An introduction to 2008

Happy 2008! I have always wanted to be a writer but I recently started actually putting my dream into words -- both spoken and written. Two things have helped fuel my desire to actually make it happen. Last November, Aric Bostick, a very good motivational speaker, came to my town to be part of our Community Conversation series. He talked about how we have to put things out there into the universe to make things happen. He asked all of us what we wanted to be and when I said writer he answered that he hoped that in order to accomplish that I should be writing each day. So, I am following his advice -- I am putting my dream out there and taking the necessary action steps to make it possible. The second motivational event occurred last December. My friend Elizabeth, who is a life coach, came to speak to the girls group I run. She talked at length about getting to know our "authentic selves" and figuring out who we are. We did a few activities to learn more about what we valued in ourselves and what we wanted to become. When I said that I wanted to be a writer she was incredibly supportive - as were my girls - and I realized that I had incredible support from places that I hadn't even thought to look. Based on both of these opportunities, I have realized that now is my time. It is my chance to really try to make it work so here I go -- a blog -- I'll write about the things that happen, the things I observe, the goals and dreams that I have. Hopefully the act of writing alone will help me to get motivated and fuel my passion. Wish me luck!