I'm here.

My name is Marisol. When I was growing up, people called me "Sol" (pronounced "soul") which means "sun." I acquired my current nickname, Mari, while I was traveling through South America in the 1990s. Mostly that's what I go by now, although you can still find people who call me Sol.

I just turned 37 a week ago. I feel old even though people tell me I'm not. I love good strong coffee, smooth chocolate and really expensive scotch. Coffee I have every day. Chocolate I try to put off, but sometimes I'm not successful. Really expensive scotch is only a very occasional treat.

I am somewhat sophisticated, pretty well read and educated and enjoy a variety of things. I'm bright, if I do say so myself. ;) I like writing. I use writing as a way to think things through and explore ideas. I've kept a journal on and off since I was 8 or so. My father keeps saying I should do writing for a living, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. It might be nice making money off what I write about. The big question is, is what I write about really interesting enough for others to read and want to buy?

*Shrugs.*

I have one Blog at another website, but I don't anticipate too many people from here reading that one. I've liked keeping that Blog though, so I thought I'd try this one. I like to write, and the WWW seems like the "in" place to do that now.

Now I just have to think of what to write for my next entry.

Any suggestions?

M