Open UP!!

I am a talker. I mean I can talk and talk and talk!! But when it comes to feelings or serious matters, I become mute, shut down, and shy away.
Opening up to people, especially those close to me, has always been a bit of a challenge for me. You'd think that the people you love and who love you back would be the easiest to share with, but for me it is the exact opposite of that. I care so much of what my loved ones think of me that it makes it that much harder to share feelings, experiences, etc. My new goal is to share everything that is on my mind with everyone, or those willing to listen. I figure you only get one shot at life and I don't want to waste it on wondering "What if?" So (hopefully) from now on, it's gonna be a new me!!
Writing down my feelings and experiences here has helped me to put in perspective my life. I can THINK it, but actually writing it down really has seemed to help. I can LOOK at it. A whole new perspective, I'm telling ya.
Not only I am going to write more, I want to speak my mind as well. I need to share with the world, so to speak. Feelings, whether good or bad, I want to just be able to say it without hesitation. I hold back when I should let go. Speak my mind!! So wish me luck as I am going to strive to be more open everyday, in all I do. This will definitely be a journey, but one I am very much looking forward to.