Back to the blogging world! Time to talk life.
At first glance, you might find the name of my blog interesting. Or maybe not. But either way I'm going to explain it to you.
Let's go back, back to when I was growing up. My parents were those super cool parents, you know, the kind who all your friends liked? The kind who friends would say, "You should consider yourself lucky. I wish my parents were that cool!" Well, now that I'm older... married... "grown up" if you will... I have to say I agree with all of those friends. I have some pretty cool parents. I admire their advice, and value their wisdom. They are some pretty smart folks, in matters of the head, and of the heart. They know when to interject, and when to back off and let a life lesson play out.
My dad's motto has always been my favorite and something I have used many times over. He always said to "eat life up with a big ol' spoon." To this day I think that's genius. Such an oversimplified statement, obviously, but genius in its simplicity. I mean really, what's not to enjoy about life? And why do we get stuck trudging through it, just managing to get by day after day? His motto stands as a constant reminder to me that life is good, life is a gift, life should be enjoyed. To the fullest. Work hard, play harder.
So therein lies the decision to call my blog "big ol' spoon." Because on this thing, we'll talk about life... what it's made up of, how to get the most out of it, how to grab hold and eat it up with a big ol' spoon.
5 comments:
Madelyn, or should I call you Maddy? :) I loved reading this, and I love this story. It is definitely a good word at a perfect time for me. I'm gonna get me a big ol' spoon! Looking forward to more of your posts!
So glad to hear that Rhonda!! That's awesome. And by the way, today's post is a little bit of advice for blogging. I know you're interested in blogging, so check it out and tell me what you think! I have a feeling I'd very much enjoy reading your blog. You could even do a photo blog with commentary, because the shots you get are priceless!
Thanks for the compliment! I have actually been tossing around an idea for a blog for about a year and a half (how bad is THAT!?) that involves walking (because I need to exercise) with my camera (because I love to take pictures). I thought about a daily blog about things I see on my daily walk, maybe even some funny things. I thought of this when I was spending time in Houston...never know what you're going to see THERE! LOL Anyway, there is never enough time for all the things I'd like to do, so that would incorporate getting in shape, my love for photography (amateur as it is) and my love of writing (also amateur!). Whaddaya think? Of course I'm a chicken, so it may never happen. LOL I'm going to read the advice now, even though I'm supposed to be writing a speech!
Oh definitely do it! That would be super cool, and unique! A photo blog with a twist. :) I love the idea.
Ok, now I feel I HAVE to because I actually told someone. :) The catch is once I start walking I can't come home until I capture something on camera that is worthy of writing about, even if only briefly! As much as I second guess myself, I might walk for days before I get back home. LOL...
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