Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Stories

One of the things I came away from Blogher with was this; we all have a story to tell, be authentic and tell yours.

This is something I strive to do. I want to tell my story. Some days I am still trying to figure out what that story is.

I am a woman, daughter, granddaughter, niece, aunt, sister, friend, wife, lover, mother...the list goes on.

My story starts before I was born and continues to today. What will become of my story tomorrow, I don't know.

I want to share with you my story, the things that make me who I am. I share a lot of the parts of me that have to do with Mothering, Grieving, Wifeing (is that a word? No? It is now), Crafting. But there is so much more.

There are parts that I don't share, and won't share. There are parts that are mine, and mine only.

Why do I tell my story? I am I really that narcissistic to think that you all care about me and what I have experienced and have to say? Well, yes, I am. That is part of blogging. We write, we create and in the end, we hope it touches someone and inspires someone to do better, be better.

So, starting today, I am going to start telling stories. I would love to say that it will be "Storytime Monday" or something clever like that, but I am not that reliable. I hope that the stories I have to tell will help you learn more about me, teach you and inspire you. But if they don't, that is okay, I usually learn more about myself by writing than anything.

What's your story? Are you telling it?

8 comments:

Susan Berlien said...

Yes! I just started blogging and I am loving it. I'm actually sleeping better at night now. It's like I'm getting everything off my mind. I've thought that too, am I really that egotistical that I think someone whould care about my story?? Mainly I write it for me (but of course I love it when people read...and especially when they comment) but I've found that people do want to hear. I get positive feedback and it makes me feel good about my writing.....and myself.

Amy said...

I have only been blogging since February and it has been such a great experience for me. I discovered while on vacation in January that I do have a story to tell. Even if I am the only one that reads it. Blogging also keeps me sane some days as a SAHM when it feels like I have been talking to little people all day.

Kalli said...

Oooh yes, yes!

Unknown said...

Great plan. I try to remember to tell some of my stories but then I get caught up in other things and that plan goes out the window... Looking forward to reading yours for sure!

Stephanie Wilson she/her @babysteph said...

Kim!

It is crazy how alike our minds are. I have a series in draft that I originally wanted to start for my kids- so that they can know my stories and know how things smelled and sounded in all parts of my life- I'm not planning to be chronological and I am calling it The Story Of My Life. I think everyone should do something like this! I wish my own parents had... Or would.

Steph

Deb said...

great idea! i will love reading yours. it would take a lot of thought to come up with any of my own. that would be worth reading, anyway.

Elizabeth said...

I've been thinking of doing something similar. I love the idea of sharing some special stories of our lives, especially so our kids will know and remember them. I look forward to reading yours!

amy turn sharp said...

so glad that we met lovely! xxoxo amy