This is my first attempt of writing for the 5 minute Fridays from Kate’s blog. The timer is set for 5 minutes…Go!

There. I shut the door – both doors actually.

Ahhh. There it is…

Quiet

After a busy day morning of history reading, question answering and assignments clarifying, this quiet is a beautiful and refreshing find.

Now, what do I do with it?

I write. I write because it’s quieter than talking. The scene sounds so much more controlled when it’s in words.

I write because each second that ticks by is one less I will be on this earth. I want my moments to count. I also want the lessons I’ve learned to benefit someone else.

Maybe it’s a warning not to go there. “Watch out for that pothole!” “Swerve to miss that tree planted in the middle of the road!”

And then the timer beeps! My first 5 Minute Friday is over!