So, I have often thought about starting a blog. And then, I would think to myself, "what the hell would I blog about? What do I have to say that people want to hear? What makes ME qualified? What am I an expert in? What words of wisdom do I have to share? And what would my super awesome blogger name be?"

Well. The anwser to all of those questions is....I dont know. But, I do know I have plenty of thoughts and opinions that I want to share with the world. And Im pretty sure Im as "qualified" as any blogger out there. You know why? Im human. And my life experiences are relatable. And entertaining. So, the purpose of this blog? To share my experiences and my hilarities. To express myself. To expose my inner thoughts and experiences. Its a blog about honesty. Learning. Growing. Sharing. Life and love and maybe some crafts. And wine :)

Im not really sure if I got my "blogger" username/identification/label/title  right......but I went with "swirlymotivation." Heres why: Ive always been swirly but never quite had the word for it until recently. "Swirly"  in the past has been defined by my family as "kathleen mode." It means irrational. A swirl of thoughts and feelings. Hyperness and inattention. Avoidng the truth and concrete facts. Being emotional and overly dramatic. Exaggerating. Silly. Feeling like my brain is in swirls although there is something concrete and solid in the foundation. Swirly is when i experience something and dive into it head first. Swirly is letting every emotion and thought consume me. Its insecurities and its giving into being vulnerable and exposed. The "motivation" part was a ploy on my end to convince myself and potential readers that a narrative of my experiences are motivating, relatable and inspiring.

So, this is the start. The start of sharing. The start of a challenge and adventure. The start of putting myself out there. The start of a new chapter. Join me :)