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I have always loved change.
Changing my room around.
My hair.
My handwriting.
Planning a new project.
Yes, even moving.
(Good thing, too, since we've had lots of opportunity for that.)
I even love thinking about change, in the abstract:
how we approach it, how to do it.
So, yes, sometimes (but not always) it is as simple as:
keep doing what you're doing or change something.
After three years of blogging + keeping on doing what I'm doing, I've decided to make some changes around here on this site: changing the wallpaper and furniture, giving several of my interests separate pages, making a friendlier template, and a brand new URL: basic-joy.com. Go browse around, open house style (lots still under construction) and see what you think. Feedback welcome!
I'll continue to double-post at both sites for a bit but be sure to change your bookmarks and feeds to the new address. (Go on, I'll wait. I don't want to lose you! Really. I'm serious. Go do it.)
[pause. whistling. sorry I was so pushy.]
Fantastic.
If you have time to answer, will you be my focus group? Here's what I'm wondering:
1. I'm thinking of changing the name of Letters to a Parent to The Parentstorialist. Thoughts? (I made up the name, which is probably obvious. Does it make sense? You know--parents, telling stories...kind of like The Sartorialist but for parents...get it?) OR should I just stick with the original--straight forward, kind of boring, but already known? The new site has an upload button to submit letters/stories directly and lots of other added goodies. I love it.2. I'm adding a page about being a student and mom because I get a lot of emails asking for advice about balancing grad school with motherhood. I'll also use that page to talk about what I'm working on so I don't bore the rest of you (and only bore those who are interested in that kind of thing...) What think ye?3. Also, to be unveiled later, is a page on raising children. I have been longing to have a place to keep child development ideas, links & discussions and summarize research I read. What kinds of things do you wonder about or like to read about children and parenting? What sites do you use for child rearing information?Thanks, internet friends! Stay tuned for a sitewarming party in the future...
6 comments:
WoW!
So much to take in...
I AM happy (to answer that first question)but I adore a good change.
Can't wait to check out your new digs! Sounds fabulous; but really, I would have expected fabulous since it's coming from YOU...
Happy creating!
xo
So why do I have to click on to that link 59 minutes before I need to be sitting in class? Looks AWESOME! And every single solitary day I wonder HOW DO YOU DO IT? I mean, this is my second time around for pursuing the master's degree, but I can't quite process it in my brain how you can be pursuing your doctorate degree WITH CHILDREN. My kids seem to be the neediest on the nights when I have class or on the days I am sitting at my computer writing. Then I feel guilty and like a bad mom and wonder why I don't have enough patience or time to help them with what they need to do, etc. Can't wait to check out your new site. (My professor for tonight's class has instituted a "no computer policy" most likely because she knows there are people like me that would get distracted and go blog hopping during class instead of paying attention).
Hi sweet Annie,
I'll speak a little of your love language to let you know I care - I'm a quality time girl so I'd really prefer to bask in your presence.
I took a little time to look at your website, Letters to a Parent (I like the old name better)and Segullah (I made a comment on Pieta moments). I'm home with Heidi and she wants her turn on the computer - but i want to talk to you about change. It's been a year of change as well as paralysis for me. I'm feeling old, but wise. Slow yet capable - less confident but more human.
I was reading about death yesterday. Last night I started Barefoot Heart and dreamed of the many people who have helped me become the woman I am. - you are one of them Annie. I love you.
wow wow wow. look at you go1 i love it. and soon i will be a student-mom, too...wondering how that is going to work out. i start in january. i love your insights and all that you share. thanks:)
I have a love/hate relationship with change. It's exhausting, really... But mostly, yes, I love change.
I love your new site, well done! I like the original name, "Letters to a Parent" and I was going to email you today-- love the plethora of goodies you've posted on *gather* lately. :)
I'll follow you whereever you go...
I like Letters to a Parent better. I know that blog has had a rough year but it's a great concept and should stay as is.
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