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Saturday, October 25

Me, Myself and I

I'm going through a bit of a...well, not midlife crisis. But I am trying to figure out who I am, what my values are, what is important to me and who I want to become. That is what this blog is for - exploring the facets of myself. It's less about my family (although of course they will appear once in a while because they are my life), and it's more about me. So, if you want to stick around, great! If you wonder why this blog has changed since the beginning, and are looking for more pictures and stories of my family, I have started a private blog with pictures and stories of my boys. It is private because of the nature of my husband's job. If you want an invitation to the private blog, e-mail me and let me know.

26 people wanted to leave a comment:

Brooke said...: I want to stick around! Love the kids, but it is nice to feel like I have girlfriends in the blogging world. It's fun to hear other things besides about families. I think when we make our whole lives about our families, we lose ourselves. Our families should be our lives, but we should also have our own interests, and I love to hear about other women's interests so that I can come to know myself better. Sometimes I just blabber on. Just slap me. Whatever. Do I make any sense? Do this for you! YOU, YOU, YOU!!!! DO YOU HEAR ME????; October 25, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Silly Shermans said...: I'm still here and kickin!; October 25, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Kristina P. said...: I think it's OK to change your blog to reflect your readership.

My blog is still pretty much the same as when I started, as it was never about my day to day life, but I have changed slightly that instead of posting about all about my weekend out of town, I pick one or two things to focus on.; October 25, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Lara Neves said...: I dont' think I ever saw your blog at the very beginning. I like it how it is. :); October 25, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Unknown said...: I think your blog can reflect where you are and what you are pondering at the moment, and you have a right to change it if you want.

I could never keep up with 2 blogs- my one is plenty, so it is a bit scitzo most times, and I am okay with that!

I will keep checking in, that's just the way I am!; October 25, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Anonymous said...: Stick with what you feel. Blogs are the best types of therapy I think. Mine has gotten me through some tough times. Just remember... Everything happens for a reason and all things happen for the greater good. (That way it's all encompassing ;)

If you want to smile, I highly suggest watching the Bonnie Tyler video. It's crazy and doesn't make sense but it is highly entertaining!; October 25, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Whitney R said...: My husband is a little paranoid for everyone getting their identities stolen from blogs. So I promised him within the month I'd get our last name off of everywhere. But that means changing our URL. I'm a little afraid of loosing contact with people.

He wanted me to make it private but I just couldn't do it. I know there are quite a few people who read my blog but don't comment and are his friends.

So this is a good idea to have two!; October 25, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Liz said...: That is ok that you have two separate blogs. That is why I made my blog private. I am going to email you for an invite Please.

Liz; October 25, 2008 at 7:24 PM
Steve, ToVah, Avery, and Z said...: I want to be a private blog stalker!! I love to see how Aiden is growing compared to Avery since they are 4 days apart. My email is
trumpet26@hotmail.com; October 25, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Heather of the EO said...: pfft. Like we're going anywhere, you silly goose. We love kiddos, but we love you too.

I hope you're okay! Saw your tweet and worried about you.

Prayers for you,
Heather; October 25, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Renshaw Family said...: I'd love to see your other blog too. Can you send me an invite???; October 25, 2008 at 9:23 PM
Elisa said...: I would love to see your family blog as well! I am not sure what your email address is, so here is my email address. ejpetersonfam@gmail.com. Hey, I have no idea why I thought of this, but did you end up doing anything with your front door area yet?; October 25, 2008 at 9:27 PM
Kayla said...: Yes, please invite me to that blog too! And I will send you that recipe when I have a second to sit down and type it up.; October 25, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Christine said...: Hey, cool! I'm excited to continue reading! And I'd like a private blog invite too please!; October 25, 2008 at 10:13 PM
my stay-at-home-momma drama said...: Just wanted to let you know I came across your blog and love your clever humor!; October 25, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Michelle said...: I have about 10 different blogs. hahahaha. The 2 I post on the most are my main blog and my journal blog...which I just started and is private and not even my husband gets to read. hahaha.

Can I get an invite to your other blog? I would like to follow both. :); October 25, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Jessi said...: What a great thing to use your blog for! Hope you don't mind if I peek in and see how it is going for you once in a while.. :); October 25, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Christa said...: Since I just became acquainted with you, I don't want to stop. I'm not going anywhere. I enjoy/appreciate reading what you write. There's nothing wrong with keeping it real.; October 26, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Wendy said...: Great! I love mid life crisis!!
and I'll be here too.; October 26, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Mary said...: Hey Erin, I would like to be invited to your private blog! I miss you guys around here!
Mary
mary@smithplanet.com; October 26, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Jilly Bean said...: You're so not alone. I have similar feelings sometimes. My family is the most important thing in the world to me. And as a result...I lose some of myself. That's not all bad. But it hurts sometimes to recognize that I'm forgetting French, my voice is nowhere near what it could be if I practiced regularly, etc. etc. I just always come back to the fact that I know I'm doing what Heavenly Father wants me to and my (and my family members') spiritual development is growing because of it. That's more important than my French or my singing voice.

You're a wonderful woman, Erin! Don't let the adversary distract you from knowing who you truly are! I love you! (Well, that's some good advice I can just turn around and give to myself, huh?); October 26, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Jilly Bean said...: PS I want in on your family blog. :); October 26, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Kim said...: I am a new visitor to your blog and admire you, because you are brave to share your feelings with the blogging world.

A little over a year ago, during my break between my LPN and RN, I had this desire to find out what my role was here on this earth. As I have been searhing, pondering and praying I haven't come to firm knowledge of why I am here. But through this search of mine, I have found that the 5 things that make me the happiest and most fulfilled in life are 1. Gordon (husban), 2. Brendon (son), 3. Kelsey (daughter), 4. Hailey (daughter) and 5. Shane (son). I realized during that summer what I was missing out on and that made me sad. I was so consumed with myself that I forgot the 5 most important things/people in the world to me. My priorities have changed and Sister Beck gave a talk in General Conference that helped me in my life.

I hope that you are able to find what you are missing, to bring you the peace you need. I just want you to know that through your blog I see that you already know who you are. The adversary is just working on you. Hang in there, we grow and learn from these experiences. Thanks for letting me meet you.; October 27, 2008 at 2:03 AM
Laurie said...: I love this blog.... Thanks for being so honest and have such good writing...
I would love to be invited on the new blog
love you; October 28, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Elisa said...: Blog for you!! Who cares what others think. I have another, hidden private blog for my family to see the photos and hear the stuff that would bore my readers into suicidal thoughts...; October 29, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Miles said...: Sign me up. Let me know if you need my email address.; October 31, 2008 at 3:30 PM

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