I plan on using this as an outlet for... whatever I need it to be. As a substitute baby book until I dig the real one out and figure out what to do with all the "daddy" pages. As a record of the kindness and love of the people that surround me on a daily basis. As a place to let shit out. No holes barred. I've decided I'm not trying to impress anyone or make anyone laugh because I know I will if I don't TRY. Just DO. Thanks, Yoda.
I feel like I need to be honest with myself and everyone around me because for a long time I wasn't. I'm tired of hiding behind masks that I thought people wanted to see instead of the real Rachel. I'm coming clean. That's what a lot of this year has been for me. Clean up the shit and change it to make it better. Well, sometimes not better but... different. I hate when people talk vaguely and don't ever get to the point but this point is gonna take some 'splainin. And I'll get to it... gimme time.

Here's the quick and dirty of my life as of today:

Living at home with my 4.5 month old son, mom, brother, sister, and dogs Harley and Roxy. "At home" means Momma's townhouse in Northern Virginia

Working at a law firm as the office administrator (glorified receptionist)

Singing in a rock band. We have gigs every couple of months and are in the process of recording our demo

Attempting to learn to play guitar (It would probably help if I got a chance to practice more)

Taking things a day at a time, trying to pick up the pieces and be the best parent I can be to an awesome little boy that is just the light of my life


I write like I talk and use punctuation and caps entirely too much. It goes along with my outgoing personality :) I'm all about receiving constructive criticism but please don't hate. I've had enough of that in my life and the last thing I want to do is catch crap on here. This should be interesting......