Susie Light, Why I joined The Blogosphere
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Why I Decided To Join The Blogosphere

I decided to start a blog as a fun and creative way to dodge the “fever”. Baby fever is real and I catch it every time. It creeps up slow and subtle. Innocent infant admiration turns into full blown ovulation obsession in a matter of weeks. Currently, while my three year old gets ready to start preschool, I can feel myself on the doorstep of this crippling condition and I need to make a move.

I adore big families and I love my four children with all my heart, but I have to be honest about a few things before I start swooning over every baby I see: First, my husband Matt and I live a crazy traveling circus lifestyle, and adding another person to the mix simply isn’t the most logical thing to do. Second, as of now, Matt and I won’t be empty-nesters until we are 50 and 51 years old. Now that’s not necessarily old, but we started having children right out of college, so while most of my girlfriends were traveling and starting careers, I jumped headfirst into motherhood. I know that God has called me to be a wife and mother (a job that I wholeheartedly enjoy), but I do look forward to a day Matt and I can chase our “someday dreams”, and I can finally get a two-seater sports car and say goodbye to my beloved minivan. Third, the projected average annual cost of a four-year college in 2020 is $46,368 (a gross underestimate in my opinion). Multiply that by 4. Then by 4 again. Need I say more?

So what to do…

After much consideration I came to the conclusion that deliberate distraction will be my best line of defense against the “fever”. A simple hobby. Well, easier said than done. I considered going back to school (again), but I do realize that being a professional student is far too time consuming and costly to be considered a “hobby”. Besides, I don’t have a whole lot of time outside of Matt, my kids, and running our house for “hobbies”. The truth is, I really love taking care of my family and I have a blast creating a home for them. I know I’m blessed to be able to do these things and I never want to take it for granted. So, I began thinking about ways I could continue devoting myself to my family, still have a little time for myself, and focus on something outside of baby making. I have always enjoyed writing, but until recently haven’t had a reason to do it.

Wait a minute, I think this is a thing…

Just for the record, the term “Lifestyle Blogger” makes me cringe. Maybe because, as I described earlier, my lifestyle resembles that of a traveling circus. That’s why I LOVE reading beautifully designed blogs by perfectly put together women whose lives resemble a spread straight out of Elle Magazine. Part of me feels inspired by the artful balance of motherhood, trophy wife, and homemaker extraordinaire. Another part of me feels like it’s time to change out of my yoga pants/pajama pants/everything else pants and go style a table while my bundt cake is baking. But, I take it for what it is… an informing, fun, entertaining distraction.

What do I know, anyway?

The truth is, I’m no expert when it comes to fashion, design, or cooking because I’ve been busy… well, living my life. I’ve needed a cheat-sheet, so I turned to blogs and my stylish, beautiful, and talented friends to help bring me up to date on everything not related to Nick, Jr. I have an army of savvy friends who simply text me things like, “Susie, these shoes, Nordstrom. You’re welcome” (You’re the best Landyn).  These gals helped me fake fancy while I was knee deep in homemaking hysteria, and are the only reason I don’t walk around town looking like I just walked off the set of Dawson’s Creek. Of course I’ve got a lot of growing left to do, but after 15 years I think I’ve become an expert at “pulling it off”.

Now it’s time to pay it forward…

So, I think I’ll do my 50 year old self a favor and try my hand at this blogging business. I’m truly looking forward to passing along some of the fashion, beauty, and home ideas I’ve gathered over the years. I’ll also be sharing some of my profound (or perhaps, mildly entertaining) observations about the world around me (did I mention I’m a Sociologist? Oh yeah, degree and everything. Impressive, I know). My hope is that you find a bit of value in my borrowed inspiration, or at the very least, some level of amusement in my desperate attempt to avoid the “fever”!

 

Photo credit to the wonderful and talented Enid Ricci. My arms just aren’t long enough for a decent selfie. Thank you for allowing me to be in a few pictures and convincing me to buy a “real” camera! xoxo

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16 Comments

  • Nicole Rice

    June 1, 2016

    So happy about this blog! Pulling it all off is what I want to do more, I already feel inspired by your words and beautiful site – thank you Susie. 🙂 #momssticktogether

  • Nicole Rice

    June 1, 2016

    So happy about this blog! “Pulling it off” is something I want to do more and your words and beautiful site have already inspired me. 🙂 Thank you Susie, – Nicole #momssticktogether

    • slight72

      June 2, 2016

      You’re so sweet but you do way more than “pulling it off”. Learned so much from you!! Thank your encouragement and support lady!! Thank YOU!! xoxo

  • Annette Januszka

    June 1, 2016

    Fun site!

    • slight72

      June 2, 2016

      Thank you Annette!

  • Ang

    June 1, 2016

    Susie I love the blog! And those shoes tho!!!! ❤️

    • slight72

      June 2, 2016

      Thanks Ang! You would rock those shoes! Miss you!
      xo

  • Mimi's Spider

    June 1, 2016

    Nothing but awesomesauce. Funny, cool and definitely light.

    XOXO,
    The Mom

    • slight72

      June 2, 2016

      Thanks Momma!! Love you! xoxo

  • Kelli

    June 1, 2016

    LOVE IT. Can’t wait to read more!! <3

    • slight72

      June 2, 2016

      Thanks Yo! And thank you for being the best “proof reader in chief” ever!
      you rock Kelli Johnson!

      xoxo

    • Mimi's Spider

      June 2, 2016

      Yay Kelli! I love this too.

  • Cat

    June 1, 2016

    I LOVE the Intro to the blog because it was so true…I love that you will be sharing tips and RECIEPES! You are totally pulling off the stylr and Homemaking skills. I AM READY FOR THE NEXT POST!

    • slight72

      June 2, 2016

      Thanks Cat! Gonna make a post about Living Wells Farm soon! Best horse farm in Maine!

      xoxo

  • Landyn

    June 2, 2016

    Love it Susie!!! I’m really excited for you boo bear! ❤️❤️ Looking forward to each post! Xx

    • slight72

      June 2, 2016

      Thanks Sugar! That means a lot coming from the Queen of Inspiration! Miss you like crazy!

      xoxo

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