Who I Am………..
What I Do………..
Why I Blog……..
What The Misfits Mean to me……..
Here are my thoughts on these important questions. I hope that they will help to inspire you to write a post, and join in this terrific group!
- Who I Am…………..I really am just a simple woman who loves the simple things in life. My family and home have always been at the top of the list of my important things. My husband has always been my number one support. He doesn’t always understand why I blog, but he supports me anyway. He agreed to let me pay to self-host, and never grumbled when I paid for my theme framework. My kids are my pride and joy, and our home is my biggest source of comfort and joy.
- What I Do……….Right now, am a barista at a local cafe. It is the perfect job for me. I am able to be PT, and be home for most of the important things going on in my family’s life. I am a college graduate, but my previous career path turned out to be a big source of stress in my life. So I made the decision to step away permanently. It has been almost 5 years, and I don’t miss that aspect of my life in one little bit. Well, maybe the financial benefits, but those came with a price too.
- Why I Blog……….I started blogging a few years ago just to share thoughts and ideas with everyone. I am an Admin of a ladies message board, and it was a great way to talk about my everyday life. But blogging became a way to try to inspire and encourage others. There are days that I am totally frustrated with blogging because I don’t have enough time to write the posts I want to. I get discouraged because I spend all this time writing posts, but I get no interaction for those reading the blog. And I am scared to put myself out there. I don’t want to get hurt, and I don’t want someone to think less of me because I am writing my thoughts.
- What The Misfits Mean To Me………… Unconditional support. Being there for someone not because you have to, because you want to. You are never afraid to ask questions because you won’t be made to feel stupid. Laughter. Sisterhood. Friendship. Fun.
So that is my first post for Misfit Monday Blog Hop. If the Misfit Blogging Buddies sounds like something you are interested in becoming a part of, please don’t hesitate to check us out via this hop next Monday, April 30 or you can visit us on Facebook .
RULES for joining this hop:
1. You must write a post relevant to the topic for the week.
2. The link added with the widget below must be a direct link to your relevant post.
3. You must visit each link and leave a comment to show your support (over the span of the week and before the next Monday topic is posted).
4. The Misfit Bloggers reserve the right to remove any links deemed by ourselves as “unfit” to be a part of the hop (i.e. irrelevant, inappropriate, etc.)
5. You must post the “Misfit Monday Blog Hop” button as provided in the text area below somewhere on your post.
I love these getting to know bloggers better posts. Very insightful
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Monica recently posted..Old School Parenting
Twitter: dollsarealright
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(standing, clapping) What a great post ~ right from your heart. Your honesty is refreshing.
Patricia recently posted..Express Yourself Through Creativity!
Twitter: MOLM2011
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Thank you Patricia, that is so encouraging!
Twitter: candilandco
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Jen, Love your post. I love getting to know us all a bit more.
Candi recently posted..Where’s Candiland?
Twitter: cari_on
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Yay! Nice to get a formal introduction Jen! Thank you for being an unwavering member of the Misfitters.
Cari recently posted..Misfits Monday: Meet the Misfits
Twitter: SavingsATLmoms
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I love your post and feel I may need to hop right on in their with you all. I love meeting new people and there is nothing like the support of a blogger. Great job!
Quida recently posted..Kroger Sales Week 4-22 thru 4-28
Twitter: msbyn
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Hey, Jen, we have something in common… my hubby is totally supportive and yet doesn’t quite understand my need to blog/write/share so much online!!
I can also understand giving up one job/career path for another, although mine wasn’t quite as drastic. Its better to do the things that make us happy… for the good of the whole family.
Byn recently posted..Our First Official Public Outing!
Twitter: Sourire11
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Love the post! Very happy learning more about the wonderful Misfit Bloggers!
Sourire11 recently posted..Meet the Misfits.
Twitter: Sandyd90
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Hi Jen, Thanks for sharing, I pretty much did the same thing job wise, at least you get more time to spend with your family.
Sandz recently posted..Who Are The Misfits
Twitter: StorytimeFun
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Hi! I love your post and the whole idea of the Misfits.
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I just found the group today on FB. I would love to join in on the Blog Hop but do I need to wait until next week since I just joined?
Twitter: greatbeautybuys
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Hi Jen, I love how honest you are. It is so refreshing. I’m a new blog follower from the Members to Remember on VB. Hope to visit again soon.
Dayna Musto recently posted..Simple Steps to Younger Looking Skin
Twitter: JadeLDesigns
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These are always so fun, as we get to know the bloggers behind the writing! I love getting to know each of you!
Amber Edwards recently posted..Artistic Tuesday 4/24: Do you Have a Post that Needs Some LOVE? Link UP!
Twitter: Beard
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Cute idea! Will be back on Monday!
Twitter: panicfreeme
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Man, I want to enter this blog hop so bad. I have to leave for work soon, but hopefully will be able to post something good tomorrow. I’ve never done a blog hop but I this one is the *perfect* fit for me, a mom, wife, nurse, blogger, and recovering anxious person. Very eager to get to know other bloggers as well!
Jill recently posted..Panic Attacks Info Tip #3: Focus On The Present
Twitter: panicfreeme
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Sorry for 2 comments in a row, I have a question. How do I join the Misfits Bloggers Group? When I click on the link it takes me to the SITS Beginner Blogging Buddies page and says this is a closed group. Not sure how to join, can you help?
Jill recently posted..Gluten and Anxiety: Update
Twitter: MOLM2011
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There should be a button the right(the little gear thingie) that pulls down a menu that says request to join.
Twitter: fivelittlechefs
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What a great way to get to know you. I have found it hard to make connections and really get to know people. Technology is GREAT but that is one draw back. I love the idea!
Great post, Jen!
So glad to know you!
Rachel recently posted..Misfit Monday Week One: Meet the Misfits
Thanks for sharing and putting yourself out there. Sometimes you feel like you are just white noise, but sometimes you make great connections–you never know which it will be until you try! So keep it up!
Great post. It’s nice to get to know the blogger. Following you from Mom Blog Monday Hop.
Jessica @ At Home Take 2
Twitter: DawnsWorkatHome
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Great idea! My blog about daily life never fits into many categories except Mom Blog. This is awesome and I think I will be joining you.
It is nice to get to know other bloggers and see why they blog and how they started. We all have different personalities and it is cool to mingle.
Dawn recently posted..Friday’s Blog of the Day-April 27th
Twitter: _beckera_
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I just found this on SITS and hopped over to facebook to check you guys out (sent a join request). I’d love to know more about you guys, seems like a great group.
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