Reason Behind the Blog

Hello, my name is Virgilia. One fine afternoon it just came over me to start a blog. Why? There are so many other things that I could be doing with my time, some would say even more productive things. In some ways that is true. There is always cleaning, cleaning, and diaper changes to be done, maybe even some bookwork, or grocery lists to write. There are toys to pick up, laundry to wash, dry, fold, and put away (on endlessly repeat). With all of that to do, why start a blog?

Lets start with a bit of behind the scenes. I was raised on an acreage in southern Alberta Canada. That gave me a lot of appreciation for life, right down to the nitty gritty messy parts. The parts, that in our social media society, are hugely hidden!

Thank goodness so many more people are starting to show more of the realities of what it is like to be HUMAN. You'd think that would just be normal, but sadly it's not. It's this kind of hiding that gave me a lot of self doubt for many years, and honestly, I'm still not completely over it. However, I have been speaking to councilors, relying on advice from the Bible, and keeping open and honest communication with those close to me who face similar struggles. This has given me a sense of community with "kindred spirits" as Anne of Green Gables would say, allowing me to see that I'm not just some outcast as the only one who doesn't have it together.

Myself, and I'm sure you also, would look endlessly at there perfect houses, all spotless and organized, with the perfect decorations, and think why can't I do that or why isn't my life that way? This was very discouraging, and still sometimes is, even though we all know that room was cleaned right before the photo was taken and a tornado of life probably blew through there within minutes after. If you're married or have kids you know exactly what I mean!

At this point you're probably thinking is she ever going to actually tell us why she started the blog? Don't fret any longer, I'm doing that right now. This blog is to encourage people like myself who struggle with daily activities that others seem to make look easy. The people who no matter how hard they try, or what they do, it never seems like they can keep up. It's time to normalize normal houses, homes that look lived in, kids getting dirty, plants that are turning yellow, cookies that accidentally got burnt, stretch marks, and so many other normal things in life!

This blog is dedicated to doing just that. It will follow my personal journey through normal everyday life being a mom, wife, artist, fur mom, and more. Hopefully I'll be able to share some helpful or even just interesting tips with you along the way, or even stories from a few other lovely people!

I look forward to having you along for the journey. For now just remember, you are enough.