Well, I’m going to do it. I am going to open this public blog to the, er, public. As you can see, I’ve been blogging for several months, but ”behind closed doors” for the most part. Last week I told two friends, who both had positive and constructive comments, and though I felt nervous to tell them about it, it helped prepare me to finish the job. It’s less painful if you just do it all at once – My dad taught me that as a kid and it’s a lesson I’ve learned well for the most part. Get the hard part over with. The ending is the same but the agony of anticipation is lessened.
This feels very personal. But it is, in fact, the reason I have been doing all this writing…to share it. Life is short and I would like to share myself while I can. I am a prototypical middle child – lots of concern about offending people, wanting to keep peace and be well-liked.
And yet the middle child always wants attention. Lots of you have met me in real life…and if the shoe fits…
So here we are. Welcome to my blog, everybody. Please don’t hesitate to disagree, I like discussion.
I thought it would be fun to have a give away for the first week, so I am going to enter everyone who comments on ANY of my posts (recent or past) into a drawing for your choice of these crochet dishcloths (I’m assuming you guy readers also help do dishes and clean counters. If not – shame on you). I will announce the five winners next Monday (comments posted after midnight on Friday don’t make the proverbial hat). And yes, I will enter you once for each comment you make. The more thoughts you share, the more chances you have to win! Try to contain your excitement…Yes, I realize it is a dishcloth I crocheted, not a product or service. But for now, it’s close enough.
Thanks in advance for reading. And if you like it, or know someone who might, please send them the link.
Love your blog! I’m not interesting enough to have a blog. :0) Nice job on the washcloths! My mom and I love those!!!
Thanks, Jan – I hope you win one of them! And I disagree, you could have a great blog just about the cute and amazing things your kids do and say…
Jessica, this blog is great! I’m loving it. You and I are too much alike. Keep up the good work, I’ll be sure to read
Thanks, Laura – I agree, I think we would be suprised how much our lives are alike.
Courage, something we all admire.
It is personal and that’s why it works.
Loved the title.
I hope I win a dishcloth.
Thanks for sharing your blog! I love hearing about how your family is doing. I’ve always enjoyed your writings! Thanks for sharing yourself with us!
Got your “blog grand opening” announcement, and have now stayed up until 1:30am reading each of your archived blogs. Why? Because your words touch me, entertain me, motivate me, and make me think. Lost in the fog of raising three little ones, it’s like the first time my brain has lurched out of cruise in a long time. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and please keep it up!
Jessica, you’re such an inspiration to me, as a woman, a mommy, and a friend. I’m so glad you went public, and it’ll be an honor to read your blog! Oh, and I do love handmade dishcloths.
Don’t be scared! I think your blog is great, as I said before, and I’ll really enjoy reading it.
Thank you, Tina. You have always been so good to me.
Elisa, you are so awesome. This is exactly what I needed to hear and the purpose behind my blogging. Well, not the making you stay up until 1:30!
You too, Shannon, and on all counts (guess you need to start a blog now). Hope you win a dishcloth!
Becky, thanks for making it easy for me to put this out there.
I actually do have a blog…it’s through the iWeb software that came with the Mac. Haven’t done much with it, though, and the last time I blogged on it was back at Christmas, I believe. Further, I don’t think iWeb blogs are quite as recognizable as other blogs. It’s cool how it’s laid out, though, like a family website and not just a blog, and it’s user-friendly.
Check it out here: http://web.me.com/shannon.tran/Site/Welcome.html
I need to get crackin’ on updating it!
Oh awesome!