MKE Profile

The profile Nicole Sweeney did on me was posted on the MKE website this afternoon - the print version will be out tomorrow!

I'm happy with the story - I really like how she made it look like a blog by doing different entries and adding comments.

I cringed a bit, though, when I read my last few quotes about being "quiet and shy" and about how "I think what comes across on the blog isn't who I really am." I remember saying those things in our interview a few weeks ago and then immediately thinking, "what am I saying?"

Shy is one of the last words in the world I'd use to describe myself, and I do very much think that what you see on this site is who I really am!

I think what I was trying to get across - albeit unsuccessfully - is that without the blog, I may never have done a lot of the things I've done. This platform makes me more adventurous, and more fearless. And I like that!

Anyway, if you're here for the first time because of the MKE article - WELCOME! I do hope you'll stay awhile. Allow me to direct you to the list in the left-hand column entitled "Jump to ... some favorite posts!" because, well, they're my favorites!

I'm having an awesome time keeping the blog. I've experienced a lot of firsts over the past nine months and I've discovered many, many things about the great city of Milwaukee.

And still, I have a feeling that I'm just getting started!

Comments

[Amanda]

Great article! Another one to add to your wonderful clip book. You've really done amazing things with this blog, Erin. Without sounding silly, I'm really proud of you!

But I do agree with you on that last bit in the article - you are not shy at all. And, I think that this blog shows you exactly as you are. When I read this blog every day, I feel like I'm a little more connected with you. I can totally see you doing these things - the expression on your face, how hard you laugh, how much of a dork you are sometimes. :) It helps me not miss my best friend so much from 6 hours away.

[Derek]

Nice article! I was suprised it came out so fast. It was a good read and the "shy" comment caught me off guard a little too!

I put up a quick mention of it on my blog too so hopefully a flood of traffic will be coming your way! :)

[Nicole Sweeney]

Hey Erin! Thanks for all your help with the story!

You’re right – you certainly don’t seem shy (and maybe I should’ve emphasized that more!) But that’s why I thought your comment was so interesting, and I took it in a really positive way. When you said, “On the blog, I don’t seem shy at all...but I think that’s good. It brings that out in me,” I took that to mean that the blog has had a positive impact on your life and even helped you figure out some things about yourself – proving to yourself that you can handle anything, for example. And that even though in our heads, we might feel a little insecure, that doesn’t necessary mean other people see us that way or that we’ll let it hold ourselves back. It’s like our actions become reality. I don't know if that makes sense, but I just wanted to let you know that I didn't see it as a cringe-worthy comment at all :)
Thanks again, and happy blogging ~

[Jess]

Hi Erin! I'm a first time visitor here via MKE Online...I'm up for the "Blog of the Week" deal this week and just happened to catch their story about you...glad I clicked over here! I'll definitely be back.

PS: I think we have similar taste in books...I just finished THE PLEASURE OF MY COMPANY, and I'm a huge fan of David Sedaris. :)