About Mert (Mary)
Almost two years ago I discovered the world of blogging by accident after I had been a member of several forums for over a year. I was intrigued that people could put their lives on display in such a public manner, but also found the openness and honest refreshing.
I wasn’t sure what direction I was going in when I first started but I soon realized that my lame attempts at achieving blogger celebrity status as a knock-off gossip blog was going no where. I was trying to be something that I wasn’t, and my writing fell flat. I was callous and judgmental and very few people commented at all.
I wondered to myself what I would want my children and their grandchildren to glean from me should my blog ever find it’s way into a time capsule. After days of soul searching and arguments with myself about hypothetical time capsules, I decided to change something about myself that I had disliked for a long time: my perpetual pessimistic point of view, and the constant negativity that chipped away at my confidence.
I have my good days and my not as good days, I’m goofy and at times sarcastic, but I’m honest. I’m learning as I go that I am not defined by my abusive childhood, and that life can be good if I just let it.
To the right you’ll see several sections to peruse including my main blog, review blog and weight loss blog . Coming soon: Positively Delightful, my own little market place for handmade items such as baby quilts and girl’s purses.
I hope you enjoy your time here at Almost Somewhat Positive, that you laugh and that you find something to love about “The Circus That Is Me”.
Personal info about me:
Although we were told we couldn’t have children, we are so blessed, and have had two beautifully made surprises! I am a SAHM mom of 2, an obsessive-compulsive chocoholic, and I am about to join the work force again… I’m just keeping it real with sarcasm and humor. My husband and I generally try to see the humor in things, which would explain why we are still married after almost 18 years. My goal is to change my pessimistic point of view… one positive thought at a time.
