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What If. . . Wednesday

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Today's theme is What If. . . Wednesday.  What if. . .?  What if you stepped out of your comfort zone to try something new?  What if you decided to strike up a conversation with that really cool mom at the park?  What if you applied for the fabulous sounding job of a lifetime even though your current job is okay? 

So many of us stick to our everyday routines, go with the flow, or hold onto habits.  Since leaving my job as a counselor at the local community college, I've discovered I'm much happier the times I've taken a risk or tried something new.  Take this blog, for instance.  I'd say putting my life, struggles, and insecurities out there for public view is stepping out of my comfort zone just a bit.  But, in doing so, I've developed a renewed sense of purpose, found the motivation I needed to start writing, and met a lot of interesting people along the way.  The rewards were worth the risk.

As I work toward my goals, I will continue to take risks, and I'll share those endeavors with you each Wednesday.  Maybe following my leaps will inspire you to take some baby steps of your own.  And please feel free to make a comment and share your experience; what if. . . we motivate each other?


posted by Blabby
Thu, 07/10/2008 - 12:36am

"Talk to the cool mom at the park" - that cracks me up. You're right about stepping out of our comfort zones. I think it's so hard for stay at home moms to find friends - especially if you're not into the effort that it takes to go out and FIND friends! I'm happy to find your blog, Mary Smiling Thanks for stopping by mine!


posted by Mary
Thu, 07/10/2008 - 1:07am

Glad to see you here, Blabby, and to know there's someone out there who can commiserate. It's definitely tempting to just stay inside in your sweatpants and messy hair, living in the world of Zack and Cody and Hannah Montana. But I'd like to keep what little sanity I have left, so I'll keep putting myself out there. But when I do have to stay in, it helps to check in with blogs like yours that keep me laughing!


posted by Frazzy
Thu, 07/10/2008 - 6:11am

Totally relate here! Especially about the "cool mom at the park" lol! All my social graces exist in cyberspace, I'm such a doof in person Sticking out tongue Great post all around, my risk was committing to going back to school and doing the job I've been wanting to for years and years Smiling You have a very pleasant way of writing, as soon as I figure out how to make a blogroll I'm going to add yours!


posted by Mary
Thu, 07/10/2008 - 8:46am

Thank you so much, Frazzy! I SO appreciate the kind words. Good for you going back to school. As a former college advisor, I'd say the best (and my favorite) students were the women who returned to school after an absence. I always told them if you can be a mom or run a household, you can certainly be a student! Nice to see you here.


posted by nadia
Thu, 07/17/2008 - 2:46pm

What if ... I add you to my blogroll. Then I'll be able to keep myself updated with your posts Smiling


posted by Mary
Fri, 07/18/2008 - 12:47am

Wonderful, Nadia! You're on my blogroll! I love your photographs.


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