First of all, welcome to my little corner of these interwebs.
Most of my friends call me Bri, though I am known in certain circles by
different names. I currently reside in the state of Indiana within the United
States.
If we were meeting in the real world, vs. you reading my
words on your computer screen, I would like to think that we could be friends.
I love making new friends everywhere I go. I’d meet you somewhere; a bar,
maybe, or coffee joint. We would order our drinks of choice and I’d like to
think that we’d laugh ‘til our sides ached, telling each other funny stories
from our lives. I also would like to think that there would be silences. I‘m
not talking about silences that are uncomfortable and reflect the uneasiness of
things not said, no. I’m speaking of the kind of silences where we could just
sit and be with each other, person to person, and be okay in the moment. I
would like to think that, if our topic of conversation led to stories of
hardship and pain, that we would be able to wrap our arms around each other in
an empathetic embrace.
But as it is, currently, we are not in the same place. From
my vantage point, typing away on my laptop, I can’t see the sparkle in your
eyes when you read something that makes you laugh. If you are sad, I can’t
reach out and touch your hand to comfort you. So, given this medium, we must
make the best of what we’ve got.
Let me tell you a little bit about how this blog came to be.
In June of 2012, my life felt stable, but in flux. I was 31 years old and I could no longer do the career I had trained for. I was engaged
to my fiancée of 5 years, I had a 9 year old stepson and an 8 month old
daughter. After two years of almost weekly doctors’ appointments, I had just
received a diagnosis. I had Systemic Lupus and the management of my condition
had almost consumed my life. I was trying to improve my diet, I needed daily
naps and I needed a way to reach out, to feel connected with the world, again.
I was inspired by a book I had just read: How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less by Melissa de la Cruz and Karen Rabinovitz.
Also, had been reading two blogs, Hyperbole and a Half and
Give Oh Giveaway. And I thought, “Why in the
world could I not make my own blog? I mean, maybe no one but my real-life friends
would read it, but at least I’m being proactive in some way.” So, the idea was
hatched and this blog was created.
I’ve always been a proactive kind of person. In fact, you
could call me a bit of a risk taker, adventurous and daring. I don’t think I’ve
ever been content to tread the beaten path. I like doing things just a bit
differently than most other people seem to. It exhilarates me and makes me feel
alive. I’m constantly saying, “There must be a better way.” (More stories of my
various adventures forthcoming, I promise you!)
I’m what you might call “quirky.” I’m a 31 year old mother of 2 and still
prefer to have my hair dyed purple. I have 8 piercings, large and multiple tattoos,
and still don’t know precisely what I’d like to be when I grow up. (That will
probably be an entry too, entitled The Elaborate Ruse of Adulthood). Because of
this, I’ve done some interesting things which will be turned into blog posts in
the future. You can look forward to reading what it’s like to sky dive, stories
of snorkeling in the ocean and of luaus on Maui. If you’d like to read about my
crazy adventures of “this one girl, trying to live her life as brilliantly as
possible,” then welcome.
But writing my stories is only the first reason about why I wanted
to start this blog. I wanted to help other people live this life more fully,
more awake, more brilliantly. Personally, I’m a person who writes. I also
paint, sketch, sew my own clothing and craft homemade beauty products. I know
so many people who wish they could be more creative, who have an almost wistful
longing for self-expression. But there are so many reasons that they never take
the first step toward their creative dreams.
My second reason for writing this blog is for us to help
each other. From time to time, I need encouragement in this crazy life and I
know you will too. I think that we could encourage each other to live more
fully, have more fun and not take everything so seriously. I’ll tell you my
adventures and latest projects and I encourage you to dialog with me via
comments. I love comments!
From time to time (as they become available), I will review
products and services and maybe I’ll sponsor a giveaway or two. Reviews are fun
for me to write and, as friends share opinions on new things, maybe you’d like
to try what I write about. If you’ve got a product, an Etsy shop or something
that’s supporting you in your creative dream, maybe I can write a review for
you, too, for the whole internet to see. This world works better when we help
each other, don’t you know? And, as for giveaways, who doesn’t love getting
nifty free things? I’m still hoping to get a Diamond Candle in the future,
myself. *hint hint*
In closing, thank you for coming to my little corner of the
internet. As my content grows, I hope we can learn more about and from each
other. Were we in the real world, now is the time that I would give you a hug
and say, “Enjoy the rest of you day.”
And, remember, we’re all visionaries. We’ve
just got to figure out where we excel!
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