Race Through TIme Debut

After 27 years, I have finally come to the conclusion that my life is very much a race through time. I spend many hours planning, organizing, and analyzing my every move. I stress over the every lingering questions… “What do I want to do when I grow up?” and “How will I leave my mark on society?” My mind is always forward thinking which serves me well in my professional career, but often times is a burden that I carry in my personal life. As a child, I always dreamed about growing up. In high school, I was desperate to say goodbye to the shallow talk of "mean girls" and welcome college with open arms. In college, I wanted nothing more than to be out in the real world supporting myself. Graduation finally came, and I truly thought I had accepted where I was in life. Instead I found myself racing forward to tackle the next chapters of my life; buying a house, getting married, and getting a puppy.



I recently shared drinks with old friends, and before the second glass of Cabernet Sauvignon was poured, I found myself making a vow that for the next year, I would step back and live in the moment. As I look around, I realize how blessed I am. I have a wonderful supportive husband, a steady job, an amazing family, a diverse group of friends, and an adorable two year old golden retriever. So why do I find it so difficult to live in the moment?! I decided that this journal… (I call it a journal because the word “blog” scares me)…will be a constant reminder that I need to take a “pause” in life and enjoy each day to the fullest. I plan to share with you the joys in my life and the things that make me smile each week. I will warn you that I am not witty or charming and am most definitely not grammatically correct in what I will write, but I am committed to being honest. I invite you all to share in my journey over the next year as I take a step back and start living my life!

Miss J