I found this anecdote from Elizabeth Gilbert most inspiring:

I arrived somewhat late to my passion for the study of history, though when I look back, I can see little seeds germinating — from my lifelong love of reading, to a couple of fairly intense history books I picked up in 2007 and 2009. Anyway, I have been trying not to taste any bitterness in this relatively late onset. But I am human. I wish I had taken this path in college, but all that regret can really serve is to inform my future choices, I guess. It is inspiring to know that an 80-year-old woman can decide to not only study Mesopotamia, but also go on to become a foremost expert. Why not?

Anyway, here is a blog that I love: Two Nerdy History Girls. It’s pretty much what my blog aspires to be, if my blog were written by experts and read by people. Enjoy!!