So this is my very first post!!  I guess I should start by explaining what the name of my blog means.  I have been on a journey of self improvement and empowerment most of my adult life.  I have journaled on a daily basis for the past 30 years.  I have been a student of many people in the personal growth space.  Oprah, Sarah Ban Breathnach (Simple Abundance), Richard Carlson. Man....the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series was my jam!!  I still go back and read those!  Most recently I am listening and reading Ed Mylett, Brendon Burchard and my queen Miss Rachel Hollis!!  So I feel like I, my spirit, my heart have been trained by some of the best...hence the name:)

So here I am, a fifty year old wife of 29 years, mother of 2 beautiful, amazing, grown daughters and I have been in the same career for nearly 30  years (with a few breaks to raise my family).  I am a breast cancer survivor which has only made me feel more blessed than ever before.  I feel like I am just getting started!!  I wanted to share my love of life, my journey of self discovery, my adventures and show that there is still so much to be accomplished!!  I guess what triggered this whole thing is people who follow me on Facebook and Instagram were always commenting about how much I go out and do..like Andrea, do you ever stay home?  First of all yes I do.  I actually love my home, my sacred space.  However, given the opportunity to travel or do my very favorite thing (go to a concert)...  I am there!!  

I also love fashion and embrace the high maintenance woman I am!  I love getting my nails done, my lash extensions, SHOES!  Holy crap do I love to buy shoes!  I am a true believer that a little retail therapy goes a long way. You don't have to spend a fortune to look awesome.  We are all beautiful women and nothing feels better than when we leave the house like DAMN I look good today!

My intention with all this is share my life, my adventures, my life lessons, my dreams, my fashion finds through photographs & paragraphs.  I will be posting again soon. I am off to sunny Florida tomorrow for my husband I's annual beach vacation.  Follow me on Instagram @classicallytrainedheart.

From My Heart,

Andrea