Welcome to my Blog! My Someone asked me Why I wanted to Start a Blog and What was the Reason Behind the Name of my Blog. I have been talking about doing this blog forever and I had every excuse of why I have yet to complete or start it. From Time, not having a keyboard for My iPad, pretty much every excuse in the book. I knew at home I was writing in my journals literally everyday, but to actually write a blog, to where everyone could see my thoughts and opinions, I must say frightened me. In my mind it sounded like little house on a prairie, but in reality I knew it could end up like Nightmare on Elm Street.

If you scroll to my About Me Section, you will see I am a 34 year old Mother of 2 beautiful girls, I also have a full time job in Optometry. Other than being a full time mother I plan to go back to school and finish my nursing, because in my heart that is a passion of mine. I currently have a degree in Interior Design. I know opposite ends of the spectrum Right but Hey why just have 1 title under your Belt?!

First Question asked was What’s up with the Title of my Blog “Chronically expressive”? Well, At the Age of 7, I was Diagnosed with an Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Called Crohn’s and Which unfortunately I also was Diagnosed with Colitis. Lucky Me Right! This Disease affects your whole Body, not Just your Digestive System. I am Now 34 years old, and about a year ago I was Diagnosed with Lupus. For so Long I had the thought process of Why Me? My life is Ruined. I considered All of this happening to me to be a punishment. My mindset was All About me, Asking God Why Did All this have to Happen to me, but in reality this was Bigger than JUST ME. I have met so many people that have been supportive, encouraging, and also fighting the same fight I fight on a daily basis. Whether its Mental or Physical.

One of my biggest hobbies is collecting Journals. I own over 35 journals to this Day, and Most of them are filled up with From Writing About Life, Perspective, My Crohn’s, Colitis and Everyday Shits! Literally 😂 Inside Joke!

So in my heart I knew this Blog was Bigger than me. I knew I could Really Help Someone, Or maybe someone has the same thoughts 💭 and just needed someone else to relate to. So I said Why Not put this in perspective and Write About it. I didn’t want my Blog to just be surrounded Around my Condition even though its a Major part of my life, but believe me when I say I write and talk A lot I have no Chill At all! So as a result I came up with this Title Chronically Expressive. This Blog will not be your average blog. Its not at all formal. It can and will get gruesome, but its my life and opinions! Here you will find post about Work, Kids, Relationships, Just Everyday Woes of My Life. I am very vague and blunt, but most of all I am Real! As planet fitness would say “No Judgement Zone Here! This is my very First blog So be patient with me as I work Out the kinks. As I embark this new Journey Feel free to comment , Post, and Ask Questions!

Stay Tuned and Welcome to Chronically Expressive……..

Tanika 💜