Memory Quilt

Memory quilt
I stitch each thought
Each sentiment

Together

Maybe someday
I'll give it to you
Whole

The prompt for this week's Thursday Think Tank is timeworn. Ella introduced us to an amazing artist who creates visual poetry using things from the past. You can visit her blog to view her work here. To read the other contributions, or to join in go here.

First Birthday!

image from weheartit

    Today's the day! Paper Thoughts is celebrating one year of life! To be honest, I had forgotten about this very important milestone in a blogger's life until about three days ago, so I don't have anything special planned. I do want to take a moment though to say thank you to everyone that has made this year so much better than I ever thought it could or would be.
    First up is Gill Harrison from Ink Paper Pen. Gill was the very first person to visit my blog and leave a comment, and I won't ever forget how encouraging that was, especially since I was still being a Secret Squirrel (as Gill likes to call it) about my writing. I had never showed anyone my writing besides my sister, so putting it out there and receiving a comment from a writer like Gill was major. Also, thanks to her blog I was able to have my first experience with a supportive writing community, and met lots of cool cats who helped my blog grow. Thank you Gill!!!!
    Next is the lovely people who keep Poets United alive. I didn't feel like a poet when I first joined this amazing community, but all the support and words of encouragement certainly make me think I am! Thank you so much for hosting a place for us to share our poems, and for all the work that you put into the daily posts that help us in our writing!!!
    And where would I be without my readers? A special thanks to Abin, Grace/Heaven, Mikhael, Mary, Sarah Mac who encouraged me in my early days, and last but not least Sherry. You all brighten my blogging days. Thanks a million for stopping by every week to read my work!!!
    This final thank you is for the two people outside the blogging world who had a hand in getting me to where I am today. A huge, huge thank you to my sister for making me learn how to write a proper five paragraph essay. Without that, I never would have made it into Mrs. Stanley's English 1 Advanced class. Before I go on to thank Mrs. Stanley, I also want to say thank you for the oodles of encouragement that only sisters know how to give! 
Ah, Mrs. Stanley. I remember the day I had to write a poem for her class, and consequently had to give my previous failure another go. If not for this assignment, I never would have pursued poetry. A huge thank you for always pushing me and believing that I could do better. Since then, English has been my favorite subject. I won't ever forget that class!
Thanks to everyone that has joined me on my writing journey! You all have made this year incredible!! Here is some delicious Batman (my hero!) birthday cake for you :D.

Versatile Blogger Award :)

Thoughtful Lene at Musings of Another Mother nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thanks so much Lene!

To accept this award there are a few rules:
1) thank the blogger who awarded you and link back to them (done =D)

2) share 7 interesting facts about yourself

3) pass the award on to 15 newly discovered blogs

So for my 7 (possibly un)interesting facts:

1- My life chapter is Isaiah 58. I had it engraved into my class ring :)

2- My Hero of the Faith/favorite Bible character is King David.

3- I am proud to say I was born in the largest city (at the time) in the world *drum roll* Mexico City!

4- I am a terrible cook :(

5- My sister is the one who put me on the writing path when I was 13 (I had attempted poetry at 8 but dropped it after a few failures).

6- My favorite fiction book in the ENTIRE world is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

7- I have 5 older brothers and they break the mold of annoying/bossy/and whatever other word describes the pesky brothers you see in movies. They are my heroes!

And now for my 15 newly discovered blogs...
Jenn Wright @ A Loud Soul Silenced by Solitude
Sif @ At the Bottom of the Garden
Jaimee Hunter @ Jaimee Hunter Online
Katharina @ Kathas-trophal
Stella @ Scribblings
Melinda Chapman @ Around the Deep End
Lolamouse @ Mouse Droppings
Cheryl @ Deckside Thoughts
Grace @ Everyday Amazing
Niebla @ Niebla | Fog
Mikha @ Pensamientos para no pensar
Ginny Brannan @ Inside Out Poetry
Piece of Pie ala Mode
Kremo @ The Obtuse Angle
Write Girl @ Write in Motion