For months I've been hiding behind this blog. I didn't want to attach a name to it. I didn't want my mother to come across it. But then along came bloom. And my life is forever changed. And I want you to see who I am. Who we as a family, are. I don't care anymore. This is me, and I hope you like it.

My name is Courtney. I use the name Olivia attached to my emails for a reason. For now, that is a reason I hold close to my heart. But my name is Courtney. I'm fairly certain 80% of you knew that. To the rest of you, I'm sorry it took me this long to step out of the darkness. But here I am. And I thank you for being patient.

I like watching the moon. I love to take pictures. Pictures of things that are beautiful, just to let in a little light every now and then. I love dragonflies. I like to draw, though I'm not great, and I love to write. Poetry for the most part, seeing as I don't have the attention span for anything long and drawn out.

Sometimes I feel like I'm standing on the outside looking in. I've been married to Eric for 6.5 years, and we have two great kids. I try every day to learn from the mistakes that I made yesterday, but typically, I make them again. I don't like conflict, I don't really like being put on the spot. I love God. I try to live my life for Him, but not nearly as much as He deserves. It takes a lot for me to call you my friend, but once I do, you're in it for the long haul. And Cosnóidh mé.