Moxie with Me

I’ve been wanting to start a blog for many years. One thing I always found comfort in (that also seems to come quite naturally to me) is writing. I was consistent with journaling during my college years, only to have left and lost them along the way.. on airplanes, through moves, etc. But I guess the act of writing was at least therapeutic at the time and offered an outlet for my emotions. Who knows what would be thought of them (me) if those who found them sat down to indulge!

Anyway, fast forward to getting married and having babies. While this is probably one of the best or most important times to dig into your thoughts and feelings and put down on paper, who even has time for that?! I mean, like all things, it’s about priorities. But I was never able to prioritize even a baby book, let alone journaling or blogging during those early years of parenting. Then it sort of got to a point where I had missed documenting so much of my life, during some of the most important or transitionary times, that I wondered if it was even worth starting at all. I’ve gone through and experienced a lot in my 20 + years on my own as an ‘adult’ and it seems like I’m sort of jumping on a moving train trying to start documenting some experiences and emotions at this point in my life. But, thus far I’ve sort of done my own thing and not followed societal norms or expectations of others, so why start now ;)

My mom sporadically journaled during my childhood and after she passed in 2002, they provided comfort to my family to be able to spend time with her words in her writing and reminisce.  Now that I’m within years of an age where she passed, I guess I’m starting to really re-evaluate (or evaluate for the first time) what I’m doing with my life / my time. Perhaps writing will help me work through this myriad of thoughts, feelings and doubts, while preserving a bit of me for the future.

In thinking of a name or theme or brand for a blog, I had a few main contenders, and it was hard to decide. But in the spirit of being bold, adventurous, authentic, and even daring – I settled on Moxié with Me.

The slang term, moxie, means ‘courageous spirits + indomitable determination’ And I want to help empower others pursue their passion, by demonstrating what it’s like to live life on your own terms and not settling or conforming to anyone else’s expectations of you or your life.

I’m doing this for me. With no expectation of anyone reading or sharing. Because if I approach it that way, I’ll be my most true authentic self. I guess at the end of the day, that’s the best any of us can do and just may be the most valuable gift or legacy we could leave any of those who love us.  

PS - the reason I chose this picture to share, is it was the first time I truly felt the power of dreaming with a vision. Of having goals and just going for it! We were in Virginia Beach on business and stopped by this marina to eat at one of my husbands favorite restaurants (The Surf Rider). After dinner, he suggested we walk through the docks and we walked past this boat (which was on my dream board for years) and it was for sale. He was like, "let's buy it!" And because of some money I had saved from some speaking engagements (so we weren't pulling from our income or household) I agreed. And it was that simple. Now the boat's journey since then is a story for another time! lol. But I felt so good. So accomplished. So happy and so free in that moment.  Thats why I want to invite you to 'Moxie with Me'.

Cheers my friends

xx Lisa