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I'm starting Life of Shazzie on the eve of my 31st birthday. My birthday always feels like a good time to start something, and this year, it's about being authentic. I've written blogs and journals before, including current blogs for my photography and creative business, but I've been feeling the need for a more personal space, where I can write for myself, not an audience.

I miss writing. I miss having a thought and just rolling with it. There are just days I need to get out of my own head, so I'm hoping this will help. It's not a how-to blog, or a themed blog - just me, my words, my experiences - no bullshit.

Some things motivating me right now are:

Get my shit together, stop whining and make a lifestyle overhaul. I'm tired of feeling like garbage, being at war with pants, and not feeling my best.

Feeling stuck in my day job, being somewhat in limbo for the near to distant future.

Needing more "me" time - even 30 minutes a day to do something purely for myself for fun.

Prioritizing my time to spend with close friends and family - life is short and it scares the crap out of me to think I'm missing out on opportunities to spend time with the ones I love.

Taking some creative risks with photography and design work. Do more design projects, and order those damn business cards already!

Spend more time playing with L - step away from the Facebooks and actually play together.

Go on more dates with S - good lord, we need to get out more. I miss dating him.

Learn to say "no" more - too many people take advantage and I need to push back and value myself and my time more.

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I don't want this to turn into some self-help blog, that's not the point, but rather, I just want to write about whatever comes to mind on any given day.