Some days you just have to stop and tell everyone you are really full of thankfulness. When I first started blogging I really just needed a space for me and since I was over run by the male population in my home I took my space online. Now not really much of anyone read what I had to say and I didn’t really care but eventually I let go of that blog. A few months later I decided to give it a whirl again but I changed the name and decided to attempt to wander outside of my blog and into a world of bloggers. It meant putting myself out there and letting not only readers but fellow bloggers get to know me. I am so very thankful that I made that move. I have “met” so many great people but three bloggers (thanks Christy & Scott, Lynn and Sandy) always come to mind when I really think about how My Red Apron has changed my life. I am really a private person and one who rarely talks in a group until I know people. I spend almost all of my time with my family and a couple close friends. Other than that no one knows me well. So here I feel okay and unjudged for the most part. In fact, I am often caught off guard by people knowing my blog or saying oh I love reading your blog. Those moments blow me away because I guess I am just writing without really thinking who is reading. I watch my numbers like most other bloggers but I guess I just still sit in shock at moments. Anyway I am rambling and I wanted you all to know I am very thankful for what this blog has done and the part that you have played on this journey so far.
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Hi, Heather. Great post. It’s always nice to read about thankfulness. So sweet that you mentioned me (I assume that “Lynn” above is me??). I’m so glad we are bloggy friends and I so appreciate the comment you left on my wall at SocialSpark. Have a wonderful week!
Hello Heather~
I just read your post and that’s exactly how I’m feeling and what I’m doing. I also have three sons, they are 18, 16, and almost 12. They don’t understand my need for an “outlet” for some “creativity” in my life. I have two daughters as well but they are too young to yet understand, they are only 4 and 1. I just started my “blog” without any real blogging knowledge, but I’m going for it. Like you, I am a very quite person, too quite, and I spend my time taking care of my children, the house, the needs of my family. My blog is to take care of me (plus I won’t have the quiet problem blogging) and hopefully it will bring a smile to anyone who reads it. I’ve only told a few close friends as I have yet to find the courage to really announce it. How do you announce a blog? Anyway, I came across your blog while doing some “blog research” and I’ll be sure to follow, especially since this post really touched me! Best of Luck to you!!
Yes Lynn that is you (hugs) and Suzanne you are definately not alone!