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I have to give credit to a friend of mine, Sara. Some people inspire you in ways you do not expect. They encourage you, whether they know it or not, to step outside of your comfort zone and do something that you never thought you ever could. She is one of those people.  Sara does not let struggles define her. She perseveres and is one of the most resilient people I know. Most likely unbeknownst to her, she has helped teach me that we cannot control what life throws at us, we can only control how we respond, what path we choose to take. It will not always be easy. We will want to give up. But, if we choose not to, choose to continue to fight, we will emerge stronger on the other side. Sara not only teaches me to challenge myself but simultaneously to also slow down and enjoy the little moments. The spontaneous ones that we do not think much of at first but the ones that end up creating the memories that we will cherish forever. I will be eternally grateful for having Sara in my life. So why a blog? Mom of two. Owner of my own business. Full time high school history teacher. I have nothing else to do, right? Why not start a blog and add something else to my plate when I often cannot find time to just sit and relax. I am a firm believer in that I have one life to live. There are no do-overs. You don’t get second chances. Once it is gone, it's gone. I made a promise to myself a long time ago that I am going to make the most of this life, personally and professionally. Sometimes that means a delicate balance will have to be done. Sometimes, there will be late nights or early mornings. But in the end, if I am doing things that “fill my cup”, I know it will be worth it. Maya Angelou once wrote "there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you." This is my story.  Sara, her friendship and her blog, The Fat Hydrangea (@thefathydrangea, thefathydrangea.com - an ABSOLUTE must read), have helped give me the courage to take this leap. Thank you! -Elizabeth P.S. Upcoming blog post: Buying Sara’s House :)
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