Stepping Stones

Growing up I loved so many different fields and ended up not doing any of the careers I envisioned myself doing as an adult. Once I graduated high school I started working at insurance agencies and retail stores, working my way up to management quickly. Sales came fairly easy to me and if you’re a decent human being… so does customer service. As you know life happens and before you know it, it’s been years and you find yourself in a position you never pictured for yourself. You start to wonder “what if?”.

I’ve always had a niche for writing and photography but never really invested time into the craft like I could have. I “started” blogs here and there but never stuck with them. Not sure if it was a fear of failure, rejection, or lack of motivation. Point is, I let anxiety keep me from doing something I was passionate about. I’m not the best and have plenty of room for improvement… but I got a lil sum sum. Not to mention I love being behind a camera lens. The fact that I get to show the world that exists, crafted into a vision of my own? Now that’s nirvana.

So I thought about it and decided maybe this blog can be my outlet. I’m definitely much more motivated in my life than I ever have been before. I am less than 5 weeks away from giving birth to my first child. Of course, I find myself thinking about how I want to capture this journey in every way possible. THIS is how. Aside from being able to have that release, I might be able to inspire others who have anxiety holding them back from something they want to achieve. Perhaps something I experience with my child will be relatable to other mothers. Motivating them or maybe even just get them to crack a smile on a stressful day. Who knows, maybe my stepping stone can lead to something bigger . As I think about my journey and what I want for my child, I realize it begins with me and what I do. Lead by example.  If she has a dream I want her to GO FOR IT. Do whatever it takes. Show her that even the smallest stepping stones can get you the distance. So for myself, for my daughter, for this life… I also want to go for it (really go for it). After all, life is about the journey not the destination.

This blog is dedicated to my daughter, fiance, family, friends and last but not least… my sunflower in heaven. Thank you for loving me even when I wasn’t myself. You give me strength.