Thursday, September 29, 2011

Day 29 In this past month, what have you learned

Boy oh, boy, like I mentioned before I started this challenge out just so that I'd commit to blog daily, at least for 30 days! I didn't really feel I'd glean anything from it, I think I can admit I was wrong.

  • "Numero uno", I learned how much I loath taking picture of myself. After reflecting on it, its not just the weight gain but more the uncomfortable feeling of being the center of attention. I don't think there's a way to take a picture of someone and NOT make them feel the center of attention really.
  • I learned that "time waits for no man", it literally feels like just yesterday I started blogging and not 5 years ago, I still feel as if I have nothing to say, I still feel as if I ramble Ad nauseam and I still forget that it's MY blog, which means it really doesn't matter if my posts consist of "rambling nothings"!
  • I learned how much Big C is on my mind, and I wonder if I cross his mind in equal amounts. I guess a mothers natural tendencies are to nurture, it seems as if with Baby C it comes with ease, with Big C there's that fine line between being motherly and being a loving wife.
  • I learned that I still have a tremendously hard time finishing what I start, but, there's always a but, I'm a certified expert in making the "To Do" list of things I'd like to start and never finish.
  • I learned that I'm not alone in my thoughts and feelings, I felt totally "out of the loop" and thought I was wearing my age on my sleeve, when I barely knew where the shuffle mode was on my iPhone only to find out many don't even own an iPod, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.
  • I learned that I have so many feelings towards my mother that with ease, I can express on paper but yet I dare not mention them in person, for fear of making her feel sad or feel guilty or lacking, when in all honestly, I feel there's no greater gift that she could have given me than, all she's given me thus far.
  • I learned that the English dictionary needs a word stronger than "acquaintance" but not as strong as  "friend"....there are many people I've come to know in "blogland" who deserve more than the acquaintance status but I wouldn't have the gall to call them at 3AM when stranded at the airport either.
  • I think what stands out the most after reading other peoples "30 days of blogging challenge" is that I'm honestly no different than anyone else. I eat, sleep, and breath for my family just like everyone else. I have feelings and errant thoughts that sometimes should stay in my head but often escape out onto paper just like everyone else. That I move, walk, and run to beat of my own drum....sometimes my drum beat is in tune with those around me, other times we're a metronomes beat off BUT......."That's just fine with me!"

I'm doing 30 days of blogging challenge! this is day 29, see the rest here.

8 comments:

  1. I don't like feeling like the center of attention either EVEN THOUGH I write a blog hahaha :)

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  2. you've done so well keeping this up all month! I know what you mean about a level of friendship between acquaintance and friend! Hmmm what should we call it??

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  3. I'm a huge procrastinator myself, so I understand the never ending to do list that keeps growing and growing. I have however gotten better over the years. One of my blog readers asked me if I may have ADD when I said I procrastinate so much I wanted to say b*&$h hell no! But I didnt...LOL! But I really wanted to. Good Post!

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  4. You did a great job luv...
    I love all your thoughts mentioned...kuddos to you for just being you, remaining true 2 self, a great mom and wife!

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  5. Mel I am so happy that you did this 30 day blog challenge. I enjoy reading your blog each day.

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  6. Well done, almost there! I love that you're gonna finish day 30 on the 30th!
    I'm still working on figuring out that fine line between being a loving wife and mothering.
    I agree there should be a word in between, what about pal? amigo? buddy? For all the people who make the airport call at 11pm perhaps xx

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  7. I heart you!!! Yes we are all alike in many different ways! This was a fun challenge AND thank you for giving me the idea to go back and do updates on a few of the questions! It's hard to believe that I completed this challenge almost a year ago!

    You know you can hit me for motivation on my blog or twitter whenever you'd like. Even if it's small, set a goal to close out the year!

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  8. I learned that you need to be more generous to yourself about your beauty and take more pictures. Let me assure you that if you are ever stuck in the Joplin, Missouri airport at 3AM, I will come and get you:) Now, drum roll please as we look forward to #30.

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