Knock, Knock. Who's There? Beginner Blogger! :-)

This is my first blog and I feel like a little kid the night before a big field trip - REALLY, REALLY excited!

"Clarissa Explains It All" - a phrase that's haunted me since March 1, 1991. But, I guess I owe the show some credit. It gave me some solace after years of disappointment. I know I'm 24, but I'm still bitter about not being able to find my name on coffee mugs, key chains, t-shirts, mini-license plates, hats, etc. at Six Flags, Disney World, Sea World, and other random tourist spots across America. It also made for a great segway into conversations with complete strangers. Oh, and I used it to launch a successful (even though I didn't win) campaign for Miss Auburn in 2004. So, after considering all of those things - I've decided to embrace it.

I could ramble on forever, but I'll just hit the highlights:

1. I'm committed to living a life of purpose.
2. Besides roaches (see note below), one of my biggest fears is mediocrity.
3. I am passionate about my job with the news media. I don't take myself too seriously, but I do take my responsibility to inform and inspire people VERY seriously.

***One thing that's important to note:***

I absolutely hate roaches and to refute a ridiculous comment that was posed to me once - Yes, I would still hate the gross critters if they were pink. I'm sure they were created for a purpose and only God himself will be able to convince me that it is a good one.

This should be an interesting experience...let the blogging begin!!! :-)