What's next?

Dear Readers, When I started It Takes a Village back in April, my goal was simply to create a forum for expression that would help me and also connect with others. I was dealing with a lot of complex emotions and struggling with a new identity and needed a way to work through them. Writing is not only a hobby, but it is therapeutic.

I didn't know how long this blog journey would last but I knew I felt inspired to write since becoming a mother. I started in a mentally fragile state with Losing Myself in Motherhood and evolved and felt more settled as time went on. For the first time in my life, I have a muse, Evie. I set a personal goal publishing 1-2 blogs per week. I will admit, I had to force myself to make the time and write some weeks, especially when I started working at the humane society. When I look back at past blogs, themes, titles and imaginary used, I know exactly how I was feeling that week. It is like a digital time capsule. I said all along that I promised my readers nothing except honestly and authenticity in my stories. I hope I didn't disappoint anyone and that they could relate in their own way to my anecdotes of early parenthood. This blog marks #50. Nearly 1,000 people from 20 countries around the world have read my stories and experienced It Takes a Village these past seven months. Not bad for a little passion project I did in my spare time. Thank you. There's a sentimental sense of closure and farewell with #50, but that's not necessarily my intention. I'm not going anywhere. What's next for me besides doing life with a growing and curious toddler? As I told Nick, I am going to keep writing. Being a writer becomes a part of you and you don't just shut it off. This may be the end of this chapter, or perhaps I'll feel inspired to add more blogs.

I may focus my energy on writing an e-book or a children's book, inspired by my own experiences with a growing daughter. I'm just going to keep writing and be open to wherever it takes me.