Wasted Intellect

Since this is my very first blog here I thought I would take a minute to tell you about me, why I am here, and what I hope to accomplish from this here blog.

I decided to start this blogging site because last night I was told that my intelligence was "wasting away to nothing"

I am a 25 year old woman living in the suburbs and for the most part living the american dream. Sans single house mind you, but for now I am quite content with my twin and my small section of picket fence in my yard.

I have a wonderful husband who from here on out will be referred to as "hubby"; a beautiful 2 year old little girl who will now be called "the midget", a boston-jack russell terrier "the dog" and finally "the cat" which I rescued about 2.5 years ago.

So this is my happy little family, my little house, my little world inside the great big world.

Now that you know a bit about me, back to why I am here.

This here blog is my attempt at not losing myself or my intelligence in the throws of mommyhood. A small way for me to reflect on what is important to me and what is going on around me. When it was said that I am "wasting my intelligence" I can not help but beg to differ. I do not feel I am wasting anything in baking yummy things in my kitchen, reading interesting books, or seeking monsters who happen to lurk all over the place courtesy of an over-active imagination from the midget.

I feel enriched, full, blissfully happy. Not all of the time mind you, but for the most part genuinely happy. The only true regret I have is having never gone to college and learning a skill. Instead I got life experience, and take it from me, life at times can really drain you.

BUT- I am an optimist. I look on the bright side of just about everything, taking it all in, learning more, regretting nothing. (aside from my err in judgement re: college, but I also believe everything happens for a reason)

I will use this space as an outlet, a reflecting pool, a host for funny anecdotes, a keeper of hopes, a place to share yummy recipes I find, a forum to discuss the craziness of the world, and finally-a place to connect with people old and new.

I express my creativity in my photography, so you may frequently see a random picture of whatever has caught my eye as well.

So there you have it. Welcome to my blog. Come for the cookies, but stay for the stories :)

Comment if you'd like, as always I am curious what everyone thinks :)