UP!

I’ve been doing a lot of reading and re-reading of blogs that some of my good friends have already started. I truly feel like I could be inspired to continue writing after this class is over. There’s one person in particular whose blog I’ve practically fallen in love with, even after knowing about it and occasionally examining from time to time.

I’ve known her for most of my life and have a tremendous amount of respect for the person that I’ve come to know over the years. But there’s just something about the internet that entices us as human beings to share our more personal essences. It’s been after some time that going back to examine her words, see her experiences, and glimpse deeper into her individuality, that I’ve been even more encouraged to become more vocal about my varying standpoints.

Because of being more of an observational type throughout life, I often have opinions and reflections that go unsaid. And it’s only recently that I’ve begun committing myself to sharing them. I realize now how important is it for us as people to share what is on our minds. I think I’d now rather risk embarrassment from 1000 people if it meant letting someone you admire know how important they truly are to you and others around them. I don’t often share my own thoughts with the many people that I encounter, but from where I’m standing now, the only place to go is…