You know how some things just come along at the exact moment that you need them. This very thing just happened to me when my nephew came armed with an article from Psychology Today. His very clever attempt to shake me out of a very ugly funk I’ve been in lately a.k.a. my very own pity party. Party theme: Not Good Enough.
First, an excerpt:
From “I Coulda Been a Contender” by Abby Ellin [Psychology Today July/August 2010]
‘I have never written a best-selling book. I have never won a Pulitzer. I have never reported for 60 minutes, won a gold medal in gymnastics, or thanked my parents and God as Barbara Streisand handed me my Oscar for Best Actress/Writer/Director. I do not have a Ph.D. or J.D. Nor, for that matter did I spend my undergraduate years frolicking amid the ivied walls of Harvard or Yale. I have only one home, a one-bedroom in New York City, No Tuscan villa. No French chateau. No yurt in Sonoma. In sum, I am not living the life I expected–the life of say, Diane Sawyer, Julia Roberts, or better yet, Barack Obama. And this bothers me. A lot.’ Continue reading article online (full article available in print)>
Me too, Abby, Me too. With so many proclaimed experts on the loose, it’s easy to feel less than extraordinary if you don’t have a book, show, or top visited blog to prove your worth. Certainly Abby and I can’t be the only ones that feel this way from time to time. So, today I wanted to take Abby’s advice, change my mind-set and say, dadgumit (I love that saying), you ARE good enough. And thanks to all you readers for your comments, encouragement, shout outs and ‘likes.’ I thought it only suitable that I give a shout out to some of my fellow bloggers who serve as a constant inspiration and are more than good enough. Check em out!
M-Dashing-based in Brooklyn, NY, Amy shares her fabulous finds and insight with her quick-witted humor and exceptional taste. From home decor to art and travel, Amy will show you how to find oomph in the every day. [photo from New Yorkers and Nudity]
Mrs. Lilien Styling House Blog-Blogs just don’t get any more well designed or more adorable than THIS. From her whimsical poetry to her sparkly drink recipes and fabulous style, I leave dazzled and less frazzled every time I visit. Applause! Applause! [photo from Flamingo-A-Go-Go]
CM Illustration-Caitlin paints her way through New York City, and all I can say is WOW. And I complain that I don’t have time to take photos of what inspires me! She takes things to a whole new level. Art imitating life indeed. [painting entitled "Strawberry Picking"]
Little Brown Pen-A picture is worth a thousand words. And this is no exception. Nichole’s play with color is unlike anything I have ever seen. And it certainly doesn’t hurt that she does it all from Paris. [photo from Red and Green]
Orangette-It’s no secret that Molly (of course I would love another Molly’s blog!) is a very brilliant food blogger, but it was a recent post that really spoke to me. If she, who is constantly commended as one of the top food bloggers in the world, can feel worry and pressure, then I can rest assured that I am not alone. Thanks for always keeping it real! [photo from For a Popsicle]
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Molly–thanks so much for the shout-out! Back at you.
Can’t wait to get to know these other bloggers, too (although I will say that I know Nichole from Little Brown Pen in the real world, and can back up how fabulous she is…)
Love from Brooklyn!
xo
No need for you to have a pity party, girl!!!!!!! Without settling for mediocrity, you’ve taken a small town girl to many big time places and captivated your readers with words and pictures flowing so eloquently that one could only imagine they were by your side on the entire journey!! Keep up the fantastic work, and take us along with you!!!!
What a great post Molls. Don’t we all feel that way at times. I often think about Thomas Jefferson being only 32 when he wrote the Declaration of Independance in reference to what I had done at that same age. I fell short, but dadgumit (I love it too) I have done some good things (helped make you for starters), have helped alot of people through some tough times and made alot of friends. So I keep plugging. Who knows, maybe there’s still a Declaration in me somewhere.
Great post
And while I also wrote the Declaration of Independence by the time I was 32 it was SO much easier by copying the one TJ wrote, I just added “the end”.
Always love catching up with ‘TYL’-great suggestions about the important things in life-food, travel, shop, wine, experience. Gluttony never sounded so good! You do a GREAT job!
What a great reminder. I feel like we’ve reached expert overload these days, and I am happiest when I’m reading about a little slice of someone’s life.
Thanks for including me. I am honored.
And PS: mdashing is fab – I count her as a cherished friend
I saw Caitlin’s work on a Daily Candy post. She did a painting of our two dogs (Sonja is a Samoyed, Trevor’s a Golden Retriever). She does great work!
i count u as someone with fantastic taste – someone i know i can ALWAYS get great advice and recommendations from! u are far from mediocre! love reading all your posts, and can’t wait for the next. as always, ill be taking your advice and checking out these bloggers as well….love u molls!