The Intro!

 Hello! After several years of sharing my life on Facebook and Instagram, I decided to try something a little different. So, here I am at blogspot. With the uproar on the political scene these days and a lot of emotions flying around social media, this is the perfect time to break away a bit and isolate my personal thoughts, experiences, and stories in a "safe" spot, where I can be more focused. 

My name is Michelle, for those of you who do not know me. I was born and raised in Rochester, NY with most of my youth spent in, what was then a small town, of Webster. It has grown into an enormous place with a lot of shopping plazas. Skip to my adulthood for a second to also introduce the pretty young gal in the picture..... that is my 8 year old daughter, Amelia. She is the reason I do everything, including breathing. 

The purpose of my blog is primarily an outlet or coping mechanism for the years and years of what, in my perspective, was and still is a very unsettling life. I don't believe I could ever truly be content with life in a stagnant or steady state but the constant trials and tribulations over the years have been pretty relentless, therefore causing high levels of anxiety to which I have learned to manage as best I can at my ripe age of 47. 

My daily motto: 

I tell myself every single morning, "You have no choice but to be strong today, Michelle. Let's do this." My reason, my drive, my passion?? My daughter. I do not want her to live a life like mine and will continue to do all I can to lead her and teach her to be thoughtful in all of her decisions, except when we are choosing an ice cream flavor..... I mean, hands down, chocolate is the best! ;)

This is my first entry for my blogging adventure. There will be many more to come. I aspire to be a positive influence to whoever needs it through my story. Feel free to ask questions or respectfully comment. WELCOME ABOARD!