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homegoddess

My First Journal Entry

Apr 07, 2005 10:36

I've never done anything like this before. Writing a journal seems weird. But, I wanted to join up so that I could add comments to other people's journal entries. So now if they happen to link back to me, there won't be a blank page staring them in the face, just random, stupid ramblings ( Read more... )

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spectralbovine April 7 2005, 15:06:05 UTC

Hi! Welcome to LJ! It's a pretty nice place, I've discovered. I await your stories.

jenelope April 7 2005, 19:12:35 UTC

It's good to see you here. Welcome!

hobbituk April 9 2005, 07:32:49 UTC

Hey, another TWoP regular arrives! Welcome...

jheaton June 25 2005, 02:50:28 UTC

I created my journal for the same reason, and now I post in it every day. Generally, it's something inane, but still.

I think I understand where you're coming from with the guilt about wasting your education at home. I left a government consulting job (under unpleasant circumstances) last year, and ended up taking a job at a bookstore just to bring in some money while I looked for another "professional" job, but now I'm getting ready to become part of the management team. As I was considering the offer to go into the management training program, I definitely had to face the question of whether I was wasting my degree by going into retail management. I don't know the answer, but I know I'm a lot happier in this job than in any I've had since 1997, so maybe the question is moot.

homegoddess June 25 2005, 17:03:02 UTC

I'm glad you found something that you are happy doing. There is a lot to be said for liking what you do. A bookstore sounds great. Mmmmm, books! I actually love being a stay-at-home mom. I was thrilled to quit my consulting job which involved a lot of travel and a long commute, to have kids. I realize that I am very fortunate in that we are in a financial situation that allows me to do this. I am very active in the kids schools, I just finished up as president of the Parent/Teacher Organization at the Elementary School and I was a Brownie/Girl Scout Leader for many years. I have a lot of friends who are also former career women and now stay at home, and many of us have become involved in local school board politics and advocacy for education. But, for some reason, it doesn't take away the feeling that I am a "dropout."