Me.

It seems funny to be blogging about a life that no one really knows anything about. So I thought before we get any deeper into this process, I should introduce myself a little. Maybe through this endeavor of sharing our lives, we can all find a little bit in common… the realization that we’re all human, and maybe we’re not that different after all.

I was raised in North Carolina, but my entire family lives in Iowa. Because of that, I consider myself more of a Midwesterner, although I can’t deny the fact that I love this “Southern” state and the people here. I’m a home body. I wouldn’t mind living in the same place for my entire life. Yes, I love traveling and exploring new places… but unless you have a place to leave and come home to, did you ever really venture anywhere? I love my family. I’m a cat person. And a dog person. I love Earl Grey tea, and sweaters. I think Anne of Green Gables is the most important book a girl can read, and I’ll fight anyone on that. I was a ballerina for 10 years, but had to give it up in high school for time and health reasons. But that tutu-clad girl is still lives inside of me, and I sincerely miss her and her dancing. I love cooking. I’ve been fascinated by languages and speech my entire life, and I’m truly excited to be an SLP. But if I’m being entirely honest, my heart’s biggest desire is to be a wife and a mother. I would love to homeschool my children, because nothing inspires me more than the chance to be the primary person raising little humans to thrive in this world. It’s a chance to leave a mark that will last longer than any personal accomplishment. I love being outside at night when it’s snowing. It never really gets dark, but everything just turns into a gentle bluish glow. I want to publish a book, and I want to adopt several children. I’m often an anxious and worried person. I love Jesus, and His unfailing love is what gets me out of bed every day. He’s works all things for my good.

So that’s me. It’s by no means perfect, and nowhere near complete. But nevertheless, I’m here in this life, and I’m going to do something with it.