Who Am I?

As women we have a way of getting fully wrapped up in motherhood and tend to loose ourselves. We were someone before children and we’ll be someone after.

Mom is by far my favorite title. I’ve fought hard for this special title. I’ll never take it for granted. I’m fully embracing this season of dirty diapers, belly laughs and mountains of laundry.

However, I made a promise to myself when I became a foster mom to not get completely lost in motherhood. I wanted to know I could go back to my former life if a child was reunited and my role of “full time foster mom” was taken away. I thought it would help me cope with the heartache of “loosing” a child.

I’m so glad I made that promise to myself. Even though I’m still rocking the full time foster mom title, making time to do things I enjoy has done wonders for my mental health. Exercising, traveling, writing, creating a website and following my passions is something I never feel guilty for. Doing those things makes me the best version of myself. A better mother and wife.

So who am I outside of motherhood?

I’m an athlete. I was a competitive cheerleader for years and was also on my local high school’s varsity cheerleading team my junior and senior year (yes, even though I was homeschooled). I played volleyball for a year and ran every chance I got. I’ve never lost the passion to be active. I workout at the gym as often as I can and run at least once a week. Park runs are the best runs. That’s where I do my best thinking and brainstorming.

I’m a gypsy soul. I love to travel and never stay in the same place for very long. I had crippling anxiety for years after high school, I never wanted to leave my house! Once I got through a few tough years and realized how short life truly is and how much there is to experience, I was off to anywhere and everywhere. Nothing makes me happier than a trip countdown or a boarding pass. It doesn’t matter where I’m going or who I’m going with, I just love to experience new places and create lasting memories.

I’m a writer. I love to write, always have and most definitely always will. I write down everything I’m thinking. It helps me process things, both good and bad. My love for writing has led me to my new passion of blogging. Sharing my story and passions with you is so much fun and makes me incredibly happy.

I am many things and I love many things. I love people and adventure, celebrating and creating, quiet alone time and loud get togethers, family time and true friendship.

Even though the title of mother is special and sacred, it’s not the only one I possess. Doing things for yourself is important. Your needs and wants are important. Don’t loose yourself in motherhood. Make motherhood extra special by adding it to the list of titles you already own and love.

You are a woman with many gifts and talents. Share them in your free time and never forget who you are underneath that mountain of laundry waiting to be folded!