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There is something so freeing to me about blogging.

As most of you know, I love to blog. I have a few blogs previously, but I have chosen to get rid of them and start over. Brand spankin' naked-as-a-jay-bird new. I have a few reasons for doing so. First off was that I was realizing how much personal information was out there. I know I had readers whom I had never met in my life. That's totally ok, but not when I was putting things out there that could be used against me in some ways or possibly identity theft and such. I had also come to realize that a lot of what I wrote about was angry. Quite frankly, it disappointed me. I don't want people to think of me as this rage filled female who will blow a gasket if you look at me sideways. I reserve that for people who cut me off when I have my kids in the car :).

I am sure there will still be a venting post or two here and there, however, Ill be more conscious of how it can be received on the other side of the screen. I will still have temper tantrums when I don't get my way, and sneer at people who I believe are the epitome of classless trash, but I suppose that just the woman in me.

On to a quick intro for those who may be visiting my blog for the first time. I am a new follower of Christ. Everyday I pursue an intimate relationship with Him, and everyday I know I'm just a little bit closer. My three children are my world. My dog strongly believes I came from her womb, and by default, so did my kids. I have a husband who is this amazing, wonderful, passionate, beautiful and caring piece of man that I don't believe I deserve at times. He has shown me true love in a way I wasn't sure existed anywhere other than fairy tales. Being married to my love also means I am married to his mistress. The US Navy.

Sometimes I feel like my life is zooming past me and I cant keep up. There are days that I struggle with who I am, and the person I want to be, and whether or not they are the same person. The answer will change depending on the day you ask me.

I have friends that blow me away with their ability to love and care for others, and with out them, I would be truly lost at times. Lately, I have been feeling a tugging on my heart to be putting myself out there more for the people that I care about, and I am trying to do that. Its new to me though, so bare with me.

I am not the openly emotional type. I hardly ever cry, so if you see it happen, put your sunglasses on because an Eclipse must been soon to follow.

For right now, that's all Ive got. My eyes are dry from being awake longer than I have wanted to be and packing for our trip to California in two days. Thank you to all of you who followed me over to the new spot, and maybe my next blog will explain why I chose the title. Its not necessarily as obvious as it sounds :) Goodnight all!

-Mrs. J