Friday, August 10, 2012

How Much I know About Blogging

I have been blogging since 2005. My first blog was private and only friends and family could see it. In 2010, I started a public blog on blogger.com and it now has 40-something followers. I write about my family, our health issues (we have a lot, unfortunately), homeschooling, and just life!   

Thursday, August 9, 2012

creating a test blog

I am a VERY new blogger. I actually just decided to research what blogging is all about thirty minutes ago.  I am extremely passionate about my politics and can't seem to stop posting my thoughts on Facebook. Started thinking that perhaps I would be suited to blogging. Can't wait to learn more about it.

B is for Blog

If A is for Apple as in the multimillion dollar corporation, then B is most definitely for Blog. Blogging is a twenty second century must; if you haven't joined the band wagon now is the time. 

Monday, August 6, 2012

About Us

I am a child of God, a wife and homemaker, and mother of four children.  I spend my days homeschooling my children, feeding my family, and trying to keep our home from looking like a tornado has passed through--I love to cook, but not to clean. 

My husband is my best friend and we have been married for fourteen years.  He is a preacher who is also a writer for our local newspaper.  I am blessed to have a husband who truly loves the Lord and wants to serve Him.

Our eldest son is nearly thirteen and is a bit of a bookworm.  He loves all things math and science.  He likes to draw pirate cartoons.

Our only daughter is eleven.  She is my biggest helper.  She loves purple and pink, and birds and flowers, and climbing trees and running barefoot through the backyard.

Our middle son is six.  He is the happiest child I have ever known.  He has Fragile X Syndrome which means that he has to work a lot harder than most to accomplish the same things.  He loves cars, trucks, and anything else with wheels.

Our youngest son is four and is under the mistaken impression that the world revolves around him.   He is sweet and loving most of the time, but lets everyone know when he is not happy. 

Sunday, August 5, 2012

The Quirky Gardener

Much like life, I like to find the unexpected in a garden. From a bowling bowl to a work of art, hung on the fence, color and structure in the garden don't just come flowers. Art made from reclaimed items or anything you mind can dream up!  As seasons change and the flowers fade your art will have a stunning effect all year long. Always changing and evolving, your garden is your fashion statement with nature. 

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Now that I'm Here I'm Lost

A little tidbit is that I'll be leaving the good USA at the beginning of September for life as an ex-pat in Mexico.  Little did I expect to be a raving maniac in a foreign country during my first 50+ years on the globe in the City of Brotherly Love.  Strange things are happening as the old redhead used to say. 

New Adventures

Have you ever been afraid to try something new? 

I've been working as a hairstylist for the last 14 years.  A craft and skill that I will carry with me always.  Hairdressing has given me the opportunity to live and work abroad. I've traveled to amazing cities for education to further my craft.  Life long friends have been made and I've met truly inspiring people along the way.  However, it is time for a change.  In the last year or so I have incurred some injuries that make it very difficult to do my job.  Perhaps this has been my body's way of telling me what I've already known.  Somewhere along the way I've lost the passion and the drive to carry on with this amazing career.  I'm slowly dipping my toes into something new!  I've changed positions and I'm currently working at a great salon.  Instead of doing hair, I am working as the salon coordinator and social media expert.  There is only one problem.  I am totally new to social media!  How can I be in charge of something they know very little about?  The answer seems pretty simple.  Passion.  I have always had an strong interest in media.  What I've lacked is time to explore those options.  So here I am.  Trying to teach myself something new.  Blogging seems like a great first step as I will be creating one for the salon I work for. 
Thanks for reading.  I'm both excited and scared about this new endeavor.  Stay tuned, and I hope you enjoy following along with me on my journey!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

What I Like To Do Vs. What is Expedient

I don't really have a hobby. I like to read but I'm so busy trying to
find an online business that I don't read for pleasure much anymore, except the bible. I read
excessively because I am constantly trying to learn things that I am not familiar with concerning
starting and online business.  This is why I'm checking out this course on blogging.  This journey
into the internet arena is tedious for me because I am basically computer illiterate,except when
     it comes to the email section.  I'm only familiar with Yahoo in that category.  I tried gmail and
finally decided to only use Yahoo.  gmail was so unfamiliar to me that it seemed complicated.
 I enjoy reading because I love learning new things and no
 matter what I read I seem to learn something from it.
It is a pleasure to take this course because the technique is so refreshing.  I am learning by doing
and this process is obviously well thought out and effective. I have learned so much already and
am looking forward to taking the 101  course.

The start of something new!

Hello! This is the first of many blog posts i'll write. I'm going to be mainly writing about my new adventures of homeschooling and a little bit about our cabinet buisness. I enjoy telling stories and listening to other people's stories. I cannot wait to share my journey with you!

I'm Just Saying

I am a little old lady who is determined to start a business on line.  However, I realize I don't have the necessary skills.  So, this is one of my ventures into preparing myself for success online.  I did not and probably still don't really understand blogging.  However, I am hoping by the time I finish this course, I will have a better chance at succeeding in an online business..
I was really shocked when I took the first quiz and found that I knew more than I understood about
blogging.  This will be another adventure in life. I wish all of you new bloggers success in whatever you
goal is with this course.