Hit the Ground Running....

Sometimes, that's the best way to do things. I'm a thinker by nature. I struggle with control and perfectionism. So just by knowing those few things, you might not be surprised to find out that I have been debating for weeks -honest, I have- on how to begin this blog. I had to ask myself the question, Why exactly are you doing this again? It's not like I'm new to the whole blogging thing. I've had several try-and-fail blogs, and though most of them never made it past 200 entries, they present an genuine picture of my growth from an awkward, insecure teenager to a strong, confident, 20-something woman.

When I'm looking back at those blogs, I can see why they didn't work. The day I stopped writing for myself was the exact moment when the blogs became a chore. I wasn't writing what I wanted to write; I was writing what I thought others wanted me to write. I was trying too hard. I had grown so accustomed to comments about how my entries were 'hilarious' and 'insightful' and 'inspiring' that I was afraid to post anything not up to that standard. And now that I know what I was doing wrong, maybe I'll have better luck with this blog.

But of course, this blog is public. Because writing for myself means writing from my heart. And while it doesn't matter to me whether I have one devoted reader or fifty, I would love for my words to have a positive impact on someone else's life. I am young, but I have a passion for God, my family, and life that is hopefully evident in my writing. There are so many things I love, and so many wonderful experiences that I want to share with others. Life hasn't always been easy, but I have never once been able to forget how incredibly blessed I have been. I have a heart full of love and life and that is something I want to offer to every person I meet.

from jess, with love <3