A Harmonious Combination Turns 10!

This month marks the 10th anniversary of my little blog. As I have looked back on past blog posts it amazes me how much I put into this blog. The writing, the time, the honesty, the videos I made with our family, and alllllllll the pictures I've edited and posted since my only boy was born. It's crazy to think that it's been 10 years since I started this blog. This blog though has truly brought a way for me to heal from my damaged past and the abuse I endured from my childhood. It has brought me so much solace. It has brought me stress relief, and it has provided such a wonderful outlet for me. A place where I can write my heart out, collect my thoughts and share with the world all about who I am, and why I write. In other words, it helped me grow up. Because not only is this blog written for me, but for you too. It is a journal for me, but also a place where I can go and look back at the archives to read how much the world has changed, to see how much my children have grown (both physically, and mentally) and how simplicity is a possibility in life. And also...how much I have changed. Better yet, it has helped me really focus on how beautiful the world can be...if we let it. I have also learned so much at 39 when I started this blog-and even more so now at the age of 49. The imperfections of the life I've shared on here is a beautiful thing to me and I am extremely grateful for the time that I put into this blog.  Life for us is never perfectly harmonious, but when I look at photos of our family and see the laughing behind the picture, I'll take it.

With two kids left at home and Covid still being a threat with another pandemic year ahead, I will continue to share our adventures when time permits in hopes that my musings will become something that everyone can read in a bookstore someday! For those of you who have continued to follow me, thank you! I hope that y'all will continue to stay on and continue to visit this corner of the net! 

 

In My Ninth Year of Blogging....

Time continues to fly and as much as I love to write my blogging days are slowly diminishing. As my children grow older the more time I want to spend with them which means time in front of the computer is not a priority to me. Unless you count editing photos and organizing them in order on the computer then of course you'll find me on there whether it's early in the morning or late at night when everyone is in bed. 

Here's To Eight Years Of Blogging & The Reason Behind The Blog.

Eight years ago today, on a cold January morning I finally got with the 21st century, bought a computer, and started a blog to deal with my emotional state of mind, and the abuse I endured as a young child. Sharing my bad experiences through writing is one of those indicators that I'm finally getting on with my equilibrium. Living life in New Jersey for two years with four kids, and no family to rely on close by in some ways really became a stressor. 

Here's to 7 Years Of Blogging!

It's memories like this that I want to hang on forever. Memories of my children's first steps, the first time they crawled, uttered their first word, giggled, walked, caught a ball, ate their first food, and rode on a carousel. I love documenting life's joyful moments, and adventures, and sometimes the not so happy moments. I mostly want to remember and jot down the moments that bring light, but sometimes writing your heart out about the dark trials we face can be therapeutic, and in some ways help us grow up. 

Happy 6th Birthday Blog! Let's Celebrate With A GiveAway! (Closed)

This month marks six years since my first blog post. It might seem silly to celebrate a blog's birthday, but the fact that I've been writing all about my life for the past six years is mind-boggling to me only because I didn't think that I was going to start a blog. I've always been into scrapbooking my kids lives, but as I said in this video that i made last year the age of digital media has truly taken over my scrapbooking days, and is in full force.

Here's To F-I-V-E Years of Blogging!

So it’s been five years since my first post...wow! Sometimes it seems as if I just started this little blog yesterday. I love blogging, and sometimes I surprise myself that I've kept it going for this long. My family and I sure have come along way in our lives with all that we've accomplished, and endured since writing my very first post. I honestly think that if it wasn't for moving all the way to New Jersey, and then having this little guy a year later that I wouldn't have started a blog at all, but i did, and I'm so glad. 

It has helped me grow along the way, and has taken me to a level of comfort in writing all about the things I've gone through in life. It has provided me a release in which I can document not only for my posterity, but for myself as well. It truly is an outlet for me, and a space where I can post photos of the people, places, and things I love that have meaning in my life. 

Even at the age of 44 I have so much to learn, but I know this...having this blog keeps me sane, and helps me to see how wonderful life truly is. To know that there is one person out there reading this blog will make blogging worth it. 

I appreciate all who come to this small corner of the internet to read my blog, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. I made a little video, (and you can check it out on my you tube and vimeo channel) expressing my gratitude, and I hope that for those of you who make the time to come to my little corner of the internet that you will feel inspired. I appreciate the time you take to peek at it, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Even if you don't comment! 

