My name is Elizabeth Cárdenas and I’m a writer. I have taught elementary school through adults. I recently resigned from teaching to pursue my dreams of writing and starting a business. I’m originally from Lynwood, CA (Southern California), and I recently relocated to Northern California. I started this blog as a way to share my passion of writing with others. On a personal level, I enjoy running, reading, listening to music, and traveling. Follow me in my journey as a writer! As always, I welcome comments and questions and I look forward to “talking” to you!
Hi Liz! Writing is a wonderful artform that I’m glad to know you are helping keep alive. I spend quite a bit of time working with my staff to improve their writing skills (memos, reports, etc.). Most are just out of high school and early into their college studies. Yet, they lack the most basic writing skills. They can text like there’s no tomorrow though 🙂
I commend you and look forward to your book.
LikeLike
Thank you, Oscar. I certainly do enjoy writing and I am excited about finishing the book!
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting and following one of my Blog (http://migrationx3.wordpress.com). I’m pleased by what I read and find here on your Blog! So I’m very happy that you made me discover you too and to follow you. Have a great Thursday and I’ll be seeing you around!!! Welcome.
LikeLike
Thank you for the follow, as well. I look forward to reading posts. Have a wonderful day!
LikeLike
Surely honored…I just add your Blog om page ”Blog Extras”, so people can find you too! And I also have a feature on my Blog which is called ”Star Blog”….you may also find yourself there someday…because I believe that every talent needs to be share! Have a great night.
LikeLike
Hi Liz, Thank you for following my photography blog. I hope you are inspired. I am enjoying reading your blog!
LikeLike
Hi Jane, you have a great blog! Your photography does inspire me. Thank you for reading my blog and for sharing your gift with all of us.
LikeLike
Liz, Thank you. As a former teacher, I really appreciate what you do for kids. It is you who inspires! I look forward to following your blog.
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting my blog! I also like to write, but I do it more like a salad or an omelette than like a well prepared meal…
Do you have St Francis of Assisi ‘Canticle of the creatures’ ? I’ll find it in Italian in my old school book and send it you. It is beautiful. I’ll be seeing you in the future.
LikeLike
And thank you for visiting my blog. I don’t have the St Francis of Assisi ‘Canticle of the Creatures’, but I’d love to see it. Grazie. 🙂
LikeLike
Love your Blog hope to read more of your post. 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you so much! I appreciate it! 🙂
LikeLike
Hola guapa de Tolosa, Francia, “old Europe”! 🙂 glad to have come across your blog… I’ll try to surf over asap… meanwhile, have a sunny day and good luck in all your endeavours, Mélanie
LikeLike
¡Hola Mélanie! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a beautiful day yourself, and stay cheerful, optimistic, and happy! 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you for following my blog! It’s much appreciated! i will enjoy your writings too, I’m sure. In English I do not write that much, but in Swedish I do…so I envy you a bit on your journey!
LikeLike
Well, I think you’re an excellent writer in English! 🙂
LikeLike
Well, now you made my day! Thank you!
LikeLike
Nice to meet you, thanks for visiting my blog, have nice day kiss fabio.
LikeLike
Nice to meet you too. Thank you for visiting my blog. Un abbraccio. 🙂 Liz
LikeLike
Glad that I can follow your thoughts, there is always the hope of success in your life
friendly greeting, calligraphy archipelago
LikeLike
Thank you for these kind words. I will you all the success in the world and greetings from Los Angeles.
LikeLike
Hola Elisabeth,
Gracias por pasarte por mi blog. Si te parece bien, me voy a quedar a dar un paseo por el tuyo.
Un abrazo desde el mar mediterráneo.
LikeLike
Hola María, gracias por pasarte por mi blog. 🙂 Saludos desde Los Ángeles.
LikeLike
Many thanks for following the Jenn stories!
LikeLike
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for stopping by my blog. It gave me an opportunity to find yours. I applaud your commitment to write everything in English and Spanish, with acentos y todo… heehee which I was terrible at even though it is my first language. Incredibly, it is easier for me to write in English.
