tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post6576844810602007327..comments2023-11-02T04:13:33.567-04:00Comments on Oh Mandie: To Be LovedOh Mandiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573286015719253636noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-11429228283068676552010-12-16T11:40:30.351-05:002010-12-16T11:40:30.351-05:00I struggle with these same things. I always wonde...I struggle with these same things. I always wonder how everyone else can keep it together and be so outgoing, yet I feel like I struggle getting it together. I've learned that I can't compare myself with others though. I have to just focus on myself and my family and do what's best for them. If others don't like it than oh well for them. Just be yourself and people will flock to you and respect you for being genuine. You and I would get along very well!! HA. Hope you're having a great day!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921233001282016245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-78861635457945115962010-12-15T23:42:02.103-05:002010-12-15T23:42:02.103-05:00I struggle with the same things.I struggle with the same things.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163924823632769175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-3901863892337678702010-12-15T14:51:50.637-05:002010-12-15T14:51:50.637-05:00i could have written this post myself.
my husband...i could have written this post myself.<br /><br />my husband just asked last night if we would maybe want to start going to a bible study in the new year (then he remembered *new* baby... might not make that very convenient). as much as i would love to go to a bible study with him... my response was "i really wish i could find a young women's study where i can connect with women my own age." -- because, really... i'm alone A LOT. and i find myself feeling like the odd one out at places like church or "social things" we have to go to. it's very discouraging. i am definitely blessed to have a great husband, but sometimes i long for female friendship! perhaps it's why i'm so into snail mail... i keep in touch with my "girlfriends" thru the post because we live so far away. *sigh* i don't know.<br /><br />i will pray for you... because i know exactly how you feel!!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284466678871353733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-5727610960046347892010-12-15T10:45:38.316-05:002010-12-15T10:45:38.316-05:00I know how you feel. I've gone through life w...I know how you feel. I've gone through life with the attitude that I didn't care who liked me and who didn't while deep down, I've always bent over backwards to get people to like me. My sister was the popular one, I was the weird one. People naturally gravitate to her, not so much to me. In the online world, I've struggled with the same issues. I say it doesn't bother me when I go unnoticed...but it does.<br /><br />Not for nothing, but I love you to death and wish we lived closer because I would totally hang with you as much as you could stand me :)Alyssa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11674708702014878064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-64311372174240173492010-12-14T20:26:31.252-05:002010-12-14T20:26:31.252-05:00Please remember in "blog world" most pos...Please remember in "blog world" most post what they want us to see or know. And when we see a post that makes us feel less than, most times that is a fraction of their lives....and just the good part of the day:) YOU are one of those people I'm inspired by all the time. I'm jealous of your crafty abilities and thoughful actions. <br /><br />I don't think you realize how many of us look up to YOU and YOUR blog and life:) I do, at least. I find myself turing toward your writing because it's always honest and real and your devotion to the Lord inspires me to step up my faith.<br /><br />I just adore you:)Chana@ Mamma Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495725656988893052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-52829405282306310182010-12-14T13:36:21.000-05:002010-12-14T13:36:21.000-05:00First off, I am definitely not one of those moms t...First off, I am definitely not one of those moms that have it all together...and I hope I don't come across like that in *my blog. LOL. Honestly, most days I don't feel like a very good mom. I yell too much and I don't think I know how to just have fun with my kids and as sad as that makes me, I can't seem to change it :o(.<br /><br />As far as fitting in....right now I have one close friend (my BEST friend) and I love over an hour away from her now. I'm not close to anyone else from high school and only keep in touch with some of them via Facebook and what they post or if they comment on my posts. I sometimes don't feel like I fit in or belong, either.<br /><br />I just wanted to tell you, you're not alone!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369275733518809332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-46498727070386174562010-12-14T13:29:15.003-05:002010-12-14T13:29:15.003-05:00mandie- i think you have the secret that a lot of ...mandie- i think you have the secret that a lot of people have never figured out--that what matters when someone likes you is that they like YOU! not you playing who you think they want you to be...just plain you in all your glorious "awkwardness" as your put it! i think that is a huge thing!<br />and i would totally be your friend irl! :)tessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085276718546719955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-55063805843710901252010-12-14T12:22:43.966-05:002010-12-14T12:22:43.966-05:00I read this and feel like I was reading something ...I read this and feel like I was reading something I posted myself. I struggle with the exact same things. I'm not the most outgoing so in a way for me I figure its my fault for being the one forgotten or left out...but it still hurts when things always seem to turn out this way. Praying for you!! AliciaAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620159204052867069noreply@blogger.com