Here's To Five Years of Blogging! from Rose Jorgensen on Vimeo.

Here's to five years of A Harmonious Combination! 

Happy Weekend! 

Happy 4th Birthday Little Blog.

Today marks my fourth year since I wrote my first post, and I would like to take a moment to thank my readers for taking the time in stopping by to visit this little blog of mine. I can't believe it's been four years already. It seems like I started this blog yesterday taking a "time out" from scrapbooking into creating this little blog of mine, writing about my girls, and son who is a year older than this blog! I have to admit I was a bit skeptical when I started this blog, but there have been some amazing ladies via the internet who have inspired me to continue to write. Heck...I think I inspire myself simply because of all the things that I write about, and sometimes I even surprise myself. There are moments when I ask myself, "is this blog worthy for the world to see?", and other times I say "what the heck, it's the truth, and I'm writing it" and I'll start writing away in hopes that others might get a kick out of reading it. There have been quite a few of you who tell me how much you enjoy reading this little blog, and some of you are very dear friends to me. In the past four years I have come to realize that what I'm writing about is not only for you, but for myself, and even if it benefits 10 people then its still worth writing. I enjoy writing about my life, desires, dreams, adventures, and trials. It gives me peace, and brings me to a whole different level of how I view things in my life. It truly releases anything that I've been bottling up inside for too long. I strive to do it with tact, and in good taste. And please...if you feel that I am way in over my head with anything I have written about please don't hesitate to comment. Sometimes we tend to learn from each other, and that's how various bloggers, and readers in the blogosphere strengthen each other. We learn by the words that are written, and the comments that are said. True, I mainly write this for my posterity, but I also write it for anyone who is reading this right now. I've long since realized that even if I get one like or comment I know that someone out there is reading this, and being authentic on the internet is key to my well being. Blogging has been a way for me to connect with others, and also keeps me sane! I enjoy sharing my life with you. Sometimes I tell myself that I'll make this blog private because with my kids growing up you never know what kind of crazies are out there, but luckily I've been fortunate enough to not have any. It's not like I'm a big deal on the internet, and that's fine by me. 

I'm not sure how much longer I'll be blogging, because it's a task when you try to keep up with two other private, handwritten journals, kids, and life, but as long as I feel it's right, and puts me in a place that I love I'll keep it going. 

Because I love to write! 

I love to write! 

...and take pictures too! 

Happy 4th birthday bloggie, and for anyone who reads this site keep on visiting! 

this blog is three.

I am a woman of faith, courage, and positivity. I believe in fairy tales, and that somewhere in the root of all the evil that overshadows us there is some goodness in this world. I don't ever want to let others bring me down no matter what words come out of their mouth. My family is a positive one, and each day I pray my heart out that we always do something good. That each of us can contribute something beautiful to this world, and/or for someone else. That we can make someone laugh instead of cry. Say something positive instead of hurting someones feelings. That we always think before we speak. Forget ourselves, put others first & serve them.

I hope that those who read short stories on various blogs including mine will actually read it in it's entirety, and look at the purpose of the post. In other words read between the lines, and not just look at the pictures and automatically judge by making assumptions.

We each have a life of our own, and no one knows what's going on behind anyones homes. The doors are closed for a reason, and that reason is because they have their own story. Not everyone shares their story, but many of us do... especially online. I love spending time with my family, and documenting every little thing that has occurred in our lives thus far. I love sharing my love for the gospel, and how it has saved my life in many ways. I love seeking out inspiration from various blogs. Especially those that share their beliefs, differences, crafty handiwork, cooking recipes, home design, trials, struggles, and fun adventures. 

I have a strong testimony of our Savior, and because of all the harsh negativity that goes on in the world I am not going to add to it, and bring anyone down. There is enough hatred, bitterness, and jealousy in the world that I never want to add to it online. No one should ever express any of those things in a global aspect. Especially to people we don't even know personally. I mean seriously...we need to all look at ourselves in the mirror, and ask ourselves one question...

What would Jesus Do? 

