My First Post

Hello Blogging world! I never thought I would blog. I honestly love reading other people's blogs but never thought I had anything to write about, or that any one would actually read it.
I decided to start blogging because I feel as though there is a lot I have to say. Regarding family, friends, social issues, work, etc.
I was thinking that maybe my blog should have some sort of theme so I decided to write about what I know. What I have learned, what I have witnessed, what I have experienced. I am actually not sure if that is a theme but just go with it.

So a little about me-
-I am 25 years old

-I have 2 dogs- Charlie and McGehee. They are very spoiled and next to my husband the loves of my life.

-I have been married for almost 2 years. My husband, Paul, and I will celebrate our 2 year anniversary this year. I met Paul at a bar. Yep, that's the truth. My grandmother tells people that we met at the domestic violence shelter I was working at and that he was the police officer that brought a woman to shelter. While I love the idea of that story- there is absolutely no truth in that. We simply met in a bar and the rest is history!

-I love my family- old and new! My family is very close and we all live in the same area. My sister is engaged and getting married Oct. 1st- of course I am the Matron of Honor and my husband is the best man! Paige works for a non-profit and is truly amazing. My brother just moved back in with my parents. He is "in between" things right now- but really a cool kid with a lot of passion for music and life. My parents live 10 minutes from me. My dad was recently laid off and my mom works for Planned Parenthood. I am so proud of my mom and really look up to her. My new family- meaning my husband's parents- live 2.5 hours from us. I am truly blessed to have married into such a close knit family that is loving and kind. I really love my in laws.

-I am very passionate and I hope that comes across in this blog. I believe strongly in equality for women, women's reproductive rights, that violence against women is and epidemic and has to stop, that our country is ruining itself, and that in order for anything to happen people have to listen to each other, accept differences and figure out common ground.

What I know today is that the last 4 years have truly challenged my family and friends. In good ways and bad. We have had death, separation, cancer, strokes, seizures, addiciton, lay offs, and so much more. But we have also had babies, weddings, graduations, engagments, and so many things to be thank ful for.
I am so thank ful for my family and friends. And truly know that I would be lost without them.

So enjoy reading my blog...who knows what I will write about next!