… would be my grade for this blog.  Where F means fail to some, it means freedom to me.  Even though “they” said I needed to blog in order to self-promote (my book), and I was reluctant to do so, I actually enjoyed it somewhat.  However, I knew that if it were to become “homework” which I didn’t enjoy, that I would slowly cease.  When you’re passionate about something, it shows … so does forced effort.  I don’t like inauthentic content, and I don’t want to feel inauthentic, trying to fill space because I “should.”

I’m excited and content … my major “shoulds” have been fulfilled:  graduating university, writing/publishing my memoir, maintaining loving relationships, enjoying my career and taking advantage of its benefits, and pursuing my personal interests and passions as I discover them.

I embrace my F — F for family, F for friends, F for fun … because instead of obsessing over content (quality and quantity) and timelines, I now revel in open availability.  I look forward with anticipation and excitement to whatever comes next … my choice!