You said
The only risk I assume is the eventual loss of inspiration. What if one day I don't know what to write about?
I somehow doubt that you will stop having something to write about —you are a very social and passionate young lady. From all the posts I've read you have shared things that excite you and that make you happy.
I used to have a pen pal too - from another country. We lost touch after about 15 years or so. Writing is almost therapeutic and writing to a pen pal is similar to a living diary.
Keep sharing your life @surfermarly. If not for an audience of many, for yourself.
I've read some of my older posts and I liked them. At first I was worried they weren't good enough for an audience, but I like them for me. So that's good enough, period. :)
Thanks for your wonderful words, @countrygirl!
There is a German life coach called Jens Corssen I like a lot. He said once:
That's also a good strategy for steemit :-)
Have a wonderful day!