So...Why a blog?

In my search to find the life I have always wanted, I have started reading inspirational and motivational books, and they all say journaling is a way to learn about yourself and grow.

I considered just writing everything in a note book, but who writes anything down anymore? Typing is much more fun. But the real reason I decided on a blog begins with Facebook.

Let's face it, facebook is the DEVIL! I'm also a hopeless addict, so what does that tell you. When I first heard about facebook, I wasn't interested. I thought, big deal, people you haven't spoken to in years can find you. Well, chances are, I'm already in contact with people I WANT to be in contact with, why do I need more people finding me. I was happy being incognito.

Then in June of 2008, I started yet another business venture, and decided facebook would be a good way to network. In my efforts to remain somewhat anonymous, I didn't use my real name! It wasn't a very good pseudonym, and the picture of my smiling face in the top left corner was a dead give away, but it was working. I was gaining recognition for my business and drawing past and future clients to my page to keep in touch.

Meantime, I was gathering a group of personal friends who I contacted to let them know who the mysterious woman who looked just like me was! Then through common friends I added Lynn Casey...Hang on, the relevance is coming...

Lynn and I went to high school together. Our "cliques" were polar opposites from each other. We were never "not" friends, just never buddies. She had a great group of girlfriends, and I was always wrapped up in one boy or another. She was loud, boiserous and FAR more fun than I, so she simply wasn't my type. We were never unfriendly, but we didn't go to many of the same parties!

Well somehow, Lynn and I became friends on facebook. And I discovered she had a blog. Because it was titled "My 100 pound journey" It really caught my eye since I have been on one of those most of my adult life! So I read it...and I laughed my head off. It is funny, touching, inspiring and insightful! I was blown away. I devoured all of the posts and learned alot about Lynn that I never knew. But I also learned how she has taken the over-the-top personality of hers and turned it into a successful business and an increasingly successful life! She has an amazing story to tell, and she tells it exceptionally well.

After reading a post where she reveals that she has become a professional/motivational speaker, I was GREEEEEEN with envy! It's what I have always wanted to do. I can think of nothing more fulfilling to do with one's life than to motivate others! Imagine being the influence that made someone change his/her life! Imagine that words that come from your own mouth and your own heart moving someone to action! Wow!

When I first told Lynn I was following her blog, she told me she hoped to inspire others with her story and that's why she decided to start her blog. She also gave me a "virtual" boot in the ass and told me to get moving on mine!

So there it is. A blog because Lynn said so! Heehee...not really. But I am inspired by what she says. If I can inspire one person by telling my story...WOW...

I am on a journey I never thought I would take. Maybe someone else will consider taking the same journey by reading something I have written. That would be truly spectacular!