I like to write.
This is my second go at a blog.
I like blogs because they are a creative outlet for me.
I also like blogs because they let me share the things I want to talk about with anyone who wants to hear it!
I don’t love the word ‘blog’.
I am uncomfortable using social media to ‘promote’ my blog. I am thankful for Abby Campbell’s guidance and patience.
The number one word people use to describe me is honest. Sometimes that hurts my feelings. I wish it was nice…though I understand their choice. A girl can dream.
I think my best trait is that I am funny. My worst trait is that I am impatient. Oh, I am also too competitive, too intense and somewhat inflexible.
I am self-deprecating – that extends to members of my family.
I never, ever want to make it appear like my life is perfect. But my blog is meant to be a mostly happy place!
Eric and I would have liked to have had four kids but we suffered two miscarriages between Mia and Chloe and we didn’t want to put ourselves through that again. We are grateful we were able to have three.
On that note, I lost my dad when I was 25 to a heart attack. Life is short.
Also on that, that note, I have a strong and ever present fear of death.
Also on that, that, that note, I am not religious.
Back on the bright side, we camp for three weeks every summer in a tent trailer. Our campsite has no electricity or running water. We live out of coolers with blocks of ice.
My favourite simple breakfast is tea and sourdough toast with butter and peanut butter. I also love breakfast buffets.
I like to be first in line at buffets. I only let my Grandma go before me. She is 98 years old.
That was far more than I intended on sharing.
Thank you so much for reading.
xo
A bit more…here is my old blog!
(Photo by Abby Campbell)
I’m lucky enough to have you as a good friend so I can’t wait to see where this honesty goes as we get old and gray together. 😂 It was your honesty, competitive spirit and humour that makes you one of the best friends a girl could have.
xoxoxoxo
I cried. Not entirely sure why. But, I also loved this! Your honesty is admirable, I am sure I’ve told you this before. Your woman-strength is on point. Thanks for sharing, I love your writings.
Ah, thanks, Justine. Sometimes I think I’m just too much but I can’t help it – it’s who I am. I appreciate the support 🙂
Good job on the honesty and keeping it real. This is what I enjoyed about you the first time we met. It appeared and appealed to me early on , that you knew what you wanted and just went for it. Keep it up!
Thank you, Gail. I feel the same! Thanks for reading.
Love it! You are honest but I don’t think that really should hurt your feelings – even if someone isn’t receiving your honesty as you intended at least your aren’t fake. There is nothing more insulting or condesending than people who are fake and think you can’t see through it. Just my two cents!! Love ya!
Thanks, Hil. I like your two cents 🙂
I enjoy reading your blogs Lori. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, your dreams your passion and especially your family.
Ah, thanks Becky. And thanks for reading. I’ll always have fond memories of chatting with you at Images 😉
Thanks for sharing. I love your sense of humour!! I haven’t had a chance to comment on your posts, but I have read them all and I want you need to know I throughly enjoy them. Your writing is fresh and inspiring!!
Thank you, Francesca. You have been there since the original blog! Hope to see you this summer! A camping post is coming soon. Not that you will need it!
Love this post! ❤️ Thanks for sharing all of that.
All of which you knew and you like me anyway!
I learned some new things about you. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading.
So refreshing to hear honesty from someone to make others feel human! Keep up with the writing
Thanks, Staci. I have to censor myself from getting too real all the time!