Beginnings

A new beginning.

I've always thought that new beginnings are somewhat scary.

• Starting a new job.
• Moving to someplace new.
• Beginning a new relationship.
• Making a new friend.
• Going to college for the first time.
• Getting married.
• Forming a new company.
• Having a baby.

The list goes on...
New beginnings are meant to be challenging, although there are some that are more
difficult than others. I think that if we weren't a little scared of what's ahead we would lose the excitement that life has to offer. For me, finishing high school, starting a new relationship, going to college for the first time... It's a little overwhelming! But it's not always about the changes. For many, the chance to start fresh is exciting, relieving, or jubilant. There are so many adventures that lie ahead. But even though starting something new is a good thing, there are still times when I feel reluctant to part with my old familiar ways; to step out of my comfort zone. But doing just that is what the great adventure of life is all about.
So, to mark the new beginnings of this brand new summer, I decided to start writing.
My literature teacher has always told me to pursue and explore my gifts in writing, but I never really thought it was "my thing." I could analyze Shakespeare and come up with silly stories all day, but when it comes to writing about myself, I've always fallen short.
So that's the reason that I've decided to start over.
With my face to the sunshine and a sense of adventure in the air, I'm going for it.
A new beginning.