encself : Message: Introduction

I know that I'm doing this backwards.

I joined the group recently and posted

a couple things.

I thought it was high-time to introduce myself.

I have noticed that there isn't much conversation

or discussions within this group.

I did want to say hello anyway. Thanks.

Hello to all of the group.

My name is Sharon (Shar).

I am from a small town in Southern Illinois.

I turned the dreaded 40 this year,

and am still single.

Guess the men run when they see me,

or maybe I run when I see some of them!

I grew up on a small farm in Missouri,

and you probably will discover at

some point that I love animals,

except the creepy stuff like snakes & spiders.

I especially adore dogs.

My true love though is my dog named Cricket.

She is my spoiled rotten kid with fur.

I enjoy nature and taking her out to the park

or for a drive to a pretty quiet spot and just sit and

"soak in" the peace and sounds and smells.

I also enjoy crafts, flowers/yard, reading, journaling,

and I just started to do a little sketching

after mega years.

I like to work (or play) on the computer.

I have a webpage that is almost like therapy for me.

I try to update it every few weeks or month.

I have major long-term clinical depression and anxiety disorder.

It is a constant struggle to get through the days.

It is worth the fight, or at least that

is what I am trying to believe.

To have people understand and care really helps,

but I am also trying to find some or any crumb

of self-esteem, inspiration, motivation.

That is how I found this group.

Thanks for letting me join.

~Shar~