Beginnings

My obession with blogs all began about 3 months ago when I attended my high school reunion. I reunited with many old friends and several of them invited me to view their blogs. I was amazed and slightly envious of the honesty that several of the bloggers used in their own writing. As I read these blogs I felt like I was turning the pages of a diary. After reading blog after blog, I felt inspired by individuals that I hardly knew. From purchasing "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert to buying a digital camera to embrace my desire to learn more about photography, blogging has opened up whole new chapters in my life.

Finally, I decided that I must create my own blog. I couldn't just spend my time reading other blogs and not offer a bit of myself as well. I certainly don't want to think of myself as a blurker. So, I opened my own page, but I have spent weeks delaying writing and then writing and deleting my first post. Why??? I feel frightened by a desire to write with as much honesty as I can muster, yet I am afraid of the consequences of such. Will friends and family who read my blog become disappointed thinking that I am not the person that they thought that I was? Maybe so, but I am going to do my best to let this space be my forum to speak freely despite the repercussions.

I hope that this blog ends up being a beautiful journey of growth and the revival of many friendships. I often find it overwhelming to keep up with all those precious and dear to me. Hopefully, this blog reconnects me with friends and family both near and far.