Hello World!

Well, here we are, my very first post on The Girl Named Fred.

If you’re wondering, “why Fred”, let me explain. That is not my actual name, but when I was a baby I was bald and had the biggest blue eyes. I had an older brother and no hair (therefore no bows) so everyone just assumed I was a boy. They kept asking my mother what her sons’ names were. I would be in the biggest fluffiest dress and they’d still ask “what’s your son’s name?”. My mother got tired of explaining I was a girl (see the DRESS) and just blurted out “Fred” one day. It became my nickname and like all the best nicknames, it stuck. It’s not just a name anymore. It’s a brand, the way I see the world, and to those closest to me, the way they see me. Not just anyone is allowed to call me Fred. It has to be earned.

This space is my way of collecting my memories, stories, lessons, and little sparks of joy that make life worth remembering. Some days it’ll be about my life as a wife, mother, nurse, student, daughter, and sister. Some days it will be about travel or creativity. Some days it might just be about the random thoughts that show up in life’s in-between moments.

So, what can you expect here?

Adventures and wanderings… I LOVE to travel.

Reflections and lessons learned. Pure raw honesty.

Creative projects and passions that keep me grounded and life interesting.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re on a journey without a map, figuring it out as you go, then you’re in the right place.

So here’s to new beginnings, to curiosity, and to the stories we’ll share together.

Thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad you’re here!

-Fred