This blog is a representation of my recognition that I need to not take things for granted. Specifically, I am referring to my health. It may well be that I have been inspired simply because on the time of year that this is— I am, of course, referring to the cultural tradition whereby we all take into consideration the possibilities of improving ourselves through the creation of resolutions— but I hope that I am inspired by more than that. I feel inspired by my soon-to-be husband's excitement in moving through the process to (hopefully) be allowed to participate in an honour's project in this coming year. I am inspired by his family and their sharpness of mind. I am inspired by my cousin's academic prowess. I am inspired by silly colloquial and cultural things including Vsauce (youtube search this for reference). And finally, I am inspired by my own recognition that I really can accomplish anything that I set my mind to. That I am capable-- but only so long as I still desire to grow as a human being.

And that, in essence is the genesis of this blog. I have felt recently, more than usual the unavoidable truth that I am going to age throughout this life. Furthermore, as I age, what I do not put into practice may become a struggle to regain as I age. I have become aware that I want to have the physical energy to play and keep up with my children. In that regards I joined a gym. I have also become aware that I want to have the mental capacity to keep up with scholars and academics that are far above me in their accomplishments. In order to do so, one practice that I am putting in place is that of toning and flexing my writing skills. In that sense, this blog is the writing equivalent to going to the gym. I cannot promise that this blog will not become abandoned, like many of it's predecessors. But I know that I am able. And I know that in order to become a more accomplished writer, I need to keep putting my thoughts into words. I need to learn how to capture my thoughts quickly and effortlessly, clearly and concisely. I want to be a person who learns something new every day. But more than that, I want to be a person who is conscious of my capacity to learn something new every day. And what better way to come to that conclusion than to document it?

As for content. I hope that this blog will contain a good variety of content. I find a great many things in this world fascinating at this stage of life and have yet to find a topic that I can settle on and feel like is home. Furthermore, my fiance Bryce has been a great motivator in terms of pushing me to explore more of the world and be curious about more of it. I have always loved questions and I hope that in allowing myself to be flexible on a great many topics, I may be able to fall in love with different areas that pose some of the mysteries of life. I also hope that I can stay true to who I am in the sense that I still am naive enough to believe that the world can be inspired to care for one another and become more and more kind and more compassionate. I hope that this blog reflects that. I hope, however, that unlike previous attempts to discuss these topics, I do not react completely emotionally without offering justification and deeper thought.

In the end, I hope that I create something beautiful here. I do not expect my thoughts to be beautiful in and of themselves, but I hope that this can be a sanctuary where I can pursue depth, meaning, and recognize the ability of human beings to add beauty to the world.

Signing out for now.
Stay beautiful world.