FOMO

FOMO = Fear Of Missing Out.

My baby sister "made up" this acronym years ago, to describe her kids inability to miss out on anything.  Even if they have NO INTEREST in the subject or activity at hand, they participate.  JUST in case something wonderfully awesome happens, they wouldn't want to miss out.  We have adopted this acronym as an everyday word and use it constantly.  We (my siblings and ALL our kids) suffer from FOMO on a daily basis.

So, naturally when I started to see all these bloggers EVERYWHERE, I started to look into it a little bit.  Here are normal people (non-writers, professionals and even stay-at-home moms, hot-diggity-damn!) being "heard" and "followed" everyday.  AND there is a glimmer of a chance, that I might be able to make some money someday too?!  BONUS! We are a one income family after-all, who couldn't use a little extra jack?? Boo yah baby...sign.me.up...FOMO.

I want to write, have people listen, critique, advise and get moved by my words, life lessons and mistakes. I too want a life of being a stay-at-home mom and being able to bring a little extra something to the table (because being a stay-at-home-mom is not enough?  Oh gawd, society must be getting to me).  I"m not perfect, in fact I'm quite the opposite and in my eyes even worse, somewhat of a failure. But, I find myself shifting, changing and finding my voice again.  What happened?  Kids. Three of them to be exact.  I had my first child at 32, second child at 34 and third child at 39.  You would think that being an "old mom", i would appreciate, acknowledge and respect the challenges that are presented when you have kids.  I mean I've whooped it up, lived a full, fun, rewarding life, I'm OLD, I've been around a block or two.  I always thought of myself as a caring, patient, understanding, loving person. I love my nieces and nephews like they were my own and if I can do that? I must be ready for some kids of my own....FOMO. But, unfortunately, things aren't always picture perfect. Even if you think you're ready, God has his own plans.

I'm on my way to figuring it all out.  I've made lots of mistakes but I am taking charge and admitting there is much work to be done.  I'm sure I'll get to meet some fun people and not so fun people along the way.  But, regardless if anyone listens, agrees, disagrees, loves or hates me.  I am doing this for me, and my family, right now, today, no more procrastination and denial.  I am excited and scared all at the same time, I’m taking the first step to joining thousands of other people from all walks of life, I want in on the action, I wanna be on of the “cool kids” I WANT TO BE A BLOGGER TOO.....FOMO!