Why I’m Here – It’s Personal

I’m a wife, a mother of two young boys and three loud dogs, an entrepreneur and business owner, marathoner-in-training, aspiring novelist, fashion enthusiast, Sox lover, wine fan, classic over thinker, Type-A-never-stop-going woman. I’m tired – but happy – and have no plans for slowing down anytime soon – that’s what old age is for.

This is my “not-so-personal-life” because while it covers mostly personal views on life, parenting, work and family, it is edited (i.e., I am careful about the topics I post which makes true from-the-gut writing difficult, dammit) due to the nature of my profession – “public” relations and client service. Therefore, the site content lies somewhere between my professional self and my raw personal opinions and views. I think it is a a slight bummer I have to edit myself but it’s a reality. What if a client reads this and thinks I’m weak, weird, wrong or otherwise incapable of representing them? The horror.

I disclaim any responsibility to offending readers – clients, friends, family or otherwise – by discussing my personal political, religious, parenting or other life views. (Technically I’m not “discussing” it with anyone. I am ranting and if you are here, you are reading.) I also claim that no matter how bad my “hold-yourself-back” writing is here, I am still good at my day job and this site should not be considered examples of my professional capabilities or views.

I’m not totally sure what content I’m trying to focus on here other than just a place for non-work related, other-side-of-my-life observations and meaningless banter. I focus on tech and business all day long – sometimes a girl just wants to let her hair down, vent about being a working wife and mother juggling it all, and talk about shoes, bad hair days, designer handbags, vacations, books, pets, annoyances and various inconsequential parts of life. It doesn’t in any way mean I don’t love work and have a brain.

This is a space for sharing some personal thoughts on developments in my life. If I haven’t made it clear – this is in fact a personal site. If you found me while looking for business or professional information, you may prefer to read our corporate blog at PerkettPR or my Balanced Woman entries at the Be Gutsy Blog for Women For Hire.