First Post . . . Tah-Dah

So here I am, on a blog.  I love to write and here's my attempt at breaking down the first door and just doing it.  I'm a big fan of just doing it.  I've had to take a lot of chances in life and now am making a lot of decisions on my own, so I have to survey, mull it over, then jump. 

The title, It all starts with the RED, is my symbol of empowerment.  I even have a mantra.  It goes like this "Red is good.  Feel a sense of empowerment from the Red.  Red is bold, it's a sign that you are taking charge of your future.  This is a new era for you.  You are no longer blending in, you are all out there and life will not happen to you; you will lead the way."  There it is.  I wrote this for a friend, but I now keep it posted on my wall at work.  Every time I feel like I'm not being in charge of my life, I read it.  There's several of us now that have embraced the red mantra and life changes when you do.  Well I should say, they've changed their lives. 

I've been through some stuff--a divorce followed by an awesome marriage, a combined family with 5 kids, and recently, the death of a spouse.  I've got some great family and friends, but ultimately it's up to me to get myself through the day, the week, etc.  I've got more support than many, but I have always taken the bull by the horns and forged ahead, making sure that I first look back and see if there's something to fix--in me, that is--that I do it before charging forward.  

I'm planning to write about life in general, I have a great sense of humor (that's certainly a lucky thing) and do my part to understand the crazy things in life.