First Things First

So starting a new blog is a pretty scary thing. But here I am. Determined to do it. Determined to share my life. 

Why? 

Because I have a story to tell. And maybe I can be there for someone like I have had others there for me. 

And also because it's been something I've wanted to do for a long time. 

See, I've been reading blogs for the past few years. Admiring these awesome people achieving their goals, encouraging people and just being inspiring all around. And then I was catching up on Bloglovin today, and found this post by Holley Gerth - 

http://www.incourage.me/2013/10/stop-apologizing-for-who-you-are.html

Check it out, I'll wait... ;)

I tend to be that person. Apologizing for EVERYTHING. To people who bump into me accidentally. For saying the wrong thing to someone. For wanting things greater for a lot of my close friends and family. And quite honestly, sometimes I just push them too soon. 

And yeah, so what. I am sorry. 

When I say I'm sorry, it's not always because I think I'm wrong. But I am sorry to hurt someone's feelings. I care about people, and that's something I never want to change. I don't want to intentionally hurt anyone. But hey, you and me, we are both humans. And we do it a lot more than we would care to admit.

So back to why I'm starting a blog. I want to journal for myself, encourage others, and put myself out there. I mean, that's some scary stuff. But that's how we all grow. Stepping outside the comfort zone and learning something new.

So a little about me. 

I'm a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. I also work full time at an amazing company. 

Most recently, I've been concentrating on developing a more personal, more authentic, relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wasn't big on the "religion" thing for a while, but quite honestly, HE saved my life. At the lowest of low, HE was the one there encouraging to pick myself up and draw near to Him. And it's not about the "religion"... It's about the personal relationship (just a heads up, if you are still working on it yourself).

So yeah. He's a big part of who I am. And I'm not ashamed. Never will be.

I'm also working on making better lifestyle choices - Working on, because change sucks in this department. Eating healthy, exercising (!!!) and just doing me. Because Lord knows I can't be a size 2 and be happy. But I CAN be a healthy role-model for my daughter. 

I've also been known to craft a thing or two (or more like every craft ever!). Finding time is a problem most of the time. But it's in my blood. And it does happen.

Singing. I used to be a seasoned singer. I've sang at weddings, at the White House (with about 15 other fabulous women from my High School), competed in regional and state competitions, won some money at a Karoake contest or two (smh!). But lately (well, for the past 8+ years I would say), it's mainly in my car, or my bathroom, or well, just about anywhere I can - you know, where people don't look at me like I'm a freak! Ha. Now I'm working on that. Joining the choir for my church for Christmas, and you know what? It's NOT like riding a bike. 

But, it will happen. 

Baby steps, friends, baby steps.

So that's a little about me. Enough for now. 

Tata!