It was two years ago today when I started the Get Galvanized blog. I was skating with the Fresh Meat division of the L.A. Derby Dolls and I was in the midst of a turning point of my life that entailed much more than skating around in circles. It was a time of deciding that I was going to be myself and I was going to give up worry and concern about doing things the "right" way. I also decided it was time for some fun in my life. Starting a blog has been a great form of self-expression for me and has also helped me to reconnect with my Life. To date, I have posted 405 blogs. That's an average of 3.9 per week for the past 2 years. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Documenting my journey has made it real and it has transformed my life because I have a constant visual reminder of who I am and what is important to me. I cannot see this anywhere else in the world except by looking at my creations. When I look to the outside world, I get a set of rules, regulations and expectations of who I "should" be based on the fact that I'm a White, 44-year-old, female, college instructor and published author. Many times people look right at me and seem to be listening to what I'm saying yet it is clear, they do not see me, they see a stereotype and they hold on to a set of expectations of who they think I am. I am not interested in being what I "should" be, I am interested in being me and in finding the people who can respect and honor that. I am interested in connecting with people of like-mind and people who are brave enough to be authentic. I hope you enjoy the contents of the blog and also that it gives you courage and initiative to be who YOU are and to dare to share that with the world. It's not always easy but it's fun, exciting and exhilarating. It is Life at it's best and that is worth celebrating. ################################### If you need support in overcoming fears that prevent you from being authentic, check out my book From Sabotage to Success or go to startamastermindgroup.com and find out how you can use group support to create the life you want.