What to write?

When it was suggested I start my own blog I was puzzled, a little overwhelmed and I must admit: scared.  After all, who would want to read what I have to say?

So here is a little bit about me to help you decide if you may be interested in my ramblings…

I am just a normal British girl (can I still call myself a girl at 30?) I am married with two beautiful girls aged 3 years and 8 months.  I used to be a teacher, a play worker, a youth worker and a key worker at a comprehensive school. Currently though I am a freelance writer, aspiring author and of course a mother, wife and house maker!

I don’t vote, not because I don’t care about politics, I do. I just don’t care for the politicians. I have felt let down by broken promises and unwise, ill informed choices. I do definitely sit on the left side of the fence. In my younger days I was known to take part in protests – this though is a topic for another blog!

I am not religious; I never have been although I did go to a catholic school. For a long time I would have described myself as an atheist. However I will say, with age, the coming of motherhood and the influence of some very special people, I may not see life and death in such black and white terms any more. Although I don’t know how grey things really are.

One thing I know for sure is that I believe in life and living it with the biggest smile you can muster. What you give to life you will get back. Having a positive attitude about yourself and those around you (even those that you really want to hate!) will result in positive outcomes in your own life. I try to reflect these beliefs in my writing. I feel strongly that we need to take more time to teach children about finding happiness, about being truly grateful and embracing life with positivity. My children’s books all aim carry these messages.

So why would anyone want to read about what I have to say? Well I guess maybe because I hope to reflect what other normal people like me may think. I know for a fact that not everyone will agree with me, particularly those of you that sit on the right side of the proverbial political fence! But that’s Ok, life is about sharing. I will listen to what others have to say, this wasn't always my biggest strength, just ask my mother! But I am trying!

So what to expect from my blog… well to be honest I am learning as I go. But expect updates on my new writing career and observations about topical subjects such as education and those that affect families’ children and young people. Or simply expect the ramblings of a normal 30 year old girl!

Look out for Lisa Barry’s new fun rhyming books aimed at children aged 2 – 7. My New Space Bike and Stanley Brown Learns to Read. They will be available soon on Amazon.