Introducing Me

(If you sang "Introducing Me" from Camp Rock by Nick Jonas after reading the title- it's okay, so did I)

I remember the first blog I ever wrote. It was February of 2020, and I titled it “The Calling.” It was all about how I felt God calling me to write a blog about my life experiences so I could help other people my age. I wrote one post before I gave up. Good, right? I remember feeling terrified of what others thought of me and my blog. I asked myself questions like, were people making fun of me? Why did I think I could do this in the first place? I let the anxiety of failure stop me from doing something I loved, creating.

I woke up the other morning with an urge to start again. Those same fears crept inside me as I designed this website and as I am writing this blog post right now. However, I have decided that I won’t let fear destroy something I love again. The definition of creation is to bring something new into existence. That is what I hope to do with this blog. Who knows what we might find out together!

All that to say, hi, my name is Naomi. I am a 23-year-old southernish girl living life for Jesus. I love all things dance, singing, and just plain creating. I started dancing when I was three years old and haven’t stopped. I have the honor now of teaching and helping young kids find their passion in dance. I discovered my singing voice when I was 15 years old. Kind of late in the game, but I secretly taught myself to sing in the garage of my house. I told no one, so it looked very random when I auditioned for my high school’s worship team. This is where my passion for worship leading started. Being able to help cultivate the atmosphere for others to encounter God is truly a privilege, and I do not take it lightly. Creating dance, music, and now words bring joy to my heart.

A lot changed for me during the years that I allowed fear to stifle my creativity. Outwardly, not so much. My hair, lack of makeup knowledge, and some of my interests are the same, but inwardly, I am a whole new person. I have new passions, new career goals, and new dreams for myself in the future. I switched my major and found something I am really good at! I started a new job that I love and cannot wait to grow in it. Ultimately, my passion is to stay and follow God's path.

Let me let you in on a little secret. I literally searched “how to make a successful blog” before I started this. Lame, I know. The first thing it said was to find a “niche.” I’ll be honest with you… I do not have a niche. You might find anything and everything on this page. Posts could vary from fashion tips, how I redesigned my room on a budget, discovering yourself post-graduation, dating as a Christian (YIKES), and more. I am just now entering the realness of adulthood and, for lack of better words, getting rocked by it. Join me as I navigate through my 20s by loving Jesus and discovering new things along the way!