welcome!

In 2014, I started my first ever blog. Some of my friends and family may remember it as Chantalks. It was my first ever attempt at putting all my thoughts in one place. I was a recent college graduate, so young and fresh. I was learning so much about myself and the world and was excited to share my thoughts. However, like so many of my friends in their 20s, I ended up hitting a point where I wasn’t as self confident. Over time, I realized I wasn’t as fearless when it came to writing and putting myself out there. I was dealing with anxiety, depression, negativity body image, dating, the world falling to pieces, and so much more.

I haven’t posted anything online in years. For a long time, I didn’t have the motivation or desire. And then when I got the desire, I was afraid. I was afraid of being perfect. I wondered how many people would see it. Would they talk about me behind my back? Would they laugh? I had so many negative thoughts before I even sat down to write anything.

While so much has changed in my life since the last time I posted, one thing that has remained consistent is my dream of being a writer. So here I am, doing what I once believed I couldn’t do anymore. I’m putting all of my thoughts in one space. I love books, binge watching a new show, and terrible reality television. I love talking about what’s going on in the world through my lens. It won’t be perfect. I won’t always have an opinion that everyone loves. But here I am, giving it a go and taking a chance on myself like I did so many years ago.

Thank you so much for joining the journey with me, and I hope you enjoy!