Why I'm Here

I love this picture of the kids and I. It was taken about 2 1/2 years ago, and it reminds me of the best, and the worst time of my life. The worst, because I was going through a bitter divorce; something I had spent, pretty much, my whole life trying to avoid. The best, because during that time, I was showered with an enormous amount of love and support from friends, family, and even strangers. Through the worst, I experienced the best. It gave me an opportunity to see things I might not have seen otherwise, and I got to take a long, hard look at what was inside of me. I have a completely different perspective now, and I am grateful for that. Now, I just want to give to, give back, make a decent life for my kids, and share with the world the gifts that I've been given. This is the basis, and the purpose of my small business venture. I just hope it all works out!

Quote of the day - I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.
-Stephen Grellet

Jump

So, here I go into the blogosphere. It's kind of scary. I don't normally "put myself out there," but I have an idea for a small business, and I'm really excited about it. I'll give you more details as it starts to develop, but I realized if I don't start "putting myself out there," my great idea will die on the cutting room floor...it's happened before. Starting a blog is a good step, so today I decided to...aaaaaaaaaaaaaah...jump! I have to digress here, and tell you that about 20 years ago or so, I was in the electronics department of a Best store, and someone was playing the beginning of Van Halen's Jump, over and over and over, on an electric keyboard. It was a little (no, a lot) annoying, but to this day, when I say the word "jump" that moment plays in my head.

Sorry if I have that stuck in YOUR head now, but maybe you'll think of me today.
There...that wasn't so hard.

Quote of the day - Express yourself, no matter who it may annoy, at least they'll remember you. - Kelly Peck