#2 to my 10 Have To's

2) To contiuously be inspired by Joe from Little Women. To write my own manuscript (which this blog is slightly doing just that!) In fact, all through High School I kept a detailed journal; with pictures, personal poems and colorful pages of my thoughts on daily/weekly basis. I cherish that journal more than anything in this world! My #2 Have To is to visit the real Orchard House! I would love to be able to see the house where Louisa May Alcott grew up and where the character of JOE and her sisters were inspired. I do not have any sisters and that may be why I find Little Women to be one of my very favorite stories. I get lost in Joe's world and her eagerness to find her own path and affiliate her true identy in its truest form. I loved her vulnerability to writing and imagination. I remember as a kid writing plays and performing them in front of class. I would sneak in from recess to my teacher and ask if I could perform a skit or a dance. I would have my friends perform from a written script that I would have highlighted. I would always make sure that I had the best part.

For talent shows I would show off my native american dance skills or the latest disney hit by doing my rendition of song. For being such a shy kid; I utilize the arts to outlet my inner voice. I defiantly have one. I channel famous writers, poets, singers, composers, and actors to aid my own identity. What do I represent? What am I trying to say? And sometimes I even find myself channeling myself and it's my own work; words, and aspirations. It's amazing the chain that connects us; one inspiration is another persons muse....and so on and so forth.

As I was saying, I am hopeful to someday visit Orchard House. I feel a sense of home, of familiarity, and comfort when I think about visiting this beautiful place. I wish that I could go there and instead of it being a tourist attraction it was 1877 and Joe had invited me in for tea as we looked through her hope chest of her enticing writings and favorite clippings. I feel like I relate to her in so many ways and I defiantly emulate her in my own life.

The following link is to the website for Orchard House and it's history:

http://www.louisamayalcott.org/