A welcome and a gentle warning

What made me finally start blogging? I'm not really sure. Because everyone else is doing it? Probably not since that's not my style. Because I find a few of my friend's blogs a fascinating view into their lives, especially when we don't touch in person very often? Quite likely. I'll admit I'm a bit nervous as many people are when they remove the safety laden shell that surrounds them. I tend to be, ummm--how shall we say it, overly honest. Unfortunately for those that know me that doesn't just include my opinions of others, but my willingness to share of myself as well. I guess this should be a warning then that some of those choosing to read this may learn things about me that surprise or disappoint them. Some of these things likely disappoint me as well, but as with all things I have done, I own them. I am who I am and, while I attempt to seek a better future, I have given up the empty hope of changing the past. So there it is then. On into the darkness with me if you choose to follow. As they (and just who are they in this case?) say, enter at your own risk.