I guess I kinda stink at writing blog posts to really match my feelings. :) A couple people have let me know that my last post on "me" came across as whiny and depressed. sorry... That's so not how it sounded in my head. Lol! I re-read it and totally get what I said that sounded like that. But instead of taking it down and not saying anything, I'll just try to clarify here. So just so ya know, that's not how I actually feel. I'm excited to meet new friends, and LOVE LOVE LOVE this ward and didn't mean to imply that this ward was intimidating or inhibiting. It's all on me. I've been off my game. 4 kids has been a whole new crazy fun world of new-ness. I Love love love it but it's new and not always easy. And I guess that all these things just change you little by little and you grow up and mature and then you notice one day how far you've come and it's new and scary and weird and different. But it's a good different and I wouldn't change a thing about my life because I'm good with who I am. (whoever that may be. just kidding ;)
Anyways- I asked Dan to proof read my blog posts so I know if they are coming across wrong. His answer was I should just write in a journal instead. Men just have all the answers don't they! Lol. :)
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Just thought I'd share my two cents that I didn't get the idea that you were "whiney" or "depressed" in that post! OR that it was a whiney or depressing post!
I was thinking that I feel alot like you and I love that you shared your thoughts! So many blogs are superficial and fake or perhaps only the happiest moments in life are shared.
I have always loved that you're real! That's what I love about you and admire about you!
Don't we all question from time to time who we are? I think that's what happens when we're learning and growing through our struggles and we become different. We notice in our own selves that we are different. It's not a bad thing and I didn't think that's what you were portraying.
Keep writing Nicole! You're awesome! Really! I love who you are! And I wish you the best with the move and all the challenges that come with that.
Oh... and I wanted to also mention that I think it's a HUGE compliment to you to be able to make Jury Duty fun!
LOVE YOU! :)
Oh and CUTE blog. I'm glad I finally got your address. I love your posts and cute pics of your kids -- they have SO MUCH personality. What great strengths you cultivate in them as their mother. YAY for families.
Ditto to what JM said. This is YOUR blog and whether you meant to come off as sounding whiny or not, who cares? This is your sounding board, not anyone elses. I LOVE that your blog is so real and down to earth. So many mormon mommy blogs these day are all "look at how perfect and beautiful my life is" and I think it's awesome that you share your ups, downs, and your thoughts good and bad. We recently moved and have been in our ward 6 months and I was reading your blog post thinking, wow, that's exactly how I'm feeling right now. Your post motivated me to just be me and not try to be anybody else. So thanks!
I did a "whaaa??" when I read that! I didn't think you where whiney or depressed either! Moving, having more kids, maintaining a big house, cooking, and life in general are sometimes overwhelming. The way you feel, no matter how it is, is always ok. And I agree with the above comments: you are free to write however you want, WITHOUT proof reading from a dear sweet hubby! :)And your readers are free to stop reading if they feel anything but kind thoughts for you and your family when they read your blog! People who complain that you're complaining are just plain annoying! :) Be you, and sometimes YOU is different, depending on the moment, situation, mood, and time. And be proud. I love you and am very thankful that I get to be your friend!! xoxoxoxoxox
I agree with Jean, its your blog and you can say and feel whatever you want. If you felt down its ok, thats life. You have the right to feel whatever you want. Love your blog!
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