Lauren Lisle

My mom always encouraged me to write. Being an advocate for anything I was naturally gifted in, she frequently commented on my ability to communicate. As long as I can remember I have been told I could write, speak, address, explain, elaborate, etc. After so many conversations about what I "could do," I found that I viewed writing and communication as part of my identity.

I am more than enthusiastc about this blog. It's surprisingly a relief to me to be going through something I find interesting enough to write about. I take it as a good sign that I desire to channel my current thoughts and project them to the outside world for all to see.

I love my life, I really do. I find much value in where I am, but I believe in seeking abundance, too. I believe there is always more to achieve and the process to get from point A to B is sometimes gross. The "gross stage," as I call it, is honestly why I am writing. It's not that moving from the suberbs to a city is particurally thrilling, but the undertones of this transitional period of my life are worth noting. I want to talk about the struggle of being 23 in the 2000's. I want to share my thoughts on everything inbetween, too. I want to investigate further who I am and who I am becoming.

Your twenties are the "best years of your life." From Canton to Krog isn't just about my relocation but also my reinvention. Sometimes you can feel when change is upon you. I welcome it. I thirst for the newness and desire to share my experiences and ideas with anyone else who is in the same boat as me. I think there may be a few.