New Beginnings...

So...I've finally hopped on the blog-train...which, contrary to popular belief, also goes "CHOO CHOO!".  Anyway, I'll probably post something later on so I have a chance to develop this more...
For now, though, I'm starting this blog for a number of reasons:

A) Bandwagon? Nahhh, not really...
B) I used to love writing so much - back in high school - and thennnn, an education in science sort of eliminated most possibilities I had to write about anything personal or creative.  Lab reports, my friends, don't count - despite what flourish I may have used to discuss Golden Shiners. =)
C) Apart from how I may act in-person, it's at least ten times easier for me to write something personal than it is for me to verbally express that same thing.  I used to pen random thoughts more often than I do now, and I've realized today - while feasting on my bowl of Lucky Charms - that I miss that about myself.  I miss that I was able to be more open in the past.

So...be prepared to hear about all sorts of things from me...whether that be:

1) My favorite marshmallow in Lucky Charms is the rainbow...

or...

2) I'm so much more scared about where my future is heading than I would ever let on.

Expect a post later-ish. =)

- Nilimizzle

Current Song?: Snow Patrol - Just Say Yes

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