Why create this blog?
I guess I started this project for a few reasons. In high school I was an insomniac so I read a lot and wrote poetry. In college I wrote more poetry and participated in open mic nights. For the most part I wrote when I was depressed, angry, hurt or felt passionate about something.
I drew inspiration from sadness and dark places and brought myself through it with pen & paper. I had a voice and I wanted to be heard when I felt no one was really listening. [Of course a few people did help me through these times and I’ll be forever grateful: Arleen, Madeline, Denisse and Angel and later on my NP family & my sorority sisters and my husband, Kelvin].
I still have a desire to be heard but now I draw inspiration from triumph.
Is it too corny to say that my children inspire me to be a better person? Probably. But it’s the truth.♡
But I was inspired to write this blog by two people. My cousin Paloma and my comadre Kenda.
Paloma always encourages me to try new things and assuring me that I’m not too old to start fresh.
Which of course I’m not. 😉
Paloma in unapologetically herself. She’s quite simply a magnet that pulls you in because she is genuinely a good person.
Despite being a worry wart, Kenda has continued to challenge herself and succeed. She’s like the person who’s afraid of heights but puts on the harness, says a prayer and starts climbing and makes it happen.
So why not?
I’m taking a leap of faith. I hope you’re willing to listen because I have a lot to say.
#truth
EliRemix
Still me. Only better. 