I wish you many blessings in 2014 and hope the best for your New Year reso.
Best wishes on your book as well!
See you around 😀
Pati
LikeLike
Thank you, Pati. I wish you a wonderful and prosperous 2014. See you around. 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting my blog, Pati. It’s a lot more work with a bilingual blog, but I I wouldn’t have it any other way. 🙂 Thank you for the wishes. I look forwarding to looking at your new work.
Blessings,
Liz
LikeLike
Hi Liz,
Thank you so much for the recent blog follow. It has led me to your blog, which I am now following. I live on the East Coast and love ‘meeting’ folks from all over the U.S.
I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Happy blogging!
Nancy
LikeLike
Thank you for the blog fellow, as well. I look forward to reading your blog. 🙂
Blessings,
Liz
LikeLike
Thank you for following my blog. Feel free to use any of my writings. There is no need to make note of their source. Blessings.
Senior Pastor
Equipping The Saints – Eph 4:12
equippingthesaints@outlook.com
http://gravatar.com/cchurchchurchblog
http://cchurchchurchblog.wordpress.com/
LikeLike
Nice your blog… 😉
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting my blog. 🙂
LikeLike
Most welcome to you in my blog… 😉
LikeLike
I will definitely take a look at it!
LikeLike
Thanks… 😉
LikeLike
You’re welcome. 🙂
LikeLike
Same 2 u… 😉
LikeLike
pues….otra bilingue? que bien!! thanks for your recent visit to my blog. I too share your passion for writing and I assume languages as well? I’m going to poke around a bit as I’m always interested to find other bloggers with similar interests. Es un placer en conocerte 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting my blog! I too love it when I find bloggers with similar interests. El placer es mio y felicidades por tu blog.¡Me encantó!
LikeLike
muchas gracias. pues…..cual es tu lengua primera? (mother tongue? como dirias en espanol?)
LikeLike
Mi lengua materna es español. I learned (or started learning) English when I was 6 years old. I also studied Spanish at Long Beach State.
LikeLike
and I graduated with a Spanish degree from Cal State Northridge 🙂 See, I couldn’t tell which was your native tongue so that makes sense that you’ve known both basically your whole life. que bien 🙂
LikeLike
Liz – If I may be so bold as to wonder about the quote you have posted here by Anais Nin – As I find that often the words that pass through my hands are not my own, they come through me, not from me. I am sure you understand … So is her meaning that the writer offers up the things that others could not, as they do not have that tuning. Just as the musician brings through beautiful notes or song, or the artist a vision others could not place on a canvas. I struggle with this, as I have never been trained as a writer, nor have I ever had the desire to be recognized as one. I started writing poetry as a young man the first time my heart got broken, and have continued to this day, although the subject of the heart has taken on a new meaning, as I like to express what I have learned about soul and Spirit, as much as I do about love and lovers.
Thank you for lending an ear, I like that you use the expression Catholic by Culture, I usually tell others I was raised a Lutheran. I appreciate that you have taken that bold move to pursue your passion and Look forward to seeing your work. All the best – Peter
LikeLike
Personally for me, the quote is quite literal. I write quite a bit about things (events) that I may not be able to tell others. For example, the post Catholic by Culture is a perfect example. My entire family, extended family, and the majority of my friends are Catholic. Some would understood, while the majority of them would not. I completely understand what you mean by “the words that pass through my hands are not my own.” I feel the same way, especially when I am very inspired. I feel that it is my Higher Power, Spirit, that gives me this creative, beautiful energy. I like your story about how you began to write. I started writing my memoir as a way to heal too from my failed marriage. Thank you for visiting my blog, and I look forward to reading more of your work. Kind regards- Liz
LikeLike
Hi Elizabeth…thank you for stopping by my blog!…You have a wonderful blog. I used to work as a freelance copy editor and proofreader before. Going through your blog brings back those memories for me…:-)
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting my blog. I really enjoyed your blog. You have many delicious recipes, and I hope to make some some time. 🙂
LikeLike
Very nice and inspiring blog, Elizabeth! Thanks for following “Known is a drop, Unknown is an Ocean”. 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting my blog, Ganesh. You’re blog is very inspiring, as well. 🙂 I’ll be sure to visit again. Blessings, Liz.
