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For some years now I have followed a handful of blogs on a regular basis and many more randomly.  Mainly relating to organisational tips, parenting topics, home renovation and I love the insight others have to offer.  All in the pursuit of running my household more efficiently to give me more time doing things with those I love.

I have toyed with the thought of starting my own blog on numerous occasions but have always talked myself out of it.  Why would anyone be interested in what I have to say?  What would I write about?  I don't even know how to blog....the negatives continued!  But on a whim I completed a blogging course recently and I'm feeling a little more confident to dive right in and have a go.  I'm not entering the blogosphere to gain fame or thousands of readers, in fact I'm doing it for more personal reasons, this is for my own personal gain.  However with an open mind one never knows how this may evolve?

I feel that I will have random offerings, no set topics, however I do love organising and parenting topics, so I think that's what my focus will be.

Share...
I would like to share some of my life lessons, my skills and my fears and use this platform to support like minded others albeit from a distance, maybe even help others like I have been helped by reading other blogs.  I have had a blessed life in many ways but have also had to overcome many obstacles and by sharing my lessons maybe I can give someone else the confidence to make changes or see the good in every day (especially Thursdays)

Its a chance to reach and share with a greater community from the comfort of my living room.

Support...
When I think deeply about the why and if I was honest with myself (and you) I'm hoping a blog might make me more accountable and reduce my procrastination levels.  This might be the support I need to make some positive changes.

To be honest I need a good kick in the backside, I'm too comfortable.  I could plod along being a pedestrian, but I feel I have more to contribute.  Being a new mum it's easy to put your own needs aside and focus on your child and family.

Often I'm too tired to drag my backside around the house let alone go for a 5km run!!! Sometimes my lunch is my toddlers left overs.  If I set some goals and send them out into the blogosphere then maybe, just maybe I will feel more inclined to work towards achieving them instead of dismissing myself for the benefit of others.

Express...
Yes I'm a mum that has chosen to stay home to raise her littlelion and that will remain my priority but I feel a need for an activity that allows me to keep my mind ticking over and for me to connect with the outside world.  I need to know that other adults value my input, my opinions.  Look I can cut a mean Shimmy Shake with the Wiggle team but sometimes I'd like to chat without rhyme and jazz hands and I can't imagine sitting down with Dorothy the Dinosaur and discussing the state of favelas in Brazil.

I would like the chance to express my views, a release, I'd like to be thought provoking, learn something about others and myself and start a conversation

Learn...
Since I was very young I've wanted to write a book, more so a picture book for children.  I enjoy writing and have used it quiet often as a therapeutic outlet.  I'm not sure if I am any good at writing but i enjoy the feeling of getting lost in it, the opportunity to express myself without judgement.  So my aim is that blogging will give me a chance to improve my writing skills.

Life is a work in progress, everyday is a great day to learn something new or something about yourself.


One of the biggest factors that has held me back from blogging years ago is privacy.  I savour my privacy and that of my family's. Am I able to write a blog without exposing too much about myself and more so my family, yet be open to put myself out there and enjoy the benefits of such expression? It's important to me not to exploit my family and write with integrity, so please keep me honest and let me know if I cross that line.

I do have concerns that blogging may take my attention and time away from my family, so it's important that I set some ground rules for that from the start.

How did your feel when you published your first post? Has your blog remained on the path you first intended or has it evolved into something very different?