They always say to write what you know. For a long time I thought I had to have these wild, crazy, and amazing life experiences to be able to write something interesting. For a long time I didn't think I had had anything even remotely interesting happen in my life to write about. I didn't think I knew much, because so much learning comes from having experienced things. I tried to force emotions that I really did not have any right to feel.

Then I began to think and to dig a little deeper. I began to think about my life a little more. I began to really get into tune with the stories around me.

I have had a lot experiences, both good and bad, that I can really draw from. I have lived my life my own way. I have seen things and experienced things. I have a family, and each one of those family members has a story behind their life. I really do have some intersting people in my family who have had some interesting experiences. Everyone has a story, if you take the time to ask.

We all have stories inside of us. Some may be sad, some may be happy, some may be a healthy combination of both. But there is a story inside each and every one of us. I have to remember this when my mind goes blank and empty. Ask a question, talk to a friend, find a story that touches you and write it.