Welcome!

Welcome!

... and here we go!  For years now I've wanted to start a blog, but I kept thinking 'what could I possibly write about to help others?'  I wondered 'who would want to read it'?  Of course, I know the answer to that question:  my Mom.  My Mom excitedly and willingly reads everything I write and she will be the first to subscribe.  (If she can figure out how to ... )  So I know I'll have at least one reader!  Thanks, Mom! 

I thought about the blogs I read.  I'm nothing like Ariel Meadow Stalling (an incredibly unique voice:  http://offbeatbride.com/) or Gary Vaynerchuk (HYSTERICAL!  Check him out:  https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com). 

My whole life, I've fought for my right to be as ridiculous and downright odd as I am. I've bucked many social 'norms', created my own 'traditions', and here I am today ... shockingly still alive!  I talk the same way in front of my Mom as I do in front of my friends and my priest.  (I do hold back a bit with kids, but in due time they'll be adults ... and then it's on!)  I've had more experiences - good and bad - than most, earning me the nickname 'Mrs. Gump' and my thoughts and actions have been formed by each event.  Due to this, I realized I do have something to offer:  my "weird" way of viewing and approaching the world. 

I am one of those people who makes unfortunate comments (read:  BAD jokes) when I am uncomfortable. 

I am one of those people who feels everyone I pass is worth talking to (unless my kids are with me.  We're learning 'stranger danger'). 

I am always looking for opportunities to learn and to better myself. 

I know I am not perfect, but I try my best. 

I'm dyslexic when speaking and writing.

I rely on autocorrect often and wish there was a 'grammar correct' for my phone's vocal commands.

When I make a mistake, I try to confess and apologize before the person finds out on their own.  I then try to fix it.

If I don't like someone, they hear it from me before hearing it from anyone else.  (This is very rare, though.  I find everyone has something wonderful about them and I try to focus on that!)

I struggle with accepting positive things and success.  In my life, something negative always accompanies any positives and I have difficulty experiencing pure happiness because of it.

I hate (very rarely do I use this word!) others telling me what to do - including that I 'cannot look at something that way'.  (Some of you were thinking that about the success/negative yin yang weren't you.  I'm glad that works for you and your life, but please know it's not like that for everyone and it's okay!)

I've learned to stand up for what I believe in, but I am still learning to find my voice when dealing with people I feel have authority.

In concept, I'm always up for an adventure.  In reality, I am a homebody who greatly values and longs for 'me' time.  (With 2 kids, a dog, 3 cats, and a husband, who can blame me?!)

Grammar Police be warned:  Their be mistakes Cumming, Georgia. 

And with that, WELCOME to my blog, The Wonderful & Wacky World of Wendy:  my weird way of viewing and approaching the world!

So with this post, I'm officially 'one of those people' who blog.  Write on!  (Again, sorry Gramma Police!)

Best Wishes,
Wendy

Join me this week for:
Movie Monday - Finding auditions tips
Tot Topic Tuesday - How to talk on the phone uninterrupted by your cute ankle biters ...
Working for the Weekend Wednesday - An update (first-date) of what I'm currently working on and my picks for local events this weekend!
Throwback Thursday - An embarrassing picture of a younger me
#FriendFriday - Started by my friend, Joe DeRouen, a day when we roast/celebrate a friend.  Check in to see who!
Schedule Saturday - See next week's blog topics and local events.
Spiritual Sunday - On the 7th day, I'll rest and sometimes share my heart/thoughts

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