I've been pondering for 4 days now how to start my new blog. I couldn't decide if I should introduce myself or just take off running. So, I decided to make a compromise and give a little of both. I'm not new to the blogging world, just haven't done it in a few years. I will say, I've grown quite a bit since then, and I'm sure the posts on this blog will reflect it.
First, I'll begin by saying my name is Becky. I'm 23 years old and a college student working on my masters in psychology counseling...but don't worry, I'm not here to "figure anyone out"...yet. :) I learned recently at a conference that my generation is not well respected, and a sum of these complaints is that we are unwilling to work for anything and incapable of living as thinking individuals. Hopefully, this blog will provide a counter to those criticisms. What you will find here are the insights on life from a small-town, farm-grown, God-fearing girl.
So let's take off! I don't know about you, but I've LOVED the Olympics. Every chance I get I watch the events. Heck, I got in a small argument with a good friend and co-worker over the Lindsey Vonn/Julia Mancuso battle (I was for Vonn, just to be clear). I love how the Olympics bring out the best in us. It's competition for the purity of sport, and provides a platform not only to watch sports you never get to see, but as a woman I love getting to watch WOMEN'S sports above all. At 23 I still look at these athletes as role models, and I hope that somehow I manage to continue to watch them not only for my own encouragement, but for the generations of little girls who NEED these women as role models. I also love the human side of things...the ability to dare to do great things, to represent your country, and to show strength of character not only by the athletes but by the fans as well. I was heart-broken when our women lost the gold to Canada in hockey, but my eyes teared up to hear the Canadian people chant "U-S-A!" as we got our medals. I have a healthy respect for Canadians that I never had before. I appreciated the memories brought back by watching Lindsey Vonn and Maria Riesch, competitors, ultimately place friendship and real happiness for each other's success over themselves. Or watching Apolo Ohno congratulate the men he competed against after being disqualified...what a class act!
Regardless of the cause, that is what life is about for me. Treat people fairly with kindness and honesty and compassion. Be humble, gracious, virtuous, honorable. That's how I was raised. I can't speak for all small-town farm kids, but that's my way of life. So welcome to a fresh start...it's gonna be a heck of a ride!
Becky