Would he be talking about people behind their back. Would he be gossiping, judging, or pointing fingers, and being impatient with one another. No...he loves everyone unconditionally. No one deserves to be reprimanded in any way because of who we are, how we live, what we do on a daily basis, and the things we write. We are extremely close as a family, and families that are united as one do fun things.

The main purpose of having my blog is for my posterity, and in most cases...for you too. I hope that what I write on this blog can bring some solace, insight, and inspiration. And perhaps make you laugh every once in a while without rolling your eyes up in the air. Haha!

It's devastating for those of us who tend to shun others simply because we're 'being ourselves', but remember...we're people too, and we are human. 

Why all the negativity? Why can't we just be unified as a whole? Oh...that's right, because we're all different. Because some of us don't read before we comment, or think before we speak. Or try to put themselves in other peoples shoes before judging them, or actually give them a chance to explain their entire situation before making assumptions. 

It doesn't matter because guess what? For those of us who have gone through hell and back in our lives only make us stronger, and that's why a million people have personal blogs. That's why I have a personal blog. To write my heart out & share my stories. Writing gives me a piece of freedom. Freedom to write posts that may seem picture perfect or blemished with things from the past. 

But they're mine. And knowing that I can turn said stories into something tender hearted and the ending is satisfying. 

I personally have been tested many times in my life, and so far I have won. I am strong enough to the point where I will never let anyone or anything  break me down. People in this world are different, & not one of us are the same. I think that's what scares some people. Things we write scare people, and people are afraid of different. I'm not sorry if we are subject to change. I like it because change is good for me. The willingness to change has helped me become a much stronger, and better person.

And that's why I write. To share my life experiences, and my faith in hopes that it'll inspire someone including me. There's beauty all around in this world...especially when you believe in God. Knowing that He is the key to salvation brings more happiness into my life. The opportunity to forgive is a wonderful feeling, and for any blogger, columnist, or writer who is bold enough to write their heart out on a passionate topic, and take the heat with comments that are 'off the wall rude' & responding to them with class is commendable, and admirable. 

^^ picture stolen from my son's third birthday party! ^^

So, here is wishing my blog a very happy birthday today. We sure have come a long way together. 

Happy Wednesday! 

bloggies second birthday

Today marks the second year of blogging.

Two years!

Two!

When 2013 began I told myself I wouldn't be blogging as much, but after only blogging two posts in one week I literally felt the urge to write some more. I was obviously going through withdrawal thinking of all the things that happened throughout those days of skipping. I then regret it, and say to myself, "Is it worth blogging about something that happened last weekend, two weeks ago, 20 years ago, or 30 years ago?"

I say yes because you never know what thoughts are going through your brain that'll go straight to your typing fingers. I realized that there isn't something I can't leave out that has transpired on any given day (or year).

There are some days when I think to myself, "this isn't a blog worthy post or picture", but then I look at the moments of when it happened and then I look at all my children and see that they are growing up way too fast. I know then that I need to document, scrapbook, and write every part of their life in pen, and then some on my blog.

I love this little blog, and even though I don't get as many comments that's okay. Maybe someone should give me a 'shout out' so more people can read my blog. For those of you who peek in please don't be shy, and comment. I really love writing, and hope that I can uplift someone just as some blogs out there uplift me, and help me become more inspired.

See, there are days where I need a little pick me up that will make me laugh or give me a good cry. I know that as a member of the lds church I can easily pick up the scriptures and read, but seriously-I need to interact with my cyber friends too, and this is the place where I can do it.

Sometimes when I'm blogging Noah will be climbing on my chair looking at the pictures on various blogs, and he'll say 'baby', 'cars', and 'yummy' (food blogs). He'll even say, "that's me Noah" because I'm obviously blogging about him.

If my grammar isn't perfect, or I'm not contracting words, or having my editor proofread my post because she's in school all day... I'm going to blog & post anyway (sorry Sierra!)

I hope that y'all will continue to enjoy this blog because I will continue to write in hopes that you will be inspired, and give you the desire to keep visiting.

If you're into design, and a lot of crafts this isn't that kind of blog, but I do share a lot of links of crafty stuff because I roll like that! 

Please don't give up on my little blog. I know that there are so many blogs out there, and if you happen to stumble upon a harmonious combination please don't pass it up.

Read it...you may be surprised as to what you'll be reading!

**You can read my first post here, and why I began this blog here.