I love blog hopping, and its always fun to find other bloggers that I can identify with. I found it especially interesting that in the last two days, two of the blogs that I linked to were written by women that also suffer from the effects of Fibromyalgia. I also love that neither of them are focused entirely on that.
I was under the impression that my blog had to be focused on a particular topic to be successful. Like the blog that I stumbled across today: A Slob Comes Clean. I was ready for her today, since there was some major issues in my house last night surrounding the mess, the contributors, and how dreadful it all makes me feel. So I really enjoyed some of her posts. In her very first post she talks about wanting a blog, and how she had considered a mommy blog. (I considered that too, but don't think I am funny enough most of the time) But that the blog would probably distract her from her messy issues, and by having a cleaning blog it would help her focus on what most makes her feel like a failure. (Can you say AMEN!) So her blog was born - and it's really focused. And apparently successful. And I enjoyed it. (and I am using a lot of fragment sentences here).
But I don't want to talk about just one thing. I get BORED! And there are so many things that interest me. So here are some of the things that I will be writing about in no particular order.
Health, Fibromyalgia, Reiki, Recovery, Mommyhood, Relationships, Simplicity, Tiny Houses, Growth, Spirituality, Photography, Theta Healing, Energy, Gratitude.
I will probably also occasionally rant about phlebotomy (my current profession) and exhusbands and their stupidity (or that of the general public) while trying instead to focus on being positive and maintaining my faith in the human race :) I will try to keep that to a minimum.
So "successful" or not, I will write about the things that I love, that entertain me, or interest me...... and I am glad to say there are plenty of them! Here's to being diverse ......
Friday, December 12, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Tiny House Dreams
For several years now I have been following the Tiny House Movement, if you want to call it that. I have followed many blogs, pinned many photos, and read several books. Just recently I purchased the Tiny House Bundle for myself for Christmas which had several plans in it and lots of information. I debated a tiny house versus an RV.... how much did I want to travel exactly? Do I want to design my own or buy plans? I had already picked out my favorite some time ago:
There are many factors and questions in my mind, but more reading has helped me to flesh out some new ideas.
One important factor is that Slim is 6'4", so for the most part, a loft is out of the question. I am not sure if there are more standard Tiny House issues that will come up due to that fact, but it's something to think about. He isn't opposed to the Tiny House, but he is not planning on shrinking anytime soon so.....
In blog hopping today I also came across this post: Life in 700 Sq. Feet which is from one of my new favorite bloggers, who spent 3 years in a tiny house and now has moved to a cottage for the winter. Some of her points seem pretty important to me, like entertaining. I love to have people over, and feel like my Tiny House plans might impede my ability to be able to do that in the future. And hey, if I am planning my dream future I may have to make some modifications.
What I really enjoyed most about her blog post was the perspective that she talked about in the end.....
I want to move forward, but it appears that I still have some thinking and researching to do. I am so grateful for all the people that talk about their tiny house adventures so that I can learn from them!!!
Photo courtesy of: MiniMotives Site
One important factor is that Slim is 6'4", so for the most part, a loft is out of the question. I am not sure if there are more standard Tiny House issues that will come up due to that fact, but it's something to think about. He isn't opposed to the Tiny House, but he is not planning on shrinking anytime soon so.....
In blog hopping today I also came across this post: Life in 700 Sq. Feet which is from one of my new favorite bloggers, who spent 3 years in a tiny house and now has moved to a cottage for the winter. Some of her points seem pretty important to me, like entertaining. I love to have people over, and feel like my Tiny House plans might impede my ability to be able to do that in the future. And hey, if I am planning my dream future I may have to make some modifications.
What I really enjoyed most about her blog post was the perspective that she talked about in the end.....
"living small and simply isn’t about the size of my house or whether I can tow it down the highway. It’s about making mindful choices that give me freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to spend time with loved ones."
I want to move forward, but it appears that I still have some thinking and researching to do. I am so grateful for all the people that talk about their tiny house adventures so that I can learn from them!!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
I'm not exactly certain where to begin .....
I have started other blogs, several in fact over the last decade or so.
