So It Begins

It seems as if everyone has a blog these days including my sister, her 5 children, and my step-dad. So I figured, hey, I have a lot on my mind I’m sure the world is just waiting to read, so why not start a blog of my own?
Since this is my first entry, I’ll make it simple and start with an introduction. My name is Julie. I had my 34th birthday 2 weeks ago. I am pathetically single, but my house is full of love with 4 dogs, 7 cats, and 2 turtles. I am a staffing specialist at an agency that works with children with disabilities. I have been there for almost 6 months. Before that I worked in law enforcement for 6 years and 9 months. No, I was not a cop, but I know a lot of them. The reason I am no longer there is a ridiculously long story, which I am sure I will tell at least part of soon.
The things one learns about me within the first few hours of knowing me are as follows: #1) I am a Christian, and I offer no apologizes for being radical in my faith. #2) I am a total sci-fi and fantasy fiction geek, but am especially obsessed with “The Lord of the Rings.” #3) My biggest passion (other than my dogs & cats) is my writing. No, not simple blogging, but I am an inspiring novelist. I have been writing novels since I was 13. My current novel I have been working on for 4 ½ years. It is finished except for the final edits (of about 5). And of course, #4) I am a major animal lover. My dogs and cats are not mere pets, but my family. I mourn over the loss of one of them as much as I would any human family member. It is my dream to one day own a small farm with horses and goats and whatever else. (Along with a husband and several children.)
I think this is a good start for now. I don’t know how often I will actually have time to write, maybe several times a week? I will most likely use this blog to voice my thoughts on spiritual matters that I feel are most relevant to real life situations. My main goal is to encourage those who feel lost, alone, and confused about what it truly means to be a Christian in a harsh world. Until next time…