Hello Everyone!
I realize it's been JULY of 2017 since I have blogged. I really wanted to make my blog a priority in 2019. Maybe it will be a "must read" for people - or not. More than anything this is an avenue for me to hold myself accountable for goals I have. It's scary sharing my hopes and dreams with the cyber world. It definitely is a vulnerability that is outside of my comfort zone. My goal is always to be real. In a world where social media is everywhere, it is easy to get a false sense that everyone is leading a perfect life, and I probably look like a hot mess in comparison. My life is good but so far from perfect or even where I thought I would be at this point, but I am real and don't pretend to be anything else.
I am currently reading a book, Let's All Be Brave. Living Life with Everything You Have by Annie Downs. First, let me say that if I ever met this author, I know we would totally be the best of friends. She is so my people. :) She writes real - not technical - but practical. This exert gave me pause: "Bravery begets bravery. If you'll be brave, I'll be brave. And when I am brave, you feel like you can be too. We are holding hands and I promise I won't let go. Let's all be brave." OH. MYLANTA!! I love this so, so much!
I'm taking Annie's advice here and going to share my new goals and dreams. First, I have always wanted to write a book. I mean I don't know what my book is going to be about yet, but I'm praying! Then, I want to have opportunities to lead talks with people to inspire them. I can see it in my head -- I just don't have all the details in place yet. I told someone in my close circle what my dream was, and I was so nervous to tell her. I'm not even sure why. Did I think she would laugh or make me think I couldn't do it? NEVER! However, I was scared to say it out loud, but when I did, I felt like I gave my dream a little life. Who knows, maybe this blog with give me the topic I need to start this project.
The goal for my blogging is to be brave. To tell you the mountain tops on this journey and the valleys as well, because I know there will be both.
Last night I watched the Golden Globe Awards. Maybe I was more emotional as my holiday break was ending and school started back today, but I cried so much during this show. Listen, don't judge! LOL. My most tearful moment was when Carol Burnett received an award named after her. The snip its of her career was so sweet. Also, I loved The Carol Burnett show growing up. Listening to her talk about how she decided she wanted to be in the movies/TV when she was little. She not only got to do those things but became an icon in the industry. Seriously, I was sitting on my couch with tears streaming down my face thinking, YOU GO GIRL. You did it-- BIG! Another super cry moment was when Sandra O received a Golden Globe and the camera panned to her parents standing and cheering. You could see the absolute pride and love of their faces for their daughter. Then when Sandra O said, "Oh, Daddy!" Y'all....STOP. I. Can't. EVEN!
I don't want to be 5 more years down the road thinking, yeah, one day I want to do such and such... We are not guaranteed another day, much less another year... or 5. Today, is my day to be brave and start somewhere. So... I hope I giving someone the courage to be brave and step out to make your someday, TODAY! Embrace 2019 and be brave. I know I am. Thank you, Annie Downs!