Nervous about advertising my blog..??

Today a friend posted my link on her facebook. I was so thankful for her help in spreading the word. And then suddenly came the nerves. What if people make fun of me for blogging? What if people don't like it?? I started feeling awkward and unsure of myself. What if this is going to be another hobby that kind of ends up being a fail...?

But then I just had this moment where it clicked. Why should I care what other people think of this? The whole point in me starting a blog was to do something that made me happy, and gave me an outlet to relax and do something I enjoy while I am in school.  It also is another tool to help me be kept accountable for my fitness goals. So if I am doing this for me...there is no reason to worry what others will think.

And so far it looks like my friends who have checked it out and gotten back to me actually like it! I am sure there are others who wont. They could make fun of it, or gossip. But that is totally fine by me. I am so done trying to be good enough for other people. Instead I want to be the best I can be and focus on me right now. The last few years have not been easy. This last year may have been the worst and hardest of my life. But I learned and I grew and I am on a beautiful journey now! And it's time I live my life to the absolute fullest! I am planning so many big things. I want to be a mentor to a child in the DMV area. I want to go to Kenya with my school to provide help at a clinic for two weeks. I want to truly learn to love myself, so that I can find love with another person.

So if there is something you want to do, DO IT *insert Shai LaBeouf video*.  Stop being afraid of what others will think or say. Do you! Make yourself happy. If we really want to live wonderful lives and have incredible journeys, we have to do whats best for ourselves. By bettering yourself, you are able to make a positive impact on others.

And lastly, if you ever find yourself being bullied, reach out to me! I have dealt with it on and off throughout my life. I was even bullied in college by people I thought were supposed to be my safety net during college and even after. And it sucks. It hurts. You want to scream and cry. But if someone can't accept you for who you are...remove them from your life. I spent such a long time keeping negative people in my life. And now that they are gone and I am surrounded by friends who truly care and love me for me, I am so much happier. I would much rather have a small group of friends that love and support one another then have a giant group of friends who don't. Just know that it too will be pass.  You are not alone, and you are loved even more than you know!

xox
Miriam