Let me start by saying that I just discovered Kristin van Ogtrop quite by accident yesterday at Barnes & Noble. I picked up her book, Just Let Me Lie Down, and was instantly hooked! This is one lady who understands the life of a working mother. I don’t often make impulse book purchases but oh yeah, that one came home with me. I’ve read half of the book already because apparently this woman and I live the same life… (There is such comfort in knowing that others are in the same boat and can laugh about it.)
Upon further research I discovered that she can also be found online writing blogs for Real Simple magazine (she is the editor) and the Huffington Post. Here are a few gems for your Sunday reading pleasure:
I’m so excited to share with you my Yahoo! Shine You.Reinvented interview!
Yahoo! was at BlogHer talking about reinvention and I had the opportunity to sit down with them and talk about my personal journey:
I must confess, I really don’t like myself on video. I am highly critical of everything (!) especially my tendency to assume the I-talk-way-too-fast-because-I-am-nervous persona. Ahh, well.
Ever overanalyze something so much that you just can’t will yourself to take action? I do that regularly with this blog. It immobilizes me.
I’m afraid of the “niche.” In my brain I know that having a niche is a good thing. It gives you a community, a goal, common ground and lots to write about. Other than being a “mom blogger,” where do I fit? What is my niche? I’m not sure.
I have so many interests and so many passions that, again, I am often immobilized. I don’t know where to go first or what to do. Ever felt that way?
I love to read. I could write about that. I love to write. I love tech gadgets. Hmmm…. there is an idea! Fitness, beauty & lifestyle. How about kids and music? And gardening. I love that too. And I have been meaning to figure out how to skateboard. Oops! Can’t forget the running passion, can we? Maybe I will Vlog? Or not. Hmmm…. What should I write about again?
Gah!
I just don’t know where I fit in these days. Especially when it comes to blogging.
Sometimes I end up staring at the screen wondering what in the world I should blog about. And WHY anyone would want to read it.
Working momma. Flibbertigibbet. Family environs upkeep manager. Deadline juggler. Intellectual magpie... Random postings from a life of a working DC Metro mom. Unapologetically myself.
Let me start by saying that I just discovered Kristin van Ogtrop quite by accident yesterday at Barnes & Noble. I picked up her book, Just Let Me Lie Down, and was instantly hooked! This is one lady who understands the life of a working mother. I don’t often make impulse book purchases but oh yeah, that one came home with me. I’ve read half of the book already because apparently this woman and I live the same life… (There is such comfort in knowing that others are in the same boat and can laugh about it.)
