The Part About the Author

I have always wanted to try this whole blog thing, but never knew what I would want to talk about. Or if I were even interesting enough to put thoughts into words and share it with the world. If I wanted to be anonymous or remain PG; but then, entering this new part of my life, I thought what the fuck? This is the only life I get, and I will not waste anymore time living up to someone else's expectations. That this time around, I would be myself -- nakedly honest.

It will probably be some getting used to, considering I haven't owned a diary in over 14 years (so I guess this is my public diary in a sense). Not sure where to start...from the beginning? Hi, I'm Rajleen Cox and I am 21 years old. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii until the age of 13 years...Nah, too cliche. What about the first time I kissed a boy? I was technically in preschool - if we're talking about the actual first time ever - we were playing at the water table and he had a cool toy that I wanted. Not sure how it managed to happen, but I asked for him to share and he did; I thanked him with a kiss. I looked back in my yearbook, and saw the most beautiful little light - skinned boy, with the kindest eyes and curly hair. Didn't even know that a lifetime later he would mean something else for me...but that's a different story for another time.

Let's continue. What brought me here? Why now? I would be curious to know why someone starts a blog. Their inspiration. Honestly, I just have a lot to say, a lot of experiences to share; and strive to have connections with those who can relate. Let you know that the same shit you're going through isn't NOT normal. That we all have our battles, and we don't always have to fight them alone. This is a platform that I want myself, along with others to come to and speak freely. Have those connections and empower one another. The world's already a dark place; we need more angels here.

Here's that iconic author selfie at the bottom, if any of you were interested in what I looked like. How do I even end this? Bye? I'll figure it out.