As mentioned in my holiday letter, which hopefully (fingers crossed!) is now visible to anyone who would care to read it, I am going to try to post at least twice a month during 2012. This is the first post to start off January.
Michelle Argyle wrote a post last week, it is in part about not comparing yourself. And I realized that this is one of my major problems in life. I keep comparing myself to what I think I should be, how I assume other's expect me to be...I am not exactly sure how to figure out what it is that I myself really want, and what it is that I think others want me to be. But that is not really what this post is about. :) (Or maybe it is, because usually during editing I would have read this, wondered if it really fit my theme, and probably ended up cutting at least part of it!)
This post is my first of the year to say YAY ME! I don't have to be at some eloquent best to create a post, or share some pictures that I don't think are good enough (because I love my sister Alyse dearly!; but, having a professional photographer in the family has made me feel inadequate and hesitant to put up pictures and also let's face it Photoshop really does scare me :p). Or even worry about if anyone else will read or like my posts. This year my blog is going to be truly for me, a way that I can remember the everyday and fun things I see and do, without all the stresses and excuses for why I can't and haven't blogged. I am embracing this season's Biggest Loser motto, well for blogging anyway: NO EXCUSES!
If no one reads this or comments I will be fine! Yup! I am determined to be okay with this...well at least trying to not be as insecure. I also did my first review of a book today on Goodreads and am looking forward to attempting to enjoy both of these sites to the fullest this coming year.
Fuzzy Nation by John ScalziMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A very interesting commentary on "humanity" and "human rights" set in an engaging and endearing science fiction world. Fun character development throughout, with a protagonists you can't always decide if you love or hate (though I do have to say I would take the dog any day!), but enjoy watching his reactions regardless of his personal morality.
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Yay! I look forward to being able see whats going on in your life. Miss you!
ReplyDeleteYAY HOLLY!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your blog posts. Jesse grinned when he heard me go, "Holly wrote!" and said my whole face smiled. That's how happy I am to get to read something of yours.
I'll work on that too. You know, the whole "don't compare myself nor hold something back because it isn't as good as what someone else does" thing. Maybe we can cheer each other on?
Having Dad and Mom read Fuzzy Nation definitely was a nice way to travel on the trip with you last month. I like your review, too! Tells a lot without spoilers. Well done!
PS Sadly I can't see your holiday letter. The last things I can read on this blog are from mid-October.
Oh! I will certainly enjoy hearing more from you on your blog! Truly, what a wonderful thing to resolve to do! I hope we can all stop comparing and just love ourselves for who we are and all the wonderful mistakes and boring stuff and exciting stuff and crazy stuff that encompass us as people and our lives. Yay!
ReplyDeleteHey now! Don't ever hold yourself back from posting photos EVER! Not especially on account of me. I, even though am a professional, know how to take just a simple snapshot that never gets Photoshopped. You've seen me with my phone out taking photos of you guys... it can be that simple. I really don't want you to feel pressure just because of that. It's just about the memories that you capture!!! Please don't be shy about putting up your photos, I've always loved looking at your photos!
ReplyDeleteSorry for that rant. It's important to me though, that you know that.
I'm glad your writing again, and I look forward to all of your future posts!!!
I LOVE YOU WOMAN!! Don't forget that!!!