Who am I?

For the time being I've chosen to keep my identity anonymous, although if you know me personally then you can figure out who I am via my pictures and my stories. Why do I want to start anonymously? I feel like this will give me the space to share my story more fully and be more open without feeling judged.  As I feel more welcomed by the community, I will then publicly share myself fully. Why am I starting a blog? One of my high school teachers wrote a book last year and it inspired me to do the same, however I don't know where to start as my thoughts and memories are quite often all over the place so I thought a blog would be the best place to start.  I've also been experiencing some deepened depression and anxiety since I got Covid, and I wanted to do something that I could channel my artistic energy while also getting my feelings out and write about them.  Maybe my stories will help inspire people and help them in knowing they aren't the only ones going through similar struggles.  With this new heightened experience with depression and anxiety I lost a lot of my motivation and passions for things I love, so I want to try to use this as a way for me to find those passions and motivations again as well.

Some other facts about me without revealing too much that will give my identity away.

• I was raised by a single mother.
• I grew up dancing, pursued my BFA in Dance & now I am the owner & Artistic Director of my own Ballet School.
• I originally helped my mother with the Ballet school until she became ill & eventually passed away.
• My mom trained professionally with School of American Ballet.
• I also enjoy fitness and lifting. I am a Certified Personal Trainer.
• I am a proud cat mom. I love my fur babies with all my heart.
• I am in an incredibly blissful and loving relationship. I am so lucky to have this person in my life. 
• I enjoy baking and cooking for my loved ones during the holidays.
• Proud 1st generation Italian.