A New Beginning at 30

Starting a blog feels a bit like opening the door to your soul and inviting the world in. It’s intimidating. But it’s also something I’ve always dreamed of—having a space to write, to reflect, and maybe even connect with someone out there who’s felt the same way.

So here I am, creating my own little corner of the internet: Rayo de Luz. The name means Ray of Light—a nickname I’ve carried with me for years. Not because life has always been easy or bright, but because I’ve learned to find light in the messiest, darkest corners of it.

But don’t get me wrong—I'm not always positive. In fact, I can be downright grouchy, pessimistic, and stuck in my head. That truth hit me hardest when I was four months pregnant, and for the first time, I had to slow down and really look at the life I’d been living.

For most of my twenties, I was living pedal to the metal. I had big dreams: become a CEO, travel the world, write a book, become an influencer, maybe even change the world—or be the first woman to do something groundbreaking. And I wanted to do all of that before I turned 30. I never imagined getting married or having a child.

Because GOD FORBID I turned 30 without having taken over the world.

Well... I’m 30 now. I’m not a CEO. I’m not an influencer. I haven’t changed the world (yet), and I’m definitely not famous. But I am a mom. And I’ve been married for almost three amazing years. I have also found my greatest joy in motherhood.

I didn’t realize I was worthy of the kind of love that marriage and motherhood would bring me. I didn’t think those things were “for me.”

Now, I get to look 30 straight in the eyes—without fear of the unknown—because I already have what I once didn’t even know how to dream about. Sprinkle in some credit card debt, an obsession with trying new things, and an ambition that never quits, and you've got me—exactly where I’m supposed to be (as cliche as that sounds).

This blog is just a space for joy. For reflection. For writing because it makes me happy.

So, if you’re reading this: welcome. I’m glad you're here. I hope these little blurbs of mine bring a little light into your world, too.