And so it begins.

Welcome to the inner workings of a freckled free spirit. This will be an eclectic collection of thoughts, concerns, questions, stories, trials and tribulations!

I was that child who constantly asks why and thankfully that has never left me.  I have always felt different in this world. I have taken pride in myself for not being quite like the majority – being adopted, left handed, having freckles, being taller and bigger than most women, being an outdoorsy tom boy type. Who I might add loves surfing, bagpipes, 4x4ing, horses, fireworks, silversmithing and amusement rides, among many other random things!

I still do feel unique but, also blessed that I can collectively identify with so many groups of people these days. I have learned to embrace being the same on some level and connecting with people deeper than just skimming the polite foamy surface.  You know that moment in conversation when you immediately click with someone and say “I do/feel/say/see that way too” with an eager grin on your face?  I thrive on those moments and I will strive to give you those moments on this screen.

At the end of the day I can rest assured knowing that I have made you question things as they are, things as you see and feel them to start a bigger conversation with yourself and the world around you. To know that you are never alone no matter how different you may feel on the inside or look on the outside – we in the end are all truly the same.  We are born and then we die.  It’s simply how we make other beings in this world feel in between our bitter sweet and precious time that ultimately matters.  I will do my absolute best to lead by example by continuing to grow and evolve as a human being to continuously step outside of my comfort zone.  I will keep writing, reaching out and putting myself out there to challenge, entertain and potentially spark something in your outer reaches previously untouched and shied away from.

I look forward to your questions, suggestions, ideas and encourage you to reach out to me. I am thankful that I have developed thick skin over the years but, find myself sitting here behind the keyboard feeling naked yet heavily cloaked with vulnerability and shaking with excitement, fear and self judgment. But never fear I am tremendously blessed to be surrounded by people who, though they may not always understand or agree, have supported and encouraged me constantly to the step out on that intimidating limb.  Even when it breaks, they watch me learn to fly over and over again and at times they provide their solid wings to continue my journey on.  Which are always accompanied with a silent, gentle, comforting smile.  For them, I am eternally grateful.

My incredible parents have always believed I tried to be friends with, include and make everyone happy…and they were correct – now how about this ultimate lofty goal for the world to see?

I’m ready to fly – care to join?