Well, here I go starting a blog. Someone very wise told me once, “You’ve got to step out of the box! It gets crowded in there.” Well, here I go with the encouragement of family and friends.

About me…even though I’m still figuring out who I am at 53. I’m a woman (although I personally struggle sometimes, there will be a blog soon about THAT), a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mom of two amazing adopted daughters, a multiple cancer survivor, a friend, a mess. Yep, a mess. Not sure if that is good or bad but hey, it’s honest. People who know me, well, they tend to say I kind of just say it. Yep. I’m a mess.

I’m not going to claim to be well educated, a gifted writer or anything special. Just me. Just a woman who lives life, has seen a lot, been through a lot. Then again we all have. My blog? Well, it’s going to evolve as time goes on. You’ll read life stories, read about my passions and frustrations and just things I think about. Yes, I think a lot. I observe a lot. I’m not one of those constant “LIFE IS GREAT!” kind of people. I celebrate life’s joys, of course. I also am extremely realistic. I believe it’s ok to get upset, down and feel life’s challenges, it’s bumps in the road. I believe if you don’t feel it all, you’re missing out on living life completely. Hide behind nothing.

You’ll probably on occasion read a four letter word. Yep, it’s gonna be real. I’ll touch on health and the struggle to get fit and healthy and I’ll be asking a friend or two to write a blog for guidance.  I love to cook and create in the kitchen so you’ll see amazing, healthy recipes I’ve discovered and some not so healthy (I like food. A lot.) easy things to make. I’m gonna just be me.

So! Welcome! Come back to visit!  Let this journey begin!

Love and sparkles!

me, Pat.