Then life changes, sometimes dramatically, and I stop posting. Or I simply don't want to talk about that subject anymore. I will tell you - last night I was told that I may have an "aggressive" personality. Not that I am an aggressive person exactly, but one of the traits is that we become bored easily. Yeah, that might be true. (I would look up more on that whole 'what personality type are you?', but I don't really care).
Anyway, I have quite a few reasons to start a new blog, so maybe I will start with that.
1. I have grown quite a bit in the last year, with many changes to my perspective and my desires. A blog sometimes reminds me of where I want my focus to be. My goals, my gratitude, and my growth.
2. Some of the previous blogs are very much about what I used to be like, or what I used to focus on. While there are some interesting and valuable things in there, I don't really feel like it is representative of where I am now. When I was very sick with Fibromyalgia I posted a lot about that. Thankfully I don't suffer nearly as much as I did then, so I try not to focus on it. That being said, I will certainly try to offer help or support to any that do suffer, and try to focus on the positives, as opposed to the pain and struggles I felt the need to focus on years ago.
3. I want to get back into journaling, and while sometimes that is in a notebook, with many colors, sometimes the thoughts come fast and furious and my hands can only keep up with my brain on a keyboard. Also, with a blog, assuming I someday actually have followers, it keeps me a bit accountable. (Hey dream big right?)
4. I will confess right up front, that in theory this will someday be a small stream of income for me in some way. Maybe it will never develop into that, but if nothing else, everything I read tells me to write, write and write some more, so here I go......
What I Don't Want:
is for my blog to be a certain way. Based solely on Pinterest Marketing Ideas, with its purpose to drive people to this page to read my drivel. If you stumble across me, and I amuse you or interest you in some way, then probably you will stay. And perhaps if you stay I will at some point in the future offer something that you might be interested in purchasing. Or I may not. Regardless - don't expect any "perfect" blog posts. This is discussed much more thoroughly (and intelligently) at The Trouble with Blogging, but please know, at the end of the day this is mostly just the ramblings of a 40 something woman with a little to say about a lot of different things.
Even if this new blog is only for a this year, I love being able to go back and see what I thought, or how I have changed. So this is me..... Gratefully Growing.
I have started other blogs, several in fact over the last decade or so.
Then life changes, sometimes dramatically, and I stop posting. Or I simply don't want to talk about that subject anymore. I will tell you - last night I was told that I may have an "aggressive" personality. Not that I am an aggressive person exactly, but one of the traits is that we become bored easily. Yeah, that might be true. (I would look up more on that whole 'what personality type are you?', but I don't really care).
Anyway, I have quite a few reasons to start a new blog, so maybe I will start with that.
1. I have grown quite a bit in the last year, with many changes to my perspective and my desires. A blog sometimes reminds me of where I want my focus to be. My goals, my gratitude, and my growth.
2. Some of the previous blogs are very much about what I used to be like, or what I used to focus on. While there are some interesting and valuable things in there, I don't really feel like it is representative of where I am now. When I was very sick with Fibromyalgia I posted a lot about that. Thankfully I don't suffer nearly as much as I did then, so I try not to focus on it. That being said, I will certainly try to offer help or support to any that do suffer, and try to focus on the positives, as opposed to the pain and struggles I felt the need to focus on years ago.
3. I want to get back into journaling, and while sometimes that is in a notebook, with many colors, sometimes the thoughts come fast and furious and my hands can only keep up with my brain on a keyboard. Also, with a blog, assuming I someday actually have followers, it keeps me a bit accountable. (Hey dream big right?)
4. I will confess right up front, that in theory this will someday be a small stream of income for me in some way. Maybe it will never develop into that, but if nothing else, everything I read tells me to write, write and write some more, so here I go......
What I Don't Want:
is for my blog to be a certain way. Based solely on Pinterest Marketing Ideas, with its purpose to drive people to this page to read my drivel. If you stumble across me, and I amuse you or interest you in some way, then probably you will stay. And perhaps if you stay I will at some point in the future offer something that you might be interested in purchasing. Or I may not. Regardless - don't expect any "perfect" blog posts. This is discussed much more thoroughly (and intelligently) at The Trouble with Blogging, but please know, at the end of the day this is mostly just the ramblings of a 40 something woman with a little to say about a lot of different things.
Even if this new blog is only for a this year, I love being able to go back and see what I thought, or how I have changed. So this is me..... Gratefully Growing.
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