Imagine that a giant electrical storm is about to destroy the internet, and I can share one last message. This is it:

I am the mom of two little kids. In my daily life I do a lot of wiping – bottoms, countertops, walls that someone ‘decorated’. It is not inspiring work, so while I wipe I let my mind fly free to other times and places. I use my imagination, much like the little people I wipe up after, to try on hats like opera singer, teacher and writer. Sometimes, with some hats, I get a tingle up my spine. An electricity speaks to me, and it says yes. This.

Unfortunately, life with little kids doesn’t allow me much time to pursue my passions. At least not the big ones, and not all at once. So I settle for small things – sewing myself a skirt, working in my garden, dragging myself out of bed while it’s still dark to see the Olympic Torch. When I can’t do it all I remind myself that my kids will not be little forever. Sooner (much sooner) than I expect, I will have quiet time and free hands.

In the meantime, there has been this blog, this precious space on the internet. I shared it with you, we cheered each other on, and it made my heart sing. I didn’t feel so silly. I dreamed bigger and more freely. I hope that you did, too. We reminded each other that dreams are worth pursuing, and that passion and community matter.

One day, when I’m ready to follow my heart, my dreams will be there, waiting for me. I have this space, and you, to thank for that. For reminding me who I am, and what I feel passionate about.

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I wrote this post for Mabel’s Labels BlogHer ’10 Contest. I know I said that I wasn’t going to BlogHer, but if I win the contest I will make it happen. So wish me luck!

Update – I am in the top 10! Thank you for all of your well wishes, and keep them coming!