I think this is a first. I have actually followed through on a new year resolution.
I do have quite a few going this year, but one I have been toying with for a while is writing a blog. I mean, everyone does it, so why not me? Well, there is the small matter of having something to say and I have always been a little self-conscious about putting my thoughts out there for everyone to read.
But, I think it will be good for me to take time every day to write about what’s on my mind so here I am! (You should be warned I really like using parentheses and exclamation marks – apologies in advance to all those pedants out there!)
I am hoping there will be kernels of wisdom, truth and humour in my posts. I am a wife, mother of three, keen observer of politics, avid tennis player, history buff, lover of rugby league and cricket and mother of a child with high functioning autism and albinism.
I love talking and love all aspects of social media, particularly Twitter and Facebook. I am constantly struggling with balancing my family and work commitments and sometimes find myself drowning in it all – like everyone else!
I also struggle with a crisis of identity most of the time – I am known more as my kids’ mother than as me, as a person. But through everything I have retained my sense of humour which I am sure will continue to get me through all that is thrown at me.
So, my resolution this year is to try and organise myself a little better, especially in light of returning to work in March, and I hope this blog will help me put things into perspective. If it also occasionally entertains others, that will be welcome too!
I hope 2011 proves to be a great year for all and I look forward to sharing bits of my life with you as we move through it…
What a cool time to start a blog, the New Year.
So did you keep to your New Years resolution of organising yourself a little better?
Well, I think I have done well keeping up with the blog – coming up to my one year anniversary very soon!
As for the organising thing, that’s still a work in progress… But I have gotten somewhat better at it since I have been back at work – out of necessity rather than any great ability on my part though!
I am also a heavy user of exclamation marks – and use humour to survive my often crazy life!!!!! You know it’s only this year I’ve started to realise I have to carve out more of a personality for myself. Emily 🙂
I have always used humour as a defence against the crap that life can throw at me – it’s true, if you can’t laugh, you’ll cry. So I choose to laugh.
I look forward to watching your journey to reclaim your identity this year Emily – good luck with it!
I must also confess that I am a compulsive over user of exclamation marks! See, Injustbused one. And I don’t consider them “screaming” 🙂
I’m glad you share my love of exclamation marks Cathy. I have learned to edit some of them out but I can’t bear to part with all of them!
Ditto about the elipses, exclamation marks and parentheses!
I honestly couldn’t survive without them – seriously!
This was a great first post! Mine was a recipe lol. I didn’t know what to say to start with so I jumped right into what I know – food. I hope your blog is turning out to be all that you had planned for it. 🙂
I love that you just jumped into things. It’s really weird to write that first post, not knowing if anyone will ever read it. I’m so pleased we’ve been able to share the love around today!
And yes, after a few years slowly meandering along and learning a little more about the blogosphere, I’m pretty happy with my little piece of cyberspace!
I enjoyed reading your first post Kirsty! I like that you said why you started the blog and gave an insight of your life and your family. Thanks for hosting. By the way, I use a lot of exclamation marks in my comments!!!
Thanks Rita. And you’ve got to love the exclamation mark – I certainly couldn’t do without them!
a truly perfect resolution to make, and even better to keep
I especially like your paragraph about identity – so much of what you say is so true for all of us
Thank you for hosting the link-up – great idea xx
Thanks for joining in Josefa – it’s been truly wonderful to see how everyone started out and how differently each person approached their first post. I’ve really enjoyed today!
Your first post is awesome! and I am glad that you are still blogging.
Thanks Melanie – I’m actually still in awe that I am still here – who actually ever keeps their new year resolutions???? Crazy…!
Great first post. I hope that 2011 was as great year for you. It’s interesting looking back at stuff like this 🙂
Two years on a going strong !!!!
Have the best week.
Me
Who knew an off the cuff new years resolution would ever last????
Great start and I love that it came from a new years resolution xx
Thanks Catherine – I’d like to think that it represents proof that not all new years resolutions are doomed to failure!
Great start to a new year, I hope 2011 did indeed prove to be a great one.
I was very self conscious publishing my first post. And Even then I had it all private still, not searchable or on blogger.
2011 ended up being a pretty good year, big but good. 2012 ended up being an even bigger one – I’m a little scared about what 2013 will bring! I have certainly become more confident in blogging and sharing my opinions in the years since I started – I’m glad you took the step to be ‘found’!
What a great resolution you made! And great to see you’ve still kept it! Ooops looks like I like exclamation marks too 😉
There can never be too many exclamation marks Renee!
I love that it started as a NY resolution and you’re still going strong!
I know – I’m afraid no NY resolution will ever be able to compare or compete with this one Lydia!
Since starting your blog, and at the time feeling as though you are most often known as your “kids’ mother”, do you feel you have more of an identity now?
You know, I do feel more myself now. I think it has helped that my kids are a little older and less dependent in some ways but I do feel I have reclaimed my own identity with this little piece of cyberspace. Making the wonderful blogging connections I have in the last few years has also helped me feel more like me again. It has been a beautiful, positive, intriguing and exciting journey and I hope it continues in the same way for years to come!
Loving reading these first posts – look how long you have stuck around. I always get a feeling of contentedness, and support for others through your writing. A good secret weapon, I think!
Thanks for that Katy – that’s a really lovely thing to say! I must say, I really enjoy first posts – very fascinating to find out what motivated us all in the first place and to see how far we have all come.
2011 and beyond! Great first post – look at what you’ve created! 🙂
Your blog is such an asset to our community! Thanks o much for linking up with The Lounge X
Great first post – really sets up the blog nicely! Thanks for sharing.
I love that you are so positive and enthusiastic and you’ve stayed that way. With such enthusiasm exclamation points are essential!! xo
What a fabulous day to start a new blog – 01 Jan, and you sure have stuck with it! xx Nikki
Awesome.
Mine started as a new years resolution also. My first post was on New Years Day – the next was in May – ah well, I got going eventually
I am so impressed that you not only followed through on a resolution but 2 years later are still at it xxx
Wow, following through on a new year’s resolution! That’s rare – and impressive! I love the way you’ve introduced yourself, your goals and your penchant for parentheses! What a positive first post.
It’s been so nice to have the opportunity to go back and read everyone’s first posts. It’s taking me ages to get through everyone though! Thanks for sharing and sticking to your resolution.