I wasn't expecting to or planning on starting a blog in 2021. I was, however, planning to up my game when it comes to writing. Writing has been a passion of mine since I was in high school. I have signed up for a few writing classes that I can continue to improve on the craft and practice something that I truly enjoy doing. I also may have been SLIGLHTLY influenced by the Netflix show Bridgerton. Lady Whistledown? An Icon!
And so, here we are. Again. Yes, again. I had once upon a time kept a blog titled "Here I Go With All My Thoughts" (5 bonus points if you know the reference). That blog started as a way for me to document my life as an unpaid volunteer working at a high school in Detroit for a year, and turned into something much more. I kept that blog for nine whole years. And I loved it! But then I got too busy, and less inspired to write. A few years ago, I started a podcast called "shine a light". My intent was to shine a light on real issues affecting real people- the things we don't often talk about. Things like mental health, infertility, autism, etc. I put my heart and soul into that podcast for a year, and had the BEST time doing it. But I eventually stopped production when it was all I was spending my time on. I was no longer making meaningful connections with people, I was far too focused on that podcast.
So this blog is a combination of me wanting desperately to write again, and wanting to continue shining a light on things that matter. I have no expectations. I know that it is easier to read an Instagram caption than a blog that is a few paragraphs long. But all are welcome here. I love to hear stories. I love to connect with other people. I love to hear about what you are passionate about.
Thanks for stopping by.
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