Welcome to my Blog

This is my first experience with Blogging so I hope you all bear with me as I figure out how this all works. The last few days have been filled with kleenex, hot baths and aching bones. This is the first bug of the season and I hope it will be the last.
I have not decided yet what I want to use the blog for. I know many use theirs as an online journal or diary while others use theirs for articles or news. I have been thinking on this and I like the article idea. Pursuing writing is something I've felt strongly about lately and what better chance to hone my skills then a Blog. Though, I hope to keep this at a personal level as well so my friends and family can get a glimpse into my life up here in the Appalachian mountains.