I began this process in a battle with myself to keep upbeat and optimistic. More and more, though, it has become a means by which to record and share experiences and ideas. Indeed, I am assured that by seeing the statistics made available on the Smashwords website and the blog platform vistaprint.ca where I develop my own website (edwise2008.com). Fifty to 60 views occur each day, and over 300 views occurred on one day recently. Therefore, I know I am talking to readers. I am more aware that I am trying to make a dialogue and engage with others. A published autobiographical journal is an attempt to reach others and develop discussion as I explore life, try to answer specific questions and come upon discovery upon discovery. Indeed, I wound up reflecting on journal writing and coming to appreciate its function and value as a tool of communication in society and one among many methods by which to communicate, learn and solve problems. Writing this blog continues to be a great adventure full of highlights when discoveries come to light and reveal further questions or insights about life and living. It is enhancing my self-awareness and awareness about other people and modern life. It is helping to guide me, know myself better, enhance my understanding, and make contact with others.