Why Blog

I never thought I would be a blogger. It was not until I became a mother and enjoyed reading all my creative friend's blogs that I even followed blogs. If I wanted to talk about being a mother or my daughter I would of started right after Ava was born. She now close to 2.

I think the true reason well ok there are several. is the complete dissolvement of my relationship with my best friend a year ago this month (February) and last Fall I transitioned from a mom's group which had a very active message board to one that is not as active. So it felt like a mini blog. The mom's group I am in now fits better with my philosophy with parenting and they have best events.

It still took me several months to get the courage and need ( I have to express myself) to write one. Why courage? Well I tend to be more interested in social and controversial issues than the pleasant weather, how the kiddos are growing, etc. Although I am sure I will comment on these from time to time. I tend to be polarizing not that, that is my goal. I am more than willing to hear people's views. I have just noticed we tend to want to defend our point of view and not really listen to each other. I also fall victim to this as well. I was not sure I could handle personal comments my way. So we will see...

Why need well there is something cathartic about expressing yourself and it can become a mini therapy session for yourself to work through stuff. I have had a lot come down on my family this last month or so. I may share this in future posts. Also this lets my friends know my thoughts and feelings about stuff when we do not have the time to connect. I know I enjoy reading them from others.

Wow I just noticed you can allow comments for individual posts that's really cool! So depending how thick my skin is that day I will see if I will allow them or not.