Today was an important day in my new writing career. I have now created a business account for The Ladybug, my blog, with a new version of Microsoft Word. I feel a certain sense of pride, as if I have done some serious adulting. My blog is still in its early stages, with this 29th entry, as well as my bio, but the joy I find in creating it has me committed for the long-haul. Originally, I viewed the blog as a place to combine religion and politics first and foremost. I felt a special interest in these topics as a pastor’s daughter and as a self-proclaimed progressive Christian. However, I have found that writing about my personal life has become interesting and never-ending.
My health has been a huge struggle in my life for the last 6 months, both physically and mentally, after a tick-borne illness diagnosis in April 2025. I had to take an “Incomplete,” grade in my college course, and take to my bed or my parents’ couch for weeks on end. My blog, The Ladybug, has remained one of the only outlets left for me to achieve in. Due to cognitive changes from the illness, such as intense mental fog and confusion, schoolwork and other creative pursuits fell by the wayside. But I could write!!
Which brings me to this article. My computer no longer had a viable source of Microsoft Word as of a few days ago. I had to choose whether to invest in myself and my crazy typing, or to give up and admit that maybe the cards were stacked against me…not a chance! Instead, I am doubling down on my efforts to bring unique stories and opinions about this multi-faceted thing we call life to The Ladybug and my readers. I consider no topic to be “off-limits.” There will still be politics and religion involved, especially given the times we are living in and current news stories. However, I will now include an even wider repertoire of posts. I also would welcome messages from my readers about ideas you would like me to write on. The sky is the limit! You can message me through Facebook (Gaelle McLoud), Instagram (@gaellemcloud), or WordPress.com where I post The Ladybug.
In addition, I have another project in the works that I hope to share soon. It is a writing journey that I have been on for 12 years now, and it is still not finished! But…shh…more on that when the time is right. God is Good, and I have found that even in the darkest times, He can lift me up! My writing has always been a gift to me, and now a passion I get to give to others. I hope you enjoy it!
I’m doubly excited to share this change with all of you and look forward to feedback! And a reminder that you can directly link to my blog by following www.theladybug86.com
Blessings, wonderful readers! The best is yet to come! G.
The Ladybug 
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