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I've been lurking exploring the blogosphere for about six months, on and off. I love the variety of people and writing that is out there. I was surprised at how much I enjoy reading about other people's lives. Then I looked into it further and was shocked to find that people can actually make money off their blogging endeavors. As I said to my (four) kids, "Getting paid to voice opinions and talk about yourself and your family? How have I not known about this?! That's what you always give me grief about doing!" I don't expect to get paid any time soon, and who knows if anyone will ever want to read this, but I thought I'd give it a shot. I believe it was Mrs. G over at Derfwad Manor who decided to do this in order to get in the habit of daily writing--sounds like a good reason to me.

Why did I choose "Juggling Life" as my blog name? As a "non-traditional" college student (back to school at 40-something), part-time pharmacy technician, mom of four--B, (girl young woman, age 22, recent college grad--on her own now!, J1 (17, boy, senior in high school, getting ready for college), J2 (boy, age 14, high school freshman), Little K (13, girl, baby of the family), wife to D, recovering compulsive volunteer and (non-recovering) neat freak I really thought the title fit. That's who I, Jenn, am--just another suburban wife/mom/person who is "juggling life."

In my ramblings in the blogosphere, I've found that many of the people whose blogs I really enjoy (Dooce, Redsy, Sunset Pig)have/had issues with depression or alcohol. I don't have any of these issues. I do however, come from a family that is rife with all manner of mental illness (more on that subject later). I wondered, "Can a really happy, sunny side of life person like myself be as interesting and introspective as these women are? Does anyone want to hear from someone who has actually found raising four kids to be mostly fun, and not really overwhelming? Can I say I think raising kids, having been a SAHM, and enjoying teen-agers, marriage and life in the 'burbs is fun and not come off like a prig?" We'll find out I suppose.

While looking for juggling metaphors that might work for my blog, I came across this . . .

So next time you see a juggler
See not just the clever tricks
There's a very happy person
Behind those balls and knives and sticks

I think that just might say it all.

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[Mary Alice]

Hummm...you sound a lot like me. I am a mom of three teens 17, 15, and 14. Have been a stay at home mom since the dawn of time, volunteered at everything to keep engaged and am now back in college. Thanks for stopping by my blog...and I am sorry to hear about your sister. That will be a hard visit. I wish you strength.

[Hay]

Hi ya :)
Just popped over from Mrs G's slow cook Thursday to say hi! Welcome to blogland. I like your blog, I like your honesty. Hay

[Janet]

You know...I'm trying to pare down my reading list, and then Mrs. G. points me in your direction. Sigh...

...and here's my 2 cents worth: I think a happy, sunny side of life person like yourself can be as interesting and introspective as women with depression or alcohol or anxiety issues...if not MORE so!

Welcome to blogging :-)

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welcome to blogging! I'm so glad to hear I've been entertaining you -- I hope the sunny side of you cna help clear up the clouds over on my side. I look forward to reading more!!!

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