Day One

So here I am...

First, there's something you should know... I often write in the form of a question - I don’t claim to have it all figured out (OK, who am I fooling? I DEFINITELY don't have it figured out). I try to answer some of these questions based on my own experiences, but they are still not answers as much as they are simply thoughts. This isn’t meant to be normative - my intention is not to create a rule book for how you should live. It's simply a compilation of perspective and experience - honest, yes; biased, definitely. I write because I feel that my stories are relatable. Sometimes, just knowing that you’re not the only one out there who went through something is all it takes to change your outlook. Sometimes I get confused and sometimes I contradict myself, but that’s because I write as thoughts come to me. It all gets a little complicated, and messy for sure, and sometimes you will wonder if I am certifiably crazy. All I can say is I write how I'm feeling at moments in time…highs, lows, and everything in between.

As much as I hope you enjoy what you read, I want you to know that this all started as a type of therapy and, more simply, a way to just record my thoughts. The more I wrote, the more I decided that the only way to get beyond these situations - learn from them - was to tell my stories. I want you to get to know me. I hope that you will find yourself laughing with me, crying with me, reprimanding me, questioning me, celebrating with me...enjoying life with me.

Cheers to new beginnings!