LikeLike
Hi Elizabeth I consider myself fortunate to read about you and your articles. Many good wishes and cheers 🙂
LikeLike
Likewise, Dilip. You have such a beautiful and optimistic look on life. I’ll be visiting your blog regularly now that I found it. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by my blog. Have a great day and week!
LikeLike
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for following ZimmerBitch. I look forward to reading more of your writing journey. 🙂
LikeLike
Hi Su, I look forward to reading your blog, as well. You have some great pictures on it. Blessings, Liz
LikeLike
Thanks Elizabeth; photography is at the heart of my journey.
LikeLike
Thank you for the follow on Reticent Mental Property- I have returned the favor and very much enjoyed reading about your writing class– and signed up for their newsletter! I look forward to exploring your blog and getting to know you- Cheers- Ret
LikeLike
Thank you so much for the follow. I’ll need to sign up for the newsletter, too. She is such a great writing teacher and professional. I look forward to reading your work, as well. You have a great blog, by the way. Blessings, Liz
LikeLike
Thank you for following my blog (Converse with Kurti). I look forward to enjoying more of your writing. Cheers and best! 😀
LikeLike
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I look forward to reading more of your posts, as well. Blessings, Liz
LikeLiked by 1 person
Many thanks for stopping by Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary Elizabeth and Many thanks for following.. Wishing you success within your writing
Blessings to you and yours..
Sue xox
LikeLike
Mejor escritor,
La paz sea con vosotros.
Thanks for following my blog and your willingness to share thoughts and writings on the internet, reaching out to the world in English and Spanish.
Spreading a positive look is also very important in this world which shall have to endure more problems and coming closer to the End-times people shall have to have made themselves stronger to cope with it. I do hope you shall be able to bring more positive tidings and a positive spirit into the world.
Le deseo buena suerte con sus escritos
LikeLike
Hi Marcus, thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind words. I completely agree with you. There can never be to much positive in this world. Thank you for your well wishes, too. I appreciate it.
LikeLike
nice blog!! visit mine http://www.pravinaswale.com & http://www.pravinaswale.photoshelter.com
http://www.pravinaswale.wrdpress.com images and travel photography India!
LikeLike
Thank you for the follow, Pravine! I’ll be sure to check out your blog. I love photography!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hope you will enjoy!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Liz! Thank you for follow me! 🙂
Nice to meet you… I started my blog to share my passion of writing too.
“See” you soon ❤
Lucia
LikeLike
Thank you so much for visiting my blog, Lucia. Nice to meet you. Writing is the best. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂 😉
LikeLike
Hi Elizabeth,
Happy new year!
Kisses d’AUVERGNE (FRANCE).
LikeLike
Merci, Louis. 🙂 Thank you for visiting my blog. Happy New Year to you, too!
Blessings,
Liz
LikeLike
Coucou Elizabeth,
Un grand merci pour tout et de gros bisous !
LikeLike
Hi Liz, Congrats on taking a bold step toward your dreams. I’m still wondering what mine are! Thanks for following my blog. I look forward to exploring yours and connecting. Blessings, Brad
LikeLike
Hi Brad! Thank you for visiting my blog! It wasn’t easy to leave a “good job,” but, I would do it all over again if I had to. It’s nice when you realize what you want to do in life. I think writing and/or photography may be your calling. I think you’re a great writer, and I learnt that photography is a passion of yours. Just trying to help you a little here. 🙂 Blessings, Liz
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Liz. I’m glad you found what matters to you. Yes they are both passions of mine, but not sure that I want to support myself with them. blessings, 🙂
LikeLike
It’s nice to meet you, Liz. Thanks for the follow. I look forward to sharing your writing journey.
LikeLike
It’s nice to meet you too, Patti. Thank you for dropping by my site.
LikeLiked by 1 person