to say that i sort of fell off the blogging bandwagon would be quite the understatement. i started blogging because of the catchy pictures of cute outfits and adorable date nights with boyfriends/fiances/hubbys that i someday envisioned having. i wanted the glamorous lifestyle i imagined all these bloggers to have. but then i realized that's not why anyone blogs. sure, you can put together cute outfits, but you blog because you're confident with your body, style, and sense of self. or you and your adorable husband and dog go on precious hikes through the forest and you take photos on your nikon all along the way, but you blog because of how much you cherish and love those people and those memories.
i should blog because it makes me a better person. it challenges me to pick my words carefully, think of fun, creative things to do with my hair/clothes/room/life, and appreciate the good in others. the blog world is where i found the green monster, weight loss motivation, and so many uplifting stories during a time in my life when i really needed them.
last night i was watching the biggest loser (while running on the treadmill. talk about motivation), and in her little intro, the host said that it was time to "make excuses, or make changes."
i've decided that this year is a time for change. sure, resolutions are great, but i never stick to them. i don't want to overhaul my life (nor do i think i really need to), but i want to consciously make the effort to make small changes. and i think it will start with blogging.
so welcome to the new and improved happy list.
so glad you could join me.
