I'm thinking that I might begin posting on this blog again.....

I am seeking a format through which I can share my life as a nanny, the projects I work on and the fun that I experience in my job; yet a concern is ever with me. As I attempt to share my daily activities on this blog site, my concern and struggle is how I can best capture and share the true essence of my experiences and yet NOT disclose any information that could potentially harm my employer, her family or others who may be inadvertently effected. It's a crazy world out there! One can never be too careful when accessing or divulging information on the Internet! Additionally, I understand that some folks simply prefer (or may require) to remain 'private'.

This writing struggle that I face today is a perfect example of my life as a "Country Bumpkin Gone City Slicker". Having been raised in a small community where "everybody knows your name and your business", I grew up trusting and relying on others to be discreet, caring and respectful of each other. Of course, there was always the neighborhood "busy-body" who found it a thrill to divulge certain tidbits of "information" when it was not necessary to do so, but by and large, people in my community were honest and respectful of others privacy, suffering or struggles. Within my own family, I cannot recall the sharing of slanderous or inappropriate 'gossip' at our dinner table or in a family setting. I was taught to display consideration and respect for others. Perhaps, therefore, I am too trusting today; I struggle when I encounter people who are skeptical, slanderous and just plain evil! Why ANYONE would want to do something hurtful or evil with small tidbits of information, (as found in a blog post) I can't imagine, but I DO know that the threat is real. In this world of the 21 century, it is all too common to observe heartlessness, self-centeredness and evil in people. It is with this great concern that I seek to share the fun experiences that occur in my life while at the same time, discretely honor the privacy of others!

If you recall, last summer, I shared many snippets of my daily life at summer camp, only to learn in September that my postings had left some people feeling violated, or at least they expressed the potential for that to my employer.

If you are a regular reader of this blog, please understand that as you read, you may find 'holes' in my writing or you may experience the feeling that there are "things left unwritten". I will utilize editorial liberty; all in an effort to maintain privacy of others. I may change names, use initials or simply use ______ (blanks) to avoid revealing a location, event or person. Mostly, I will just try to stick to 'general' information instead of person or location specific details. I WILL TRY!

Best to all as the holidays approach!