Hello, My Name is JoJo! You Killed My Inspiration, Prepare To Die!

As of late, I have been in need of some soul searching and reflection. Life seems to have been chaotic recently and sent me down a spiraling rabbit-hole of emotion resulting in the age-old quandary of, “what do I want to do with my life???”.

Don’t get me wrong, I am blessed beyond measure: fabulous husband, amazing child, loving family, and the best group of friends! Where am I going though? I’m am happy, but what makes me feel fulfilled and inspired? Ahh… there it is inspired! There lies the juxt of the issue, the elusive golden egg for me, inspiration.

As I sit here reflecting on myself ( not an easy feat, I might add, to dissect one’s self), I realize I am a restless soul. I long to find beauty and meaning in everything, to take everything at face value for what it is worth but also to scratch below that surface to discover the treasure within.

I love “new”! I wouldn’t say I have ADD, but I seem to master things quickly, become complacent, and then eager to move on. So art and creativity call to me, like nagging little children. This week it’s photography, next week it’s cake decorating, next month it’s painting; oh, and wait, what about underwater basket weaving and fashion design, those look like fun! So there it is, my challenge. How do you continually fulfill the need of a wandering mind, which longs for inspiration?

Yes, I know, for those of you who know me, you’re wondering,” how did she become a nurse?”. I wonder that myself quite frequently. I am a whole brainer. Yes, I love to be creative, but then there’s a part of me that’s quite analytical and scientific. I do enjoy caring for others, but due to my sensitive, creative side, I often care too much. I have a compelling need to fix everything. This combination of character attributes leads to occasional nuclear degree meltdown and burn out for me.

So at this juncture in my life, I have realized that my desire to create and be inspired while experiencing new things is not a character flaw, but rather what makes me who I am.

I am a beauty loving, creative inspiration junkie.

I can own that now without regret!

So this is my blog, the stories and accounts of a Creative Journey. Me showing my life through experiences, recipes, crafts, photographs, travel, and adventures; while also sharing my new found love of skin care and confidence building (see here comes that caring and needing to fix things characteristic). My focus will mainly be on adventures, travel, photography, skin care, and my development as an entrepreneur. When my creative ADD kicks in though, I will have to throw in a few other interests, be it old or new.

So join me on my journey. Read the words that I write, look around at all the beauty I hope to share, feel free to share yourself, and certainly feel free to be inspired!