HULLO. I've tried this blogging business before, but I've never managed to get it JUST RIGHT. you know, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears? well, this is my "third time's a charm", this blog. I'm kind of excited. in that "first day of school, I hope my hair isn't too frizzy" kind of way. I've never been good at expressing ME; Sarah Merkley, in the flesh. hopefully I can do Sarah Merkley, on the blog, instead. 
what is this blog? why, it's My Sketchy Res. I have THREE big new years' resolutions.
1. abstain from soda
2. finish my USA state quarter map
3. a picture a day - BUT I need to have a picture with a guy (AKA man) with a beard.
pretty sketch, right? hence the name.

I do have other resolutions, some more tangible. (i.e. growing my hair out, getting A's all semester, etc.) but those aren't really for ME; Sarah Merkley. these three, that I'll be posting about, THOSE are for me. THOSE are what I really want this year.

and y'all are lovely enough to join me! I won't JUST post about my sketchy res. I'll also post random things like; this sweater is itchy and put a picture up. OR how much I love One Direction and pizza, though not necessarily at the same time. OR the crazy antics of my family. (if you know us, you KNOW what I mean.. you just know)
will I post DAILY? no. heck-to-the-know. I don't have the patience, or the time for that! but I'll fill you in on my resolutions. like how sketch it is to ask random people for a picture with them, JUST because they have a beard. and then having to explain myself to them. yeah, it's intimidating.

AKA this blog will be my out, my sanctuary of peace. luckily I like you enough to let you peek into my mind a bit (: