Thanks for joining me!
When pondering what it was that I really wanted to blog about I experienced so much anxiety. What would people really be interested in reading about that was both helpful and relatable? How am I going to make my blog stand out from all the others? What about my grammer and spelling! Ha! See… (*grammar*) why is this sooo hard?!
I knew I wanted to start blogging about 4 years ago. Yes, 4! I finally decided today eff it! So what if there’s a typo! Who cares if no one reads it! I’m going to share myself with the world and if it helps even one person, great! Even if that one person is me… We are all worth it anyhow, aren’t we? Aren’t we worth doing what we set out to do — something that screams our personality and passions? Aren’t we worth setting our goals and achieving them? How many times am I going to coach a client on getting themselves out there and taking a risk, even if it takes trying time and time again? In reality, that’s how we truly live life — not just going along with it.
I want to offer an apology — an apology for keeping my experiences and thoughts and humor from the world for so long — an apology not only to the ones who will read this, but to myself as well — an apology for suppressing my soul and my creative self. No more. Now I let the journey commence. And I hope you’ll join me!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
This is fantastic !!! I hope that your dream comes along with a tremendous amount of success and happiness.
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Thank you!
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Wow mom you really evolved and I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you. Wish the best of luck.
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You and Kaylyn are my biggest inspirations! You HEART is what should guide you always.
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So awesome! We should all strive to do the things we want without letting fear get in the way!
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Agreed! Thank you for always.
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I am looking forward to reading more and the growth of this site. (:
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Thank you Leo!
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You go girl. I’ve known you for so long and I’m really happy to see you’re doing this. … for yourself and anyone else who’d be interested to share this journey. ❤️❤️
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Its about time right? Haha Thank you so much.
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No need to apologize! This is an awesome first step. Nice job Ashley!
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Your courage shines through. I know you will inspire others by your intimate sharing. Congratulations on taking your first steps on this journey.
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Thank you Linda. Thank you for everything. I’m forever grateful for all your help.
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I know how much this means to you sis and how hard it is to overcome our fears to manifest our dreams. I applaud your courage and want to offer you the simplistic, but nonetheless encouraging words I heard when things became physically and mentally difficult, “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” — USMC propaganda.
I also offer Cassius’ morbid pep-talk, “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings.”
— William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar (I, ii, 140-141)
And last but not least, “Don’t worry, be happy.”
— Meher Baba
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This made my eyes water. Means so much to me. Thank you.
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Love it love.. You go girl.. Don’t let anyone stop you from doing what you believe in..
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Thank you Lil!
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Wow, i can so relate to this! I am finally coming out of my shell this year and also feel the need to apologize, not only to myself but for other younger girls who may have been inspired by seeing me expressing myself creatively! Cheers to those women who are already out there paving the way for others who are thinkin about launching out there in the world but still holding themselves back for fear of rejection! let us all support one another and help to create a world of limitless creativity and love! Thank you so much Ashley for taking that first step and starting the conversation of what holds some of us back!
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We continue to learn so much from each other. I miss you. ♥️
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Ashley, awesome leap- you’re not only courageous, but also honest and thoughtful. It’s all there.
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You will forever be that bright light I needed in my life. Thank you for being who you are. So real and raw and courageous.
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Awesome ! I love it ! Good job Ashley ! Keep striving for what you believe in !
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Thank you pina. Miss you tons
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This is amazing Ash, I’m so proud of you and can’t wait to watch this journey happen. Growing is scary and sometimes painful but it’s most definitely worth it. Thank you for teaching the world it’s okay to feel sometimes.
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Great good Mommy I love you and your life is so amazing that if I was you would not want to change it I love you
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I love you more honey and you’re right I wouldn’t want to change it for anything in the world.
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Thanks for sharing a piece of you with the rest of the world, that is so courageous! Though our first encounter was brief, I knew then that you were a caring woman with a big heart that has so much to give! I’m looking forward to keeping up with your blog.
Jacqui
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Oh honey, It was such an honor to meet you. I know our paths will cross again one day hopefully sooner than later. You’re such a great and powerful woman and I am truly blessed to have your friendship. Thank you for your kind words.
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you are amazing. For many years know I’ve admire you. Even through all the struggles you have had you have an incredible soul. I am very lucky to have a smart and beautiful friend like you. Your blog is great I finally got to it.
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Esme we’ve grown together. You’ve become such a leader. I’d lead with you with such confidence. Thank you for always being my friend. I love you dearly.
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