2 Steps Forward (A Launch Story)

There is nothing on this planet that I love more than clothes. Okay...with the exception of my family and food, dressing up or putting together something that I planned in my head (with a flawless execution) makes me feel like a superhero. I can remember playing dress up in my mom's clothes, making fabric for custom clothes for my barbies out of paper towel and Mr. Sketch scented markers. It is ingrained in my spirit and very much a part of who I am. So in 2011, I called myself starting a fashion blog and a Youtube page and just as soon as I built the confidence to launch it, anxiety stole it from me like a thief in the night. I found myself questioning my own ability, thinking, "You look crazy" or "Nobody is going to watch you." Once I saw myself on camera, I immediately became embarrassed and self conscious and deleted EVERYTHING.

I played myself (thank you DJ Khaled) and for the last 6 years, I have sat with a feeling of regret not knowing what I could have accomplished. Maybe a personal goal, maybe a career in fashion/ writing, or maybe just some sort of enjoyment outside of my everyday norm. I'm not sure, but last week I decided that I didn't want to live in regret or wonder about what could have been. I'm moving forward, full speed ahead.

So this is it. My debut. My leap into the world of blogging as 30-something year old woman, done MY WAY. Part of living life on your own terms is doing what you want, even when you are afraid. Am I afraid??? Hell yeah! But I owe it to myself to do everything that I've ever wanted to do. And I'm going to, from now until forever.

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Denim: Gap Boots: Steve Madden White Tee: Amazon

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