gotta start somewhere...

dear readers:  welcome to my new blog! this space will be dedicated to my experiences as a paranormal investigator. my experiences on cases and random ramblings about all things paranormal.  i will tell you right now, i had NO idea just how much these experiences would change me. you THINK you know how you will react when you experience something that you cannot explain away, but there is just no way to prepare yourself, prepare you mind. i now understand the phrase, "my mind was blown". it has happened to me.  

I am in my 9th month of being an investigator with a wonderful group called "American Paranormal Investigations".  based in sacramento, this group is dedicated, and i mean DEDICATED to helping people. it is the cornerstone of everything we do. yes, we look for evidence, yes we bring out gadgets and filming equipment, but the majority of what we do is HELP. i can't stress this enough and it is really the reason this group works so well. i'll tell you, most of the time you are not going to capture evidence or confirm any sort of haunting at a location. what you are going to see are people who are scared, tired, anxious, sad and need someone to confide in, someone to believe them when they say they saw a shadow moving around in their bedroom.  

API is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and does not charge for any services. it is run solely on donations and the support of it's members. i mention this, because there are a lot of groups out there that are in it for reasons other than helping. i am not here to judge them, but PLEASE, if you are ever in need of a paranormal team, be very careful about who you choose. read their mission statement on their website. do they charge? ask them what happens during an investigation.  an investigation is a very personal experience, as you are allowing a team of strangers into your home and into your lives. 

okay. done with my soapbox moment. well, that wasn't REALLY a huge soapbox, but important info nonetheless ;) 

okay. i'm excited. i hope you are excited too. i can't wait to tell you about all that has happened! story #1 should be up in the next day or two. so bookmark me and stay tuned!!!! 

xojeannielee