New post, New Year

Throughout my life I've always had trouble committing my pen to the first page in a new journal. My mind stresses, "What if I mess up?" "What if I write something stupid and it sets a stupid tone for the rest of the book?" It seems I can never think of a subject wholely worthy of the first page of a newly purchased, incredibly stylish journal.

Sadly, my New Year's resolution to start a blog conjured up the same fears. No written submission it seemed, could completely encompass my vision. (I have my mother to thank for the inherit perfectionism. I love you, mom!)

Inspiration does strike willy-nilly, though. At the base of my tea cup yesterday, a gift from Good Earth tea. A nugget of insight, a ghost from presidents past beckoned:

"Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing."
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

In other words, get over yourself and get on with it Rach. Enough said. Thank you honest Abe.