Growing up in my family, when you were putting a puzzle together you kept the box cover out the whole time to help you figure out the right way to do it. You also started with just the edges and put the entire border together before even looking at the center pieces. In my husband’s family, you put all the pieces out on the table, put the box away and start putting together whatever looks promising. Eventually it all comes together and looks good, but it stresses me out the whole time!
I feel like my whole life has been spent trying to figure out all the answers and the right way to do something before I even put the first two pieces together. In my head, I realize you have to put yourself out there and do the best you can, but the rest of me always tries to pull back to safety. So, although it may not seem like a big step to most people, I am starting this venture without having read up on all the technical aspects of blogging or even the social/etiquette rules of the blog world. I am going to learn as I go along.
So, that’s it for today; tonight I am seeing a friend who is moving far away and although gatherings of many people I do not know make me very uneasy, I am going to put away the box for now and focus on the important parts of the picture.
I'm a mom with Asperger's raising an amazing son with autism, which means I'm basically the case manager/advocate/cheerleader/chauffeur. The rest of the time, you can usually find me with my nose in a book!
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Yippee! I’m really glad to see you’re starting a blog, and am looking forward to reading more.
I don’t know if I know all the rules either, but feel free to ask if you have questions.
Hi Baby,
Boy, I haven’t called you that in a long time.
As far as puzzles, I like putting the border on the picture first – maybe because I am on your side of the family or maybe you go that from me?
Anyway, I have been into blogging for a few months and I am excited that you are starting. I really want to talk to you about it and give you some blogs to subscribe to. Also, you would enjoy Mixx.com. They are a great bunch of people and very friendly. I know you would have a lot to contribute. It is basically a social network where you share articles and blogs you find on the net. It is in categories and groups, so you don’t have to hear about things you are not interested in.
I have several blogs and I want to send the URL’s to you, but I had best do that in an email. My ‘personal’ blog is at http://Joyntheir.wordpress.com . I have subscribed to your blog. Please check your email for a message from me. Aunt Faye
Wonderful start… I love your blog title. Visiting from blog gem. Have a wonderful Holiday
What a wonderful blog!
I love the title! I am now following your blog, I found it through blog gems. I have a four year old son with Autism, and other special needs. I can not wait to get to know your family better. Happy Holidays
I very much understand where you are coming from! This morning I made a puzzle with Mr6 and did it just the way you described – we kept the picture out, I tried to do the edges first although it all ended in a giant schmoozle! As for blogging, I am pretty new to it and have just jumped right in with no real idea of what I am doing.
Also in a family with (as another blogger put it) a few dashes of autism (aspies)….
Found you via blog gems,
Michelle
A very fine beginning, Trish! Your blog has continued to be well-written and helpful to others.