topic, I wrote and re-wrote and re-worked the article until it really said what I wanted it to.

And now I'm honored, yet again, because I'm a finalist in the Canadian Family Tales of Bliss Readers Choice.  After the editors chose three stories to be published, they chose another thirteen they felt were worthy of sharing with their readers.  The stories are amazing and I hope you will have a chance to read them all, but it would mean the world to me if you would read my story and if you like it, I'd appreciate your vote.

CLICK HERE To read my submissionFinding My Bliss by Amber Smith

CLICK HERE To VOTE
(second to last entry) 

And once again, thank you all for your support, comments and overall awesomeness, in this instance and always.