Let's Give This Blogging Thing A Try!

For several months a few friends have been encouraging me to start a blog. Until last week, I laughed at the very thought of this. What in the world could I write about that would make anyone want to stop and read? Equally as intimidating, I have a couple of friends who keep wonderful blogs and I just don't think I could measure up. I have been encouraged by many to write about weight loss and exercise. This probably has made me laugh only because it scares me. Although I have been successful in these areas, I'm far from an expert, struggle with both areas daily and certainly don't have all of the answers, nor to I think it's enough for a regular blog.

One friend who has encouraged me is an old friend from my freshman year in the dorms at Sac State. Larissa, in my eyes, has one of the purest hearts and is definitely one of the funniest people I have ever met. We lost touch after college but remain connected through our mutual friend Tim. It is because I got to spend time with Larissa at Tim's 40th birthday celebration that I'm here. The words she spoke to me touched me like I haven't been touched in a long time. The message I got from her was that I have touched her, through posts on Facebook, in a big way. Me? I laughed and dismissed her. The following morning I drove home from San Francisco, alone (a rare occasion), and had a lot if time to think. Thank you Larissa for giving me the self-confidence to so this. Even if you are the only person who follows me, I'll be honored :).

I told Larissa that I wouldn't have any idea what to say. She told me to just speak from my heart. Well, that's one thing I am confident I can do. I cannot tell you what this will be but I can assure you, I will keep it real and I will be candid. I know I will talk about health and exercise. I'm positive I will discuss food and alcohol. I'm sure to brag about my kids, because I'm their mom and that's my job, and I know I will exercise my right to whine about them too. Same holds true for my husband. I think I will discuss home fix-it solutions, as I'm cheap and proud and elated when I figure out how to do repairs myself and save a few bucks.  I guarantee I will talk about The Avon Walk For Breast Cancer, as I am extremely passionate about walking for this cause.  I will not discuss politics or religion because, although I have a strong relationship with The Lord, I am also very liberal and many don't understand how these too mesh.  I choose to surround myself with GOOD people...In my eyes that means people that are doing their best at making a positive impact on our world.  Who you voted for and who/what/if you pray to are irrelevant to me and I want to be viewed in the same light.

So, here I go!  10 days before my 40th Birthday I'm gonna take this blogging thing for a spin and see how it goes! It is new and bland and, well what I really need is for my friend Mara to come set it up for me.  Oh well, it will come together in time.  Wish me luck and thanks for stopping by!