Hi, it’s me…again. Let’s give this another go. 

Because I’ve deleted all evidence and traces of a first attempt at this whole blogging thing you may be confused, but this space isn’t new. This space was created in 2015 by a younger version of myself hungry for a place to be creative and connect with others. She was so proud of herself for doing something that scared her and stated in her very first published post:

“I’m not afraid of failing. Failing comes from not trying at all. If my blog generates 20 followers (seriously, that would be exciting) or 2,000 (that would be beyond exciting) I’ll be no less proud of it, and of myself. I’ll know instead of sitting around wishing and what-iffing, I’ve actually taken the leap to give something new a try.”

I know that version of me would be blown away by the over 4,000 instagram followers she has now, and the amazing opportunities and people that “something new” afforded her. I’m not sure how she’d feel if she knew I did let the fear of failure creep back in, or that I allowed comparison and self-doubt to paralyze me in my my creative tracks. I imagine she’d wish I had persevered and posted consistently about the books I’d read, outfits I’d styled, latest restaurants I visited, makeup I’d tried, and lessons I’d extracted from various life experiences. I wish that, too. A lot has changed since 2015. I have done a lot of growing, living, and changing but through it all I have always thought about this space and my desire to come back to it. So, here I am. I’m back, and I’m ready to believe in myself and the value I can pour into my blog. Thank you for being here with me, and in the words of 2015 me, “I invite you to make yourself comfy, stay awhile, and well…See Molly Blog!