What is the saying? Better late than never? I'm joining the blog party, people, get ready!

I've recently been inspired by many unconnected experiences to create again. I used to be creative, at some time in my past. And I've missed it. So this is my attempt at being creative, inspiring others, and connecting with friends and family near and far.

One experience has been a constant in my world. When I run into friends the question more often than not is, "So, where are you living again?" Every Christmas my friends know to confirm my mailing address prior to sending Christmas cards, because you just never know where I'll be living! I used to feel bad about constantly being on the go, constantly moving, people not knowing where I am in the world. I've lived in some amazing places in the world, which I hope to reflect upon and share with you all at some point. But I feel like this blog is the answer I've been looking for with these moves. I may not be where I used to be, but I'm still here, I'm still me! (woah!)

Another experience happened at the start of a yoga class a few days ago—after a week out of town. A fellow yogi said, "Wow, I haven't seen you in forever, where've you been, lil' wanderer?" And there it was. The inspiration I needed! I'd been thinking and contemplating names for my blog, and poof! there it was! Thank you, A.

Oh, names. I don't know how to handle that. I'll think about how and adjust accordingly. But if you don't want to be in my blog, then you shouldn't want to be in my life. I'm an open book. So, is my blog. Don't worry, I'll ask you before publishing your name should I choose to use it!

Lots of other experiences—pins on Pinterest, posts on Facebook, friends, family, conversations, experiences, etc.—inspire me daily, for now, I'll share today's inspiring moment. . .

The motivation and inspiration which brought my blog to fruition happened today during my solo trip to Yosemite. First of all, I've really missed traveling solo. I travel here and there for work or to visit friends/family, but purposely traveling solo to a destination for an experience is different. (Must do more of this!) I had asked a few people to go with me, my mom and dad, friends, etc. And no one was interested or available to go. So, I decided that I would go by myself (empowering!) I woke up early and took advantage of the free park entrance due to the 100th Birthday of the National Parks Service (a $30 savings I found out!) I packed a lunch, jumped in the car at 5:30 am, and headed up the 41. The park entrance is merely an hour from Fresno (Oh, yeah, I live in Fresno now for those of you keeping track!) How blessed I feel living so close to this national wonder! I hadn't been to the park since my cousin visited from Canada over 10 years ago. I made a bee-line to Glacier Point (where you can view Half Dome) before all the other visitors arrived. There were only about 10-15 people there already. I highly recommend making the early trip, especially on free entrance days! As I was leaving the park at 11am (5 hours in the park is plenty!) there were 100's of cars on their way in.

The inspiration happened when I found a rock, a little off the trail path I was on, and sat for a while, gazing at the majestic Half Dome in front of me. Here's a panoramic of that view:

As I sat there, on that rock, and wrote some words down, my thoughts kept coming back to how each one of us is put on this earth, from this earth. God has created us in His image, and He has created everything I was currently looking at in His image—it was all perfect. Sitting there, I felt very connected to the earth, connected to God, and connected to everything in this photo. This inspired me to share my experiences with my friends and family. Whether we are talking about being inspired in God's natural church, or inspired in some other way, I look forward to sharing my lil' wandering experiences with you all and hope to bring inspiration to your world.

Here's a lil' tree pose which also inspired the title of the blog! Hope it inspires you in whatever your heart desires!