One year ago tomorrow, I started this blog with this post.
I had set a goal for myself to consistently update it for one year. (Which I have done.)
So, now what?
Vern has never been a particular fan of me having this blog. He puts up with it because he has no choice, really. Although, believe it or not, I have actually censored myself a little bit here and there, in not writing things that I knew he wouldn't want me to write about. I try to be understanding of his concerns, but I also really, really like to be honest and true. (Did you know that is what the name 'Allison' means? It means truthful.)
Vernon has always said that once he becomes a doctor and has his own practice, he would be REALLY uncomfortable with me having this blog because he wouldn't want any of his patients to stumble across some of the stuff that I post.
I have actually always been really careful NOT to use our last name in any of these posts, so that people wouldn't be able to find out that Vernon So-And-So is connected to it. So, the chances of a patient stumbling upon it are not very likely.
But still, I understand his concerns.
And the year is up. The goal has been met.
Plus, I have almost made enough money to cash in on my meager ad sales finally (I can cash in at $100... right now, I'm $5 short). So, for 365 posts, spending an average time of 15 minutes on each one... that equals out to 91 cents an hour. (But I'm only partially doing it for this lucrative income...)
So, I don't know the direction this blog will take now. I still like writing in it, and I still get a good feeling when I think people are reading all this stuff because they are interested in what I have to say.
I will have to talk with Vernon about it and see what we come up with... together.
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What if you just kept it to you and the kids and food and left general family stuff including Vernon out of what you write?
If it's strictly a matter of anonimity (did I spell that right?), you could always use the character names from your Simpson Christmas card. Although I'm not sure what would be done about past posts.
When I write my marriage stuff, I always try to have Paul look better than me. I think I have figured out how to be totally honest and not hurt my reputation... too much. I think your honestly and openness is a huge asset!
But, Jen... Vernon is the source of some of my best material. It just wouldn't be the same blog without him.
Ok so just FYI,
Ive read your blog for a few months now and have "liked" your blog on facebook so that I'll know when you post something. I would have never known your last name except that you "like" user comments on your goofy mama FB with your personal FB account. I guess you didn't think of that?
I hope you keep up your blog, that is if you actually get somethign from expressing yourself this way. I do completely see where Vern is coming from though. Some level of anonymity is really important for a Dr.
I look forward to hearing what you decide. I stopped writing mine, too, and then started again because I missed it! Whatever you do, thanks for your posts--I have really enjoyed reading them. I also like your openness but I can understand how Vernon feels. You could also make it a private blog where people need a password to access it, so it's only friends and family and no patients.
don't stop. this is entertaining. not that I'm selfish or anything...
Oh no! Don't go... I really enjoy reading your stuff - you have a great sense of humor & help me lighten up about parenting when I'm in serious-mom mode (often).
Maybe start a new blog without names & ask all your followers to move over? You can migrate any old posts which don't mention Vernon or your last name.
Or... I've seen blogs use code names for spouses & kids, so you could do a site-wide "find & replace" Vernon with some other name like Charlie Brown, you with Snoopy, Peace with Woodstock (I like that one), etc. remove your Xmas cards which show your last name, then you're all set.
Renee and Kelly and Char - I don't think it matters so much if our last name shows up in facebook or that you can see it in those Christmas cards that I posted... search engines can't find stuff like that, which was what I was concerned about. So, people won't be able to do a google search for my husband and come across this blog.
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