How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Coming out of Hiding?

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I’ve been “outed”. 

Turns out going to a social media conference forces you to show your real face.  I went to Blissdom Canada and met people in real life.  Weird right?  I guess it was inevitable, I mean I couldn’t walk around with a bag over my head forever.  At this point my friends and family still don’t know I blog, so I can continue to make grammatical mistakes, blog about sex and indelicate bathroom situations, and b*tch about Mommy cliques.  But I’ve been thinking, is it fair for every other blog in the world yeah like I’m that popular to be flashin my picture around when I have not even posted one of myself yet??

So with that in mind.  Here you go. This is me:

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….and just so you know.

I am not the girl who can pull off the two cute pony tails…not even at home.

I am not the life of the party, even if I wish I was, but I do host a fabulous one.

I love a great glass of wine, but wow, wine hates me now. Instant headache.  Same deal with hotdogs.

I can pretty much talk to anyone.

I am a rule follower.  A bit of a goody two shoes.  Sexy right?

I am prompt.

I detest liars, I get this from my Dad. 

I am one of the few people who adore the sunshine, but prays for rain when the barometer takes a dip.  Me and weather changes do not get along.

I am 5 pounds ..nope..10 pounds over weight and sick about it.  Having had a rib/back injury doesn’t seem to be a good enough excuse anymore.

I adore all things popcorn, chocolate, anything baked and Starbucks.  Yummmm.  This is not helping.

I crave travel.  Adore the planning and am usually thinking about my next trip before the suitcases are unpacked.

I firmly believe in the power of true love.

I hate having to ask for help.

I can be passive aggressive, not sneaky, just quietly annoyed.

I love my children with my entire heart…so much that it hurts sometimes.

I am blessed to be married to my best friend.

Just so you know…..

So there you go, I feel all vulnerable and naked now.  So now it is your turn, go on spill…what should I know about you?

    • Comments

    2. Is it sad that I’ve been reading your blog forever and it just dawned on me I’ve never actually seen your picture? Oh well. Just goes to show how great your posts are that I didn’t need a face behind the writer!

      FWIW I’m not sure where you’re hiding 5-10 extra pounds! I’m having a hard time beliving you actually birthed those girls yourself!

    3. You are gorgeous!

      I’m too old to try to pull off the “two cute ponytails” look.

      Shame about the wine…But the hotdogs? We’re all probably better off without those!

      Hopefully, now that you’re “out”, you won’t alter the nature of your blog. However, if your friends and family find your blog, it would be understandable.

      Thanks for sharing your photos – you’re too beautiful to be hidden away!

    4. Nice pics!

      Okay here goes…6 kids
      (4 biological/ 2 step)

      I am a classy ghetto girl.

      I judge people who smoke cigs, but I smoke…only at night though.

      I love bubble baths, coffee, and naps.

      I hate liars, perpetrators & snobs

      I have a gym membership that hasn’t been used in 1/2 a year,

      I’m hella funny!

    5. You forgot the line about how you totally rock.

      Me… I think I have put most of it out there. The one that became very obvious at the conference though as I am super shy in person. It sucks. I missed out on so many awesome connections because of it.

    6. Having met you twice now in person, at She’s Connected and at BlissDom Canada, I have to say you’re just as sweet as I thought you were going to be, and you DO NOT need to lose 1 single pound, silly girl! You’re awesome. xox

    7. How’d you get Brian to write you such a nice poem!! He is such a great writer!!

      I need to lose 10 lbs…it bugs me but, whatever. I’m not doing much about it at this point. I hate my stomach, love my legs. I wear lots of black and I love buying clothes and I have WAY too many! I adore my kids. I love sleep but it’s the first thing I sacrifice to do something else.

      You are gorgeous! Love your long pretty hair…I have been trying to grow mine, but it seems to be stalled just below my shoulders.

    9. OMG, you’ve described me completely.. except I’m not a beautiful blond. 🙂

      And I wish I’d been able to go to BlissdomCanada to meet you.

      I envy your relative anonymity wrt people who know you IRL. I wish many of my family and friends didn’t know I blog. Talking about sex and other related bodily functions would be SO less awkward. 🙂

    10. hi,modernmom!

      it’s nice to see your pretty face in your blog. From all the blogs I’ve seen and followed, yours is the only one that don’t displays your own picture.

      i love your blog it makes my day.
      seeing your picture makes us bloggers more connectedd to you.

      take care!

    11. Well dang, there you are! I remember you posting a picture once that showed a small sneak peek of your face from an angle. But now here you are in all your glory. And from the looks of your self description, you sound pretty normal to me. Anything chocolate? Yeah, I can go with that.

    12. Oh my hell, YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!! Why the HELL did it take you so long to share your beauty with us?!!?

      Ok, I’m going to use your list as a guide:

      I like to PRETEND I can pull off the two cute ponytails.

      I, too, throw a mean party. If it’s one that features martinis, I occasionally am also the life of said party.

      I hate wine, which has upset my 100% Italian family for my entire adult life. Sometimes they consider disowning me.

      I, too, can talk to anyone, and do!

      I have always been a goody two shoes, although the older I get, the more I feel like I can start letting that go.

      I HATE liars.

      I hate summer, heat, and sometimes, sunshine. I’ll take a dark, gloomy, stormy day anytime!

      I’d have to add a 1 to the front and 0 to the back of what you think you’re over weight!

      I could live on chocolate. ‘Nuff said.

      I am a homebody. I enjoy traveling once in a while, but if given a choice, I’d prefer to stay home.

      I love my child more than words can ever say. Unfortunately, I think my life is too wrapped up in him, and it’s time for me to literally get a life.

      I have come to the realization that I will likely live out the rest of my days alone.

      I love being a teacher, and working with babies everyday. Despite the bitching I might do on my blog, it really is my passion. The source of most of my bitching is the bureaucracy that goes along with the job, not the kids.

      Sheesh, aren’t you sorry you asked. Bet you weren’t expecting a novel, huh? Sorry… 🙁

    13. I over-analyze everything; where my feelings on my sleeve; and sometimes speak my mind before thinking of who I may offend. Oops. 🙂 Beautiful photos!