I've been writing blogs & not posting them for weeks now because I don't think you'll want to read them. It's not a self-doubt issue or anything, I just don't like them myself. So everyday the BLOG is becoming bigger on my to-do list. I have good ideas! I have things to say! But nothing. I think it's because my energy comes across live, in person. I just don't do well on paper, or in pictures. It's why when I was on Match everyone who met me said "you look soooo much better in person". I never knew whether that was a compliment or not.....
But here it is, I'm just going to post this.
I started the FemmeTastics! for a lot of reasons, but one of them was for the sisterhood. And that's what's the hardest to create. Everyone wants a partner, whatever that means to them; but no matter what, we always need friends. And we can take them for granted (especially if we're in a relationship) and when we're busy they can be the first to be put on the back burner. But don't! Make time to nurture & grow your friendships because you'll need each other at some point.
It's been a hard week for some friends of mine. One, a newer friend, had a double masectomy last week & is having a horrible time recovering. Another, an older friend who I'd lost touch with, just lost her 4-month old baby to SIDS. My heart hurts so much for both of them! At the same time, another friend is celebrating the birth of her first baby. It's exciting, but most of her friends have grown children so it's different.
Things change so quickly, you never know when you're going to need someone to lean on, or when someone's going to need to lean on you. Keep your friendships alive, and take the time to rekindle ones that mean something to you. And if you're looking for new friends, make the effort (this is where the plug for FemmeTastics! comes in.....LOL) to come out and meet some fabulous ladies. I've been amazed at the people I've met through this venture and continue to meet everyday. It's wonderful how many friendly, funny, smart women there are!!
And if you need something, whether you're part of the FemmeTastics! or just ran across us, let me know. Really.
With that, I promise my next post will be lighter; especially if someone else wants to write for me. Anyone???? :)
Have a great weekend and hope to see you on the boat on Saturday-rain or shine!!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Sisterhood
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There can be such a powerful, fun exchange when face to face with someone, so when you sit down in front of the computer to have a chat with cyberspace, it may seem that the energy of a blog is one sided. You share yourself so openly, in person and via the blog that your personality comes through the words. And hopefully the energy will come back to you with feedback!
Friends are essential to celebrating life...and to getting through life sometimes! It does take nurturing to keep them up, just as any relationship. But they are so worth it, so much fun, so much to learn from others, so much support!
Hi!
Janelle you are a huge blessing to our community of women here! Congrats on getting the blog done! Now I can tune in and hear (virtually, anyway) your voice.
Thanks! It was great to see that you listed Austin Business Babes with your links as well. Thanks!
Dana Minney
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