MY REAL LIFE BY YVONNE

Blogging Again… After 16 Years

When I first started blogging back in 2009, the internet felt like a much kinder, gentler place. Sixteen years later, it’s a whole different world—louder, harsher, and honestly, a lot less forgiving.

So why come back? Simple: I love to write. And this space is where I can leave pieces of my life for my kids, grandkids, and whoever else happens to wander in.

Friends keep pushing me to write a book—and maybe one day I will—but blogging has always felt different. It’s less formal, more “me.” Truthfully, when I can’t sleep, I often write entire blogs in my head. Funny thing is, those midnight drafts sound amazing… and then I fall asleep before I can type a word!

What Will I Write About?

There’s a lot on my mind, but much of it is controversial. Sure, I could stick to recipes, travel stories, or thrifting adventures (and I love those things), but let’s be real… that’s not all I have to say.

Sometimes I joke that I’ll write blogs to be published after I’m gone—so I can be completely honest without losing friends. If I wrote all my thoughts now, I might not have many left!

Does What I Say Really Matter?

Probably not much—except to my family and a few close friends. And maybe not even then! But I’m going to write anyway. I feel like I’ve gathered a lot of wisdom over the years (whether I always use it or not is another story!).

One thing I’ve learned is how to read people and situations. I’m no prophetess, but it doesn’t take me long to see how things are likely to turn out. When I say, “I’ve got a feeling about this…”—my family hates it, because I’m usually right.

When I was younger, I felt guilty for being “negative.” Now? Zero guilt.

A Little About Me Now

Here’s the truth: I’m a cynical person. You’d never guess that by looking at me, but that’s because no one can read my mind! My trust level with the general public is almost nonexistent, and honestly, a lot of that comes from my years in ministry.

So “My Real Life by Yvonne” might not always sound hopeful, but it will be real. After the past 16 years of highs and lows, I still have my ultimate hope in God—but day to day? I’m just plodding along, praying for no new disasters. At this stage in life, I’m happy when we make it through a month with:
✔ No hospital visits
✔ No car accidents
✔ No major repair bills

That’s where I’m at. Just being real.

So… stick around if you want. It might get interesting.