A First Post

Hi! I am A Native in the Sun. I’m new to this blogging business, but I have always loved to write and have many random thoughts I’m always jotting down, so I thought it might be interesting to put them out there for anyone else who thinks along these lines. Like my thought process, my writing style is rather random, so my entries might be as well. I am at heart a very private person, so I hesitate about putting myself out there in the form of a blog. However, I believe venturing out of your comfort zone every so often is a good thing, so here I am.

A bit about me .... I’m a native Floridian. I love the beach, I love a good bargain, I love the color yellow, and I really, really love my family. I have three cool kids and one equally cool (and patient!) husband who are my best inspiration.

One important note I’d like to make regarding this blog is that I intend for it to be upbeat. There is more than enough negative news and events to be found everywhere you look these days, which gets old. I’m no ostrich, I read the paper and search the internet headlines daily because I feel it necessary to keep up with current events. Also, I’m no Pollyanna. I don’t expect life to be completely carefree and without challenge. Certainly, we all have our share of that, on many different levels. However, in the midst of all that is going on in our world right now (or any time), I think focusing on the good stuff is important -to toss some lighthearted in the mix, and recognize those really good for the soul moments, which is what I'll try to do here.

Well, I guess every blogger has a first post, and this is mine. Welcome!