You know my NAME not my STORY

As I step out my comfort zone and expand my horizons I am in awe of how quickly things are coming together. Although I am a very public person, I still have a private wish list of things I desire to happen. God and my Mother knows my true goals and dreams. Sometimes you have to shoot for the moon so if you miss you still land amongst the stars. That quote has been a constant in my life.

I have always been leery of sharing my life with the masses. Sure I can give a speech in front of thousands championing a cause I feel strongly about. I will speak on the behalf of the downtrodden. My community knows it can count on me to represent us with grace, courage and intelligence. I have been writing recommendation and character letters
since I was in elementary school. Letting my own light shine, being naked to the world, that has been difficult for me.

This Blogging Adventure was born from a number of things. My English class has opened up so many dormant doors and reinvigorated my desire to write. Refreshing the core principles I knew I needed an outlet in order to accommodate my desire to write. My presence on social media sites has led to many opportunities. My philosophy is don't lurk-LIKE. Most of us are utilizing it so we might as well make it an experience.

I began reaching out to people I have always wanted to interview to be featured on my blog. In a short period of time I have received so much positive feedback, I am in awe of the love. I am invited to many events that are not only networking opportunities but are bucket list checkoffs. I try to attend as many as I can. I also love to volunteer because it is so true about how rewarding it can be.

As I age I take nothing for granted. Each day, sunrise and sunset is a gift. I am working on a better me. The first thing I am trying to do is learn how to forgive. To stop holding grudges. I don't care for a few people. I just don't want hate and vitriol to consume me. Especially if we are not friends and I rarely see you. It's not worth it. Everyone is fighting their own battles. Just respect me and I will respect you. I am a role model to my nieces and other women. I don't want them to emulate my bad behavior. Plus it's not a good look. You ever see someone that looks flawless and then they open their mouth about someone who most likely isn't even thinking about them? I must admit that has been me on more than one ocassion. It detracts from the beauty of the day. It becomes apart of your aura.

Old habits die hard. I am quick to react and I am working on a better me. I am so lucky to be here. I have survived so many things that others may not have been able to weather. It is only by the Grace of God and my faith that I have made it this far. I am not saying the road has been easy but it is paved with love and luck. I am blessed to have made it through. Even though I am not unscathed I am so much better because of my journey. I hope that at the end of my life many will not only know my name, but also my story. There is so much glory in it.