Getting my smile back...

If you don't like what you are doing, why are you performing that activity in the first place?
Typically, the activity is something once extremely fun which has turned tiresome and boring. For me, the activity is my passion, and most importantly how I make a living.
Honestly, sometimes I wonder what profession I would take up if journalism was not my full-time job. To this day, I still draw blanks.
It's something that gave me joy, providing an outlet to voice my opinion or merely vent about an issue which I did not agree with and applaud those approved by yours truly.
Funny where a pencil and a dream can take you. However, recently that spark has been missing, in hibernation for the past couple of months.
Yes, blame the dog days of summer, in which vacations and relaxation rule the day. While friends and family were at the beach or spending time at the cookout of their choice, I was working.
Not to say that is bad, it just takes your mind off the task at hand.
It was last October that yours truly previously had mental vacation, much needed -- particularly in my line of work -- much too long.
Thank goodness, I'm free for this week!
Speaking of vacations, it has been a minute since I got on here and spoke my mind about anything, ranging from sports and music to well, life.
On a more consistent basis I will bring material your way, both from my professional job at The Gaffney Ledger but also articles and whatever else I can dig up for this site, 'Hughes Views.'
Hope you enjoy, and never be to shy to leave feedback, good or bad. I have a tough skin, I can take it.

Yours truly,
Joe L. Hughes II