So I’ve had 2 requests for my “bio” in the last month. The first one was for work, since I was presenting at a conference: It took me about 2 seconds and I didn’t think twice: 11 years with blah, BA from blah-blah, MPA from blah-blah-blah. *BIG YAWN.* The second request came from Claudine at DC Metro Mom website. I’m going to start blogging over there {yay!} and here’s what she said: “Your work looks great. You can start to blog immediately. I would start with an "Introduction Blog" where you highlight your existing site, the type of blog you write and I would also weave in a bit of a bio. It could essentially be an "About Me" blog.” Say what now? About who? You may have noticed that my "About Me" section is pitifully small. And that got me thinking about something I didn't really get when I started this blog 7 months ago: Blogs are about people. Sounds simple, right? But I really didn’t grasp the concept until I thought, what would Design Indulgence be without the hilarious Sherry Hart (if you need a laugh, read this)? Or The Lettered Cottage without Layla and Kevin {blasphemy…I know!!!} Or Thistlewood Farm without the always kind and funny Karianne? I’ll tell you what they would be…pretty pictures. Which I like, but I can go to Pinterest for that. I've actually stopped following blogs in the past because everything seemed just a little too perfect...and I couldn't find the personality behind the pictures. People read blogs because they like the people. Hmmmmmmmm. At work, I find it easy to deflect attention from myself: "It's not about ME, it's about the WORK, it's about the TEAM!" But here, there is no work. There is no team. There is just...me. YIKES. I'm that person who actually dreaded my wedding and baby showers because I hated being the center of attention. I'm also a little weird about privacy, so I've avoided saying too much about my family {especially my kids}. But when I look back on this blog in a few years, what will I say? "Oh, I remember that tablecloth! Ha! Memories." Probably not. Slowly, I'll come around and make this blog a little more about me, as difficult as it may seem now. I've actually heard from a few people who know me personally, and they've told me that reading this blog is like talking to me, which is good {unless you don't like talking to me, in which case...it's bad}. I'm planning to dig up some pictures, if I can find any where I'm not behind the camera lens, that is! ;-) Stay tuned, and thanks for reading if you made it this far. Nervous about hitting "Publish." But as my very first post title said: "Let's Do This!" Which means all of it. Even if I sometimes feel like this {courtesy of Layla Palmer via Pinterest}: Source: skreened.com via Layla on Pinterest Thanks to all the awesome bloggers who have inspired me to do more, and more importantly, share more...whether I like it or not. ;-) In the meantime, I'll be looking for more "Before & After" projects to feature, with a little "About Me" thrown in for fun. Let's do this!!!
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7/15/2012 10:09:26 am
7 months? Who knew! You're a rockstar! You must meet met at BlogHer in NYC on Aug 3-4! Pretty please? Don't make me beg!
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7/15/2012 11:17:01 pm
Girl......you can do it! It actually took me a while to evolve into telling some stories on my blog...I just was not sure people would be interested in that part. But...many of my friends read it and I know they would enjoy so that is how it came about....baby steps my friend...just like everything in life :) I am so glad you enjoy.....
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7/16/2012 11:11:27 pm
Your opportunities are wonderful girl! If you were "presenting" at a conference, you have more confidence than you think! YES you can do this...one step at a time.
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