Apparently my last post was in 2017. My first post (ever) was in 2008 so...Longevity? Yes. Consistency? Not so much.
Since I started writing here, the WORLD, including my little world, has transformed in so many ways. If you're picturing me sitting at our front door yelling "Get off my lawn!" you're not too far off from where I sit philosophically, spiritually, politically (yuk) and in all the other -ally ways. Is it weird that regardless of my refusal to conform to today's world as a "young" 30's person, I still consider myself (and my husband) super cool?
I haven't lost my passion for writing, sharing and attempting to lighten the mood, but have found myself a tad intimidated or maybe even confused as to when and how to do it these days...as for the when, I'll just say one word- KIDS. That should explain why that's an issue. For the HOW- I wonder...do I have to be all-in *influencer style?...not just writing (does anyone even read anything any more?) but also vlogging, *gram-ing and Facebook live-ing? I'm not trying to sell you anything (yet) JK so I don't think I have to do all that, but who's to say?!
*The term influencer makes me laugh, I mean...wow. I heard about this phenomenon last Halloween, apparently it was a popular costume (if you shop at Urban Outfitters). In case you didn't know I live under a rock- not really, but I do live happily as a stay-at-home-mom/wifey in a little state called Idaho. Being a mama or Idahoan doesn't make you unaware of what's happening, but for me, adds to my lack of knowledge since I already sorta don't care.
*I recently learned that no one says "Insta" anymore, but rather "The Gram," (thanks much cooler than me cousins and NBC). I'm thinking I can add an -I.N.G to it and create a verb? Always a tad behind and like everyone else trying to make something a thing...it's not a thing. Or maybe it is, I honestly have no idea.
As I write from our 2 foot high craft table, I have my 21 month old handing me puzzles and books (I'm taking lots of breaks to give her what she needs, trust) and my 4 year old expanding her mind (not in a millennial kind of way) at preschool. My 20-somethings are off living their exciting lives and I wait with baited breath for their calls (if one comes in, this post is toast). You know they want advice from their youthful Mommo whenever they can get it. Or maybe they're completely patronizing me. Either way, I'm down. I smell poop. Time for another break...
I'm back.
You wouldn't even believe all that just got accomplished in 5 minutes.
I have this idea that since everyone else has a "thing" i.e. Mommy blogger (or vlogger, I don't even know anymore), Life Style b/vlogger, Fitness person thing... once again I wonder do I have to be a thing if I'm creating some sort of online "presence?" I'm not sure where I would even fit because sometimes I don't want to talk about mommy-ing, my decor isn't hip enough for you to want my "life style" (the fact that I use the word "hip" should tell you all you need to know) and there are seasons in life where...I'm just not fit enough to tell you about fitness. So...where do we go from here?
I'm not sure.
I guess I'll just write what I want, but not when I want because let's get real, I'll be doing it when the kids allow me to and the house is clean enough that I allow me to (OCD could be my "thing"). I'll do my best to keep the self-induced pressure off because...for now, this is all I've got to give... an oldschool blog from a-kinda-old school mom. I don't want to try to do all the things everybody does 'cuz first, I don't know how (like am I using the oldest blog site in the world? probably) and second, I don't really think I have to. You don't either...you do you. Cool saying huh?
Bailey and I are gonna go make a sour dough loaf now. I got a great starter in the fridge.
HASHTAG thisismylife
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God Bless.
Since I started writing here, the WORLD, including my little world, has transformed in so many ways. If you're picturing me sitting at our front door yelling "Get off my lawn!" you're not too far off from where I sit philosophically, spiritually, politically (yuk) and in all the other -ally ways. Is it weird that regardless of my refusal to conform to today's world as a "young" 30's person, I still consider myself (and my husband) super cool?
I haven't lost my passion for writing, sharing and attempting to lighten the mood, but have found myself a tad intimidated or maybe even confused as to when and how to do it these days...as for the when, I'll just say one word- KIDS. That should explain why that's an issue. For the HOW- I wonder...do I have to be all-in *influencer style?...not just writing (does anyone even read anything any more?) but also vlogging, *gram-ing and Facebook live-ing? I'm not trying to sell you anything (yet) JK so I don't think I have to do all that, but who's to say?!
*The term influencer makes me laugh, I mean...wow. I heard about this phenomenon last Halloween, apparently it was a popular costume (if you shop at Urban Outfitters). In case you didn't know I live under a rock- not really, but I do live happily as a stay-at-home-mom/wifey in a little state called Idaho. Being a mama or Idahoan doesn't make you unaware of what's happening, but for me, adds to my lack of knowledge since I already sorta don't care.
*I recently learned that no one says "Insta" anymore, but rather "The Gram," (thanks much cooler than me cousins and NBC). I'm thinking I can add an -I.N.G to it and create a verb? Always a tad behind and like everyone else trying to make something a thing...it's not a thing. Or maybe it is, I honestly have no idea.
As I write from our 2 foot high craft table, I have my 21 month old handing me puzzles and books (I'm taking lots of breaks to give her what she needs, trust) and my 4 year old expanding her mind (not in a millennial kind of way) at preschool. My 20-somethings are off living their exciting lives and I wait with baited breath for their calls (if one comes in, this post is toast). You know they want advice from their youthful Mommo whenever they can get it. Or maybe they're completely patronizing me. Either way, I'm down. I smell poop. Time for another break...
I'm back.
You wouldn't even believe all that just got accomplished in 5 minutes.
I have this idea that since everyone else has a "thing" i.e. Mommy blogger (or vlogger, I don't even know anymore), Life Style b/vlogger, Fitness person thing... once again I wonder do I have to be a thing if I'm creating some sort of online "presence?" I'm not sure where I would even fit because sometimes I don't want to talk about mommy-ing, my decor isn't hip enough for you to want my "life style" (the fact that I use the word "hip" should tell you all you need to know) and there are seasons in life where...I'm just not fit enough to tell you about fitness. So...where do we go from here?
I'm not sure.
I guess I'll just write what I want, but not when I want because let's get real, I'll be doing it when the kids allow me to and the house is clean enough that I allow me to (OCD could be my "thing"). I'll do my best to keep the self-induced pressure off because...for now, this is all I've got to give... an oldschool blog from a-kinda-old school mom. I don't want to try to do all the things everybody does 'cuz first, I don't know how (like am I using the oldest blog site in the world? probably) and second, I don't really think I have to. You don't either...you do you. Cool saying huh?
Bailey and I are gonna go make a sour dough loaf now. I got a great starter in the fridge.
HASHTAG thisismylife
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God Bless.
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