Hola!

     What up, peeps?! I recently finished my first Young Adult novel and am hoping to spread the word and keep my followers updated on my new work. I will be posting random musings about my day and pieces of stories I'm working on.
     A little bit on me first. I like to consider myself all the names I get called during the week: an athlete/nerd/hippie. I teach fitness classes (cycling, yoga, pilates, bootcamp, water aerobics, basically anything that doesn't take rhythm--I do not have moves like Jagger) and compete in many races around the country (my favorites are Olympic Distance Triathlons). However, I also have allergies and glasses that constantly slip down my nose and I'd rather spend the night in bed reading in my sweatpants than most anything else. I can be overly competitive (I love sports!), can't wear higher than a two inch heel (I'll fall over) and will forever be holding out for the Mr. Darcy to my Elizabeth (I don't believe in perfect, I just believe in the guy crazy to fit my girl crazy). I truly believe in the power of positive thought and feel most relaxed when reading the the grass or sand on a sunny summer day.
     I also want to send out a note on the title of this blog. I was raised in a family of strong beautiful women who call those of us in the third generation the Silly Girls. I love this name. I take it as a compliment to our ability to be young and wild and free at heart. Life is too short to not let loose and be silly whenever you can. So have fun, be silly, spice things up with a little sarcasm and a little sass every now and then and always, always be strong. Stand up for what you believe. No woman doormat ever made history or is the character you look up to in books.
     I'm not sure what I want to be when I grow up (I'm already 23 so I'm not sure when the growing up part is going to have to happen), but I know who I want to be. My goal for this blog is to get my words out there and have my stories be joyful and give advice to anyone who needs it. I hope you enjoy my writing and it brings a smile to your face!