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A Season of Change

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So if you remember, last month I wrote about my child care issues, and well how I have none.  I should say, had none.  Shortly after that post, I accepted a position (an assistant) at a local school here in Portland.  I spent 2 weeks working crazy overtime at my previous employer to get things in order for my responsibilities to be transitioned to someone new, and then I've spent the last two weeks getting acclimated to my new schedule.  As of Friday afternoon, my hours changed (for the better!).

With this new job, I'll have more time to devote to my family, my church, my photography, BLOGGING, and other hobbies.  So I've been giving more and more thoughts to what I want this blog to be, and I need your input.  As much as this blog is a form of therapy and record for me, I want it to be something of substance, something that people want.  With this new job, I've taken a substantial pay cut, so I'll definitely be keeping Frugal Friday.  After my last entry where I wrote a rebuttal to an article floating around the internet, I think I want to do that regularly.  So once a week, I will use my God given talent of playing devils advocate, and rebute an opinion piece.  This is where I really need your help, what to you want to see, or what do you think needs a rebuttal?  If you find an interesting piece, please, Please, PLEASE send it to me.  You can leave the link as a comment on any post on this blog, email it to me, or send it to me via twitter (@brookeblogsthis) or facebook.

Also, what else do you want to see on this blog?  I will always blog "mommy blog"content.  But what else?  Would you be interested in parenting tips/resources, special needs topics, religion/church, current topics?  Please let me know what you are interested in! PLEASE give me articles for rebuttal/critique.

I can't wait to see what is in store for me this season.  I can't wait to grow as a mother and wife in ways I never thought I'd have the opportunity to do so.  I can't wait to serve in my church more freely.  I can't wait to grow my photography business.  I can't wait to see what this blog can become.  I can't wait to persue my other interests and relationships as well.  I hope you will stick with me through this season of change.

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