First Things First

I've wanted to do this for some time but continued to procrastinate. As I reflect on the reason, I realize that it is fear that has kept me from moving on this project. Even this morning, after opening the website and grabbing my journal, I started to feel nauseous. I could have easily closed my computer and chose another day to get started. It was at that moment that I realized: if I don't do it NOW, I may NEVER. So, here I am! 

I've wanted to do this for some time, but continued to procrastinate. As I reflect on the reason, I realize that it is fear that has kept me from moving on this project. Even this morning, after opening the website and grabbing my journal, I started to feel nauseous. I could have easily closed my computer and chose another day to get started. It was in that moment that I realized: if I don't do it NOW, I may NEVER. So, here I am!

I'm going to outline what my blog will consist of along with a few other mentions. Topics will range within subjects but the focus will remain: to build, uplift, inspire, and inform children, teens, and adults. While children and some teens won't have access to these entries, we, as adults, have the power to reach our loved ones in substantial ways. It is within my greater hopes that my messages, lessons, experiences, and advice flows from my heart and into your mind and spirit as strength, dignity, and faith. 

I have a few friends who have inspired me with their journey. I'm sending special thanks to Chatassia Grigsby (www.NUthisNUthat.com) and Brittany Caruthers (allfineonpaper.blogspot.com) who have both recently launched personal blogs. The thing about receiving support is that you have to be supportive. It circulates 360 degrees. You have to extend what you want to receive.  

Forty Spears: If you KNOW me, you may have already picked up on the name. It is the street I was raised on from a baby until the age of 18. It is where I was taught, molded, pressed, and built. It is where I played, raced, cried, laughed, prayed, and dreamed. It is where I ran around like a tomboy with sandy hair, played basket-kick-and football, skated, had water-balloon fights, and rode bikes. It is where I wondered, misunderstood, made mistakes, assumed, tried to outsmart, learned, and grew. It is where I was loved, protected, guarded, and shielded. It is where I became who I am. 

I've wanted to do this for some time but continued to procrastinate. As I reflect on the reason, I realize that it is fear that has kept me from moving on this project. Even this morning, after opening the website and grabbing my journal, I started to feel nauseous. I could have easily closed my computer and chose another day to get started. It was in that moment that I realized: if I don't do it NOW, I may NEVER. So, here I am!

Best, 

Christie