Voila... it's my blog.

Lately I find myself pondering the reality that this is it! This is my life, it is happening NOW, and it's up to me to be as present for it as I can be. I have a tendency towards procrastination... and the creation of this blog has been just one of the things I thought about doing.... and it's happening NOW!

I have always loved to write. I have stacks of journals with pages full of my thoughts, dreams, and day-to-day events. I have noticed, however, that my journal-keeping has become less and less consistent as my life has gotten more and more complicated. My main goal with this blog is to get back into writing. I don't expect that my posts will be riveting or profound, I just hope to get my thoughts out of my head and into words and paragraphs.... I have always felt that the process of writing itself is as significant as the end result of a tangible document. It's about letting thoughts flow, exploring ideas, and being able to reflect upon them in time.

I love to shop, particularly for great deals on quality items. Lately, my shopping focus is primarily on items for my two daughters. I am frequently online searching for new toys, books, and clothes for my girls and am beginning to be a little embarrassed by how often the UPS truck pulls up in front of my home. I love a good deal and am a big fan of not having to pack my girls up and drive someplace to find it! I'll be posting about my latest finds, because I always feel the need to tell people about things I get excited about.

I also love to cook, and spend a good amount of my online time searching for new recipes. I plan on using this blog as a way to share my successes and failures in the kitchen, too! My latest cooking adventures have been making home-made ice cream and baby food.