Putting myself out there

Before I go any further with this blog I want to talk about how difficult it is to publish your thoughts to the world. 

I remember getting a little green diary when I was young that had a lock and key.  I was so excited to own something that was completely mine and safe from prying eyes.  I still have that diary and I laugh at my entries -->  "Today I went swimming and Carla bugged me as usual".  That was about the extent of my posts, not much probing went on into my psyche.  Not sure why it had to be locked up haha!  

Writing a blog on the world wide web is a completely different story.  Once you click the publish button it's out there and anyone can read it.  By doing this I am allowing people, strangers even, to get a glimpse into my soul.  On some level it makes me appreciate artists more, people that put themselves out there on a regular basis.  Be it songwriters, authors, painters, poets, journalists, performers...they all put pieces of themselves out into the world to either be admired, ridiculed or even worse to be ignored.  

It's not easy to open up and share and leave yourself vulnerable.  I have so much to say and I've debated about the topics to write about, some are more risque than others.  But I think in the end I wouldn't have it any other way.  I'd rather be who I am and accept the consequences than to be someone I'm not.  I'm comfortable in my skin and I write with honesty and sincerity.  I embrace my vulnerability.  In my mind that means I'm still growing and learning as a person and it makes me feel alive.  

I hope you join me in my journey and maybe along the way you'll share something about yourself with me.