Hey there! This is it. This is my first step into getting serious. I am one of those souls who have often found themselves to be an enthusiastic starter but not so much of an enthusiastic finisher. It is all about the spirit being willing but the flesh becoming easily exhausted. Here’s the thing. I want to be a writer. Wanting isn’t enough though. I need to act like it.
Yesterday I decided to jump into a challenge via one of my favorite encouraging writers, Jeff Goins. It is basically a 21 Day Challenge for intentional blogging. Yep. This is serious stuff and there are like over 300 people already participating with intention. Over 300 people to draw encouragement from! Over 300 people to grow with! Can you imagine that? I love that idea! I need that! Oh I also kind of dread it, but there are so many participating, I imagine I will kind of just blend in. Probably a really good thing there.
–Have I mentioned that this scares me a bit?–
I read and reread Jeff’s post time and time again. I starred the email and looked at it about 30 times this morning. Finally I looked myself in the mirror and challenged myself to move. I challenged myself to really do this and do it with a bang. I decided to jump in with both feet and a new blog.
The new blog is via WordPress (yes, I guess I figure you can tell that, I’m just nervous). I have never used this platform which will be abundantly obvious as you look around. I did this to force myself to really commit. See…I also jumped in with both feet into…gulp…self hosting. The very idea freaks me out. This has now just turned into a financial investment. I am as frugal as they come. I could have opened up a free site, but I’ve done that and I’ve wimped out. I am putting my money where my mouth is. I am committing financially, and now I need to commit with the time. Oh and lots of prayer. For now though, I am just going to try to figure this place out.
I hope you’ll come along for the ride. Kind of talking to you and me here. I need to stick with this.
I’m a little scared too, Kelly, but we’ll get through it with the support of the community! Thanks for stopping by my blog today, reading a post, and leaving a comment! I really appreciate your early support. ~Collin
Thank you so much Collin. I am so blessed by your stopping by. Your posts have inspired me.
You’re doing this!!! YEAH!!! You have so much to offer-I can’t wait to see where this new step leads you. Keep going my friend!! YOU ARE DOING THIS!!! YIPPEE!!
Angela, have I told you lately how much I love you? I am really freaking out!!!!! I appreciate your encouragement more than you will ever know.