So, I have to start somewhere, right? When it comes to blogging, or any other new endeavor we take on in this life, we generally start in a place of good intention. We open ourselves up to all that the opportunity will bring. That’s where I’m at.
I have been brainstorming for some time what my career goals are/should be now that I am a mom. My place in this world, well, I certainly have found it. I know that this precious time in my child’s life is the most fulfilling time in my own. I will never again be so privileged and fulfilled as a human being…. and there has never been a topic that I have been so excited or inspired to write about.
Maybe I should also tell you that it took me a while to gain the desire to do something for myself since becoming a mom, and I think that is normal. The simple truth is that I am no longer the priority (and that is just fine with me!). When I realized that a bit of focus on “mom” and allowing myself the time to share my experiences in this way could be good for my family, I decided to give it a go.
I have an incredible amount of excitement about the possibilities that this blog can bring. More than anything, I expect the experience to be rewarding and I expect to get out of this experience what I put in. If other “mompreneurs” can find successes with blogging, then I have the opportunity to do so as well.
What do I know about blogging?
As the popular saying goes, “I don’t know what I don’t know”, but I will continue on to say that I do know that I have the confidence to find out what I don’t know, as intimidating as that might be.
All of my research on blogging tells me that the best way to get started is to dive right in and start creating content; lots and lots of content. I have done just that but I have also researched every little baby step that I have taken so far. I have tried to learn from the transparency of other bloggers that have been kind enough to share their experiences with all of us.
Slowly but surely, I have taken the plunge and published this first post (as soon as I hit go!). I can’t wait to look back on this post in the future to see how far I have come, and to be in a state of knowing some of the things then that I don’t know now… but there will always be something else to learn, and that is what will make this experience fulfilling.
Who is my intended audience?
You. Yes, you belong here. (See my about page)
It will especially be a good fit if you are a mom, or are planning to become one… and it will be an extraordinary fit if you are a mom with a Maine connection. I also intend to offer a lot of insight about my experience that may help you understand the perspective of a modern mom in your own life (be it a wife, a friend, etc). C’mon, we all know a mom. We are all quite different, but we still have so much in common.
The Future of this blog…
Eventually this blog will include local resources that will help Maine moms stay informed about local offerings and happenings. I will source information that I believe will be helpful to moms in Maine, moms thinking of moving to Maine, and moms who are planning to visit Maine.
I invite you to stay, and to follow along; watch me learn and grow from my experiences as a blogger. Obvisously there will be mistakes. Hopefully there will be successes. Regardless, I promise I will share the real experience with you. I trust that you will keep me accountable. I doubt you will be a worse critic than I will be of myself.
