TToday is mixed bag of emotions for everyone. Some are happy and grateful for those special people in their lives. Others, like myself, are stuck with this emptiness or void we can't help but loathe. Some of these negative emotions are our own doing. I'm an introvert with a fairly crippling fear of failing and rejection which of course makes it extremely difficult to break out of my shell or establish connections. Everyones advice is always "take a shot" or "don't be afraid" which is easier said than done. I know they are right, I know you have to take risks in life to achieve some remarkable things in life, but of course taking that first step seems like jumping off a cliff. I guess this post is my first leap of faith. I'm hoping to start breaking out of my shell piece by piece and it starts here. I'm hoping to just have some conversations on here and just get to know people outside of my small circle. This doesn't have to just be about me, hopefully any other introverts looking to break out of their shell can use this as well to meet others and form connections. Hope to talk to you all soon and here's to breaking out of one's shell.