Hello and welcome to my Blog!
I have found that entering this type of arena is taking baby steps. It is sort of like being at the waters edge before the water has warmed from the summer sun. There are those who just run as fast as they can toward the depths without fear of the toe freezing temperatures. Others decide that it is way too cold, choosing just to stay on their blankets and soak up the warmth that comes from the sand beneath them. I tend to be a member of yet a third group. We are the ones that slowly creep our way into the water, wanting so much to feel the relief of buoyancy, and yet slightly afraid of what comes along with it. I have times where I am disappointed that I am not in the first group. I am a "play it safe" kind of girl. I enjoy the steady ebbs and flows of life, and tend to be soothed by them. There are ,of course, great things that can come from being a part of any of these groups, but often there comes a time in life where it is simply time to just go for it, and I believe this is my time.
To be honest there are days when I am convinced that what I say here could not possibly matter to anyone "out there", and yet I am reminded of other times when what I have read in a blog has made an incredible difference in my life, or at least made me look at something from another angle.
This blog is not intended only to self promote, (although you could check me out at http://panapizza@etsy.com :)) or to influence anyone with my views of the world. It is simply something to do to make me step out of my comfort zone in the hopes that I can join that first group before the sun sets, and it is time to pack up and go home. And if you know anyone who has a wetsuit for toes I would be much obliged.
Sincerely,
Anneliese(panapizza)

P.S. Happy Birtday Papa (I miss you).