The Power Of Words

Dear Blog,

I'm sorry I have neglected you over the past month and holiday season. Last night I found out that my parents would NOT be coming down for my 21st birthday this weekend. What a stinkin bummer!! There is a snow storm that has just started creeping in. Of course, a snow storm on my 21st birthday! And we are expecting up to half a foot in Raleigh!!! This is ridiculous. As bummed as I was that my family couldnt come to celebrate with me, I promised myself I would make the most of it. Thanks to being snowed in, I am now taking a break on my comfy couch to write. (Dont worry the fun will start tomorrow) ;) Also, part of the reason I chose to pick up blogging again was because I realized the power of words and was truly inspired by my friends today.

I was so encouraged when three of my friends told me they started blogging as well. We have so much potential impact others through pursuing our own passions and exploring our gifts. Rachel, after reading my blog decided to give it a try. My friend Sagan is pursuing her dream as a writer by starting with her very own blog. My roommate Brittany posted her first few pictures today, in hopes to express herself creatively through photography (and her pictures are amazing by the way). Thanks to all of you out there who are taking a huge risk by expressing yourselves.

To all of you who have read my blog and commented I truly appreciate it. It makes my writing worth it. And for those of you who dont have a blog yet because you dont know what to say or where to start, well, go for it! Don't give up. Take it one day at a time and start exploring what your passions are. I started by reading other people's blogs, figuring out why they are so interesting to read, and went from there. Have you ever had something you cared about so much that you just had to tell people about it? Write about it! These are some questions that might help you get started. What are your passions? What do you want others to know about you? What interesting even happened in your day? Did you have an epiphony about something? A funny story?

Hope that helps.

Everyone has something to say. It's all about finding your own unique way of saying it.

Love you all.

*Nel