Breaking The Ice

For most of my life, practically, I've been in denial about being so much like my mom (in some ways). Independent attitude. Overprotective. Apprehensive about taking risks. Analytical and very methodical about pretty much every little thing. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom for who she is and how she is, but I find it hard not being like her in a lot of ways. This explains why it took months for me to publish my first blog. I wanted to wait for something inspiring to write about. Okay...maybe I'm fudging a little. I was a little nervous about going public with my thoughts. The very thoughts that sometimes make it in my journal, go to bed with me at night, rest on my heart, and those that I speak about in some of my prayers.

My friends Tim and Lisa both inspired me to start this blog--there's just something about putting your ordinary thoughts out there. Not necessarily for fame or admiration. In a way, it allows me to purge my emotions in public.

So here goes...