Nothing more. Nothing less.
If you don't like it. Sorry. THIS. IS. ME.
The Real me.
I've been struggling lately with wanting to BE the ideal me, and not facing the real me.
In the blogosphere, and the inter workings of the world wide web, most people get to be their ideal selves. NO one posts pictures of crying babies, dirty kitchens, and failed attempts at recipes.
My real life isn't exactly what you see on pinterest/ nearly as cool as my instagram feed. It's not neatly stacked, and put in it's place. It's Messy.
At an attempt to be Real with you, I must share all the things
that my idea self hates about my real self. ..
I'm very unorganized.
My kitchen is a mess 33.3% of the time.
I have a guest bed that is usually filled with laundry.
My baby often goes sans clothes because I'm lazy.
I don't read my bible EVERY day.
I have SO many 1/2 way finished DIY projects.
I'm ususally wearing tights, workout pants, and a tshirt.
I google anything I don't know or have the slightest question about.
My husband doesn't always like my cooking.
There is no mirror in my hall bathroom.
I'm horrible at taking photographs.
My baby has been fed non organic foods & formula.
I get frustrated when the day doesn't go the way I expected it to.
I love baked goods, and eat them.
I'm not a good speller.
My bed doesn't get made everyday and I have no excuse.
I have too many 1/2 finished blog posts.
I currently have pimples on my face.
. . . this is just a start.
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I'm committing to you NOW that you will get to know the REAL me, not just the IDEAL me.
This doesn't mean that I won't strive to change things, it just means that I want to share with you the good, bad and the ugly. The Bloopers of life, not just the final edits.
I love this: the bloopers of life, not just the final edits. SO good! I think every blogger struggles with this, even the most successful ones. I know I certainly do. But I've found that the posts I write where I share the hard things are the ones that get the most traffic! People are looking for what's real. And I admire you for being honest! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI so love this post. I like the real you better than the ideal you anyways!! :) Great post friend!
ReplyDeleteI love keepin' it real :)
ReplyDeleteI love this, so honest.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate how brave you are to let us in.
Good for you! I'm all about this, and you know what it's done? It's free'd me! It is liberating to exude exactly who you are and the life that you live. Pretending to be something you aren't is a lie. 1. You're beautiful just as you are and 2) lies are heavy to carry. XOXO
ReplyDeleteI love how raw you are! Thanks for sharing the real YOU! I wouldn't change a thing about you ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the real you! I appreciate it. Personally, I much prefer reading blogs where people are honest & true, cos we all know mother hood isn't picture perfect! Keep up the good work here mama :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for this - I have been really struggling with the fact that my home isn't always "perfect."
ReplyDeletenothin' wrong with keeping it real! New follower to your lovely blog via the GFC Hop! What an adorable little family you have!!
ReplyDeleteLast one made me LOL! I've always loved YOU! And I constantly struggle with the real me versus the ideal me. It's an ongoing fight that I know one of me will win! :)
ReplyDeletethat sounds EXACTLY like my life...so glad I'm not alone!! stopping by from mingle monday :)
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