six months ago today...

... i began the little journey called Genuine. over the course of the last couple of months, i have grown into the person i am today just because of this blog. writing about some of the worst times of my life has helped me to express myself better. it really has. because i have had time to heal. six months ago, i would never had thought that i could stick with this blog for so long. but i have. and i plan to keep sticking with it. i never though the results could have ever been so amazing. i have met beautiful people and made some very dear friends that i am honored to say i know. God has blessed me so much in giving me this opportunity.

for the longest time i debated about sharing my personal life with people i didn't even know. but bit by bit i have told you the story of how i lost my best friend, how i struggle with major insecurities, and my dreams for the future. when i come to write here, i feel like there is no judgement and i can be my complete and total self. and that is a beautiful, beautiful thing.

six months ago, i would never have guessed that i could ever want to be a musician or a singer. or a professional dancer. or ever get to see the all-american rejects in concert. last i remember, i was telling you all how i had "bawled like a baby" when i couldn't see them in concert a couple weeks before.

i can't thank all of you enough for everything you have done for me. all of your comments of encouragement, those mean the world to me.

thank you, thank you, thank you, dear ones. i am so glad to be taking this journey with you. you bless me.

with hugs and kisses,
hannah