Trying to get my act into shape

So if you haven't noticed, I've been a bit absent from the bloggersphere lately.  I'm trying to remedy that, and I thought I might ask for some ideas.

I'm thinking about doing a theme for every day, that way if I don't have something to write about, I can have something to fall back on.  Here's my thoughts so far:

Monday: Random Monday Goodness--Links and videos of weird stuff I've run across lately.  Monday's are usually my toughest days to write.

Tuesday: I have absolutely no idea.

Wednesday: Three Word Wednesday. It's a pretty cool meme that I've been meaning of taking full advantage of, but just keep putting it off.  I was also thinking of highlighting my favorites from the last week.

Thursday: Another blank.

Friday: Fiction Friday?  I was wanting to have a day where I post part of something I've written or a flash fiction piece.  But I've noticed that I don't get a whole lot of response on those types of pieces.  What do you think?

Saturday: Wannabe Writer's Day.  If you've followed me for long at all, you know I probably stick to this more than anything.  It's a great support group for those of us wanting to get published.

Are there memes/themes that you use in your blogging?  Do you find them helpful or harmful?

Also, my husband has started his own meme, inspired by Wannabe Writers.  It's the Monday Weigh In.  We're looking to find a group of people who are also struggling with weight/health issues.  Check out his or my posting for this week.  It's a bit nerve-wracking, but very cathartic and helpful, too.

Journeys...one step...you know the drill

If you've read the "About Me" section, you know that I'm going through a life change at the moment.  Some positive and negative mixed in.  I'm lucky enough to not be on the verge of starvation, so I can indulge a bit more than some of my fellow unemployed.

You also know that I am a former English teacher.  I taught high school kids, 9th-12th.  *pause for gasps*  It always seems like I get a horrified look when I announce my profession, a look only slightly less horrified than the look middle school teachers receive.

I've also been berated for going into the teaching career.  The old, "Those who can't, teach" type of pep-talks.  But I feel like it was the right choice for me.  As much of a pain and test of my strength it was, teaching is the only thing I'm prepared to do.

Like many other English teachers and professors, however, I have a secret, hidden desire.  I'm not sure the old saying about every English professor having the great American novel hidden in a drawer is all that bad.  Most of the teachers I know ferret away secret short stories, plays, or poetry.  Most of us are too chicken to do anything about it.

I am blessed to live in the day and age of internet anonymity.  I can share my writing with all of you, and not have to search your face for reaction while you read.  You can read what I have to say, or not, but I'm still putting it out there.

After years of letting my creative side dwindle, I'm ready to give it another try.  So, here goes my one step that hopefully begins an interesting journey.