Time to Blog again!

 Time to Blog again....maybe...she says...she hopes.

I've always loved writing (and talking actually!). From bubble writing as a kid, to writing down my thoughts and feelings now. I've found such joy in journalling the Bible, writing down some gratitude statements and making notes look neat/pretty, I even tried calligraphy once. So, I've decided that this year's 'resolution' or 'goal' (if you like) what ever you want to call it..  is to start doing something that I love again. Something that is just for me. As a (fairly) new mum, I find it quite difficult to prioritise me, my time and do something I enjoy regularly. But I am going to try and be really committed to blogging. One thing I have noticed about myself over the past few years is that I pressure myself too much. I send myself crazy by setting unrealistic expectations. It's something I'm working on,reading up about and developing within myself because to be quite honest with you, it's become a trigger for bad mental health and that is not ok. It has to be addressed. So...this is me. Back! Mel's back blogging again! 

I don't know fully how often I'll blog, how well I'll do within it and if it's something I can commit to, but I'm willing to try and I'm going to do my utmost best to blog more. That's my vague, realistic plan for this year :) 

A few things I'll be doing:- 

- Using the app on my phone 

- Saving drafts/notes when thoughts (for a blog) come to mind 

- Blogging more about faith and what that means to me 

- Using this platform as a way to express myself 

- Being as open and honest as I can








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