Starting my first blog!

This will be my first blog. In fact, I haven't kept a journal or diary since I was 11 I think. My first diary was bought at my elementary school book fair. It had kittens all over it and a lock so that I could keep it private. I remember loving it, but never using it daily like a diary is usually used. I think this is because I have a hard time thinking of ideas to freely write about. To this day, I still feel that my mind is not creative enough to think of stories to write. I know that a journal is meant for personal use and I can write in it however I please, but I still feel hesitation. Without even realizing it, I judge what I have to say with what someone else has to say and I put myself down by saying my writing is not as good as my peers. I worry my ideas are not as creative or original enough. This is a personal battle I have within myself because I love writing and expressing myself, but I need to learn to be comfortable and confident in my ideas. I know that what I have to say is of value, I just need to learn to be comfortable with myself! Through my blog, I plan on using it as an opportunity to expand my creative mind and get comfortable with my ideas, so that I can bring this confidence to the classroom and to my future students. I will learn to not be intimidated by myself or others!