Finally I am joining the revolution and starting my blog. The main focus was to keep family and friends informed of our adoption process, but there is a good chance I will add entries about whatever else strikes my fancy along the way.

I am in a major transition point in my life right now. I have mellowed out quite a bit over the years. Of course, since I was already so wacky, that just means that I am now set to "normal"! The biggest challenge I've had to face is to come up with my own definition of success instead of spending all my time trying to compete with everyone else.  Don't get me wrong, impressing others is a hell of a lot of fun. It just doesn't leave you very fulfilled in the end. 

So a few things I've discovered about myself over the years. I like acting, but not at the expense of other things. I actually love to write.  I love being with people, but I need to build in times to be alone in order to get things done. I still enjoy painting. I'm a HUGE procrastinator, especially with schoolwork. I am a Scanner, aka a person who enjoys doing a lot of things usually all at once (check out http://www.getmotivation.com/articlelib/articles/barbara_sher_scanner.html for an explanation). I have Multiple Sclerosis and it will always take up a big part of my life. I love learning.  I worry that people are tired of me and I need to let that go. I realize that life is infinitely beautiful and, at times, seemingly unfair. I like having a decent salary, though I'm not a huge fan of corporate attire. I'm still pretty funny, even as my life becomes more "average." I love beating on the drums. I rarely say no to wine or to dancing.  I love looking good and getting dressed up.

Most of all, I've realized there is still a whole lot more that I am capable of, even though I haven't discovered it yet.

Enjoy the blog!