Why do I scrap?

Today I read some discussions about HOFers quit scraping at creating keepsakes message board. A lot of people feel sad about it. But why do they quit doing the thing that they are so good at? When scraping is attached with money and deadline it's not fun anymore. Now I know there are so many responsibilities to be a HOFer. Those scrapbooking celebrities can't take such pressure so they quit. Someone even thinks that to get published makes her scraping fun less and less.

Why do I scrap? What are my top five reasons? I'm asking myself.

1, I love the process of creating. I love drawing, I love writing. Scrapbooking gives me an outlet of my creativity.

2, I didn't realize life gone so fast until I had Sophia. I can't remember her birth weight when she was 6 months old. I must save these precious moments before they escaped from my head. So preserving memories is another reason for me to scrap.

3, I must admit that I love shopping. I used to love buying clothes for myself, then for Sophia. Now all of our closets are full. What else to shop? Scrapbooking store is paradise for us who loves shopping. I'm trying to refrain myself.

4, Scrapers are all super nice people. I love to be one of them. I usually chat at Creating Keepsakes message board. It's such a wonderful community. All my questions get answered, even very stupid ones. I wish I can make some scraping friends in the real world.

5, Scrapbooking changed the way I look at the world. After reading stories of other talented scrapers, I found out that my life is much more colorful than I thought. I tend to listen more carefully, look closer, think deeper than before. With the progress of learning, observing and creating, I soon will present my beautiful life to you with my scrapbook.

To be honest, I will be very proud to get my work published. But if I can't become a professional scraper or HOFer, I'm happy as well because I really enjoy it.