Taking The Blog In A New Direction

After taking some time to reflect over the past few days I have decided that I won’t actually be moving on from the blog.

For most of the time that I’ve been writing, these posts have taken on a “self-help” style of writing. I have written in that format because that is the type of content I personally enjoy reading. Most of the material is written as though I am giving advice, but the truth is that the advice is mostly directed toward myself.

However, as I move forward I will be getting away from that tone, and this blog will serve as a way for me to just provide updates on what is going on in my life, the things that I am grateful for, and what I am excited about.

I won’t be directing these posts as if I am trying to tell anyone what to do, and I won’t be making any critical claims about anyone else’s life choices.

Reminded That I Love Blogging

Toward the end of last week I found myself reading a recent post from my favorite blog FinancialSamurai that reminded me why I wanted to start this site in the first place.

In the post Sam stepped away from his usual topics of investments, real estate, and retiring early to share what is going on within his home and his relationship.

The post came across as very sincere and as an honest reflection on his part in terms of where his life is at and the things that are currently going on.

I started this site because I wanted to capture a similar vibe, and give myself an opportunity to be creative while still remaining grounded and relatable.

I thought it would be really cool to have a platform that can be done independently and without a ton of pressure.

In a lot of ways, starting this site has been exactly that. And overall it has been a lot of fun.

And that’s where rather than stop completely I want to continue with it but in a different way.

Missing Being A College Student

Throughout this site some of the material that I’ve written has commented on my journey as a post-graduate.

College was nice because it gave me the chance to productively work toward a better future without the pressures of feeling like I had to have it all put together.

It was nice to be in an environment surrounded by people who were in a similar position, and to feel like overall I was in an okay place for my age.

However, after graduation it became a lot harder for me to see what my path moving forward was. I tried out different jobs, went on interviews, and pursued different avenues, but it didn’t seem like anything was gaining much traction.

As much as I enjoyed the process of it all, I was also a lot harder on myself than necessary at times.

However, with where I’m at now, I’m at a point where I am ready to get back to feeling okay with where I am in life, and focusing on what I have rather than what I don’t.

Enjoying Life Even In Simple Ways

Yesterday was a great Easter Sunday spent with family, and it was very significant because my grandfather just recently had a hospital visit due to low blood sugar.

My Grandfather is 87 years old and is still in good health for his age, however he is also a diabetic and has been managing that for the past several decades.

As I looked over at my grandfather, I saw that despite being toward the end of his life he still seems to be in bright spirits.

I thought about the younger photos I had seen of him in the house, and about how remarkable it is that that same man is still here standing today.

Seeing that made me reflect on my own life when I came home for the evening. It reminded me of the importance of enjoying things like family, time in nature, friendship, and good health.

Final Thoughts

The past few years have been an incredible journey. From taking classes at the local college, to going off to a bigger University, to working at Intuit, working for a premier golf club, and even riding around on the electric bike and working within the neighborhood. And that doesn’t include all of the small things in between.

When I look at these things, it just shows me that blogging can be a positive part of my lifestyle, even if it’s just me providing updates and sharing positive moments along the way.

I am looking forward to taking the site in this new direction, and I want to give a big thank you for taking the time to read. Much love, and have a great rest of your day!