Thursday, August 28, 2008

To Be Or Not To Be...THAT is the Question

Private, that is.  

I'm undoing my private status for a little bit just to see if Turkey, Russia, Iraq (no kidding) and the random visitors from all over come back, or if I'm safe to leave it open.  My thoughts being that I truly have  enjoyed other blogs that also include family & personal journaling that have truly inspired me in one way or another.  I feel like I have a lot of great projects and some personal experiences that others may possibly benefit from as well, so we're going to take this for another whirl...

If you're a lurker...welcome.  I have no problem with that!  Just pLeAsE introduce yourself and leave a comment so I know who is a-lurkin' at me.  We can all be one big happy www...can't we?



16 comments:

Bethany said...

Hi-I am Amy Ogden's sister, Bethany. Amy wanted to show me your family pictures so she gave me her sign in so I could see what you posted. Although I'm glad I could look because you DO have a lot of fun project ideas! I particularly love your blow holder for your girls. Also, do you make blog headers for people? I'd love for you to make one for me! Hope that doesn't sound to weird to ask!

Bethany said...

and I meant "bow" holder! Not blow. :)

flip flop mama said...

yay! I'm glad you're not private anymore! Now I can just rely on my Google Reader to tell me when you've posted something rather than having to check--which I forget to do.

I hope the crazies don't come back...

rebecca said...

Amen to google reader;) But if you go back to private I'm still on board.

shayla said...

Hi Bethany! Of course I know who you are--thanks for commenting:) I've done a handful of blog headers...with YOUR sis being #1 on my list next, but I just haven't found time lately to do it. I contemplated starting a little biz...but there's so many out there offering free blog backgrounds, set-ups, etc. that I've drug my feet. My time has been spread thin lately (don't know why!). I'll let you know if I decide to start a biz, but you can do a search or check out tip junkie for TONS of people that offer freebies in the meantime:) I'll go search out your blog and leave you a comment:)

Julie K said...

Good luck. I'm still not privatized, and I KNOW who is lurking, sort of. My feedjit helps with that. But a while back I asked every body to leave a comment--I am a complete comment hog--and I even shouted out to someone who was on my blog daily but never said HI and that was the last she ever visited. Geez, I hope it was a she....anyway, good luck getting everyone to say hello. People, they're the worst!

Bethany said...

hi again.. thanks for leaving me comment! My hubby helped me out with photoshop last night and we got a header up on our blog - yay!

Bethany said...

oh my I'd love a little help with anything! how did you do your own signature at the end of this post, too? I love on your blog how you have the cute designs above each page element that all match each other. You are a pro - so impressive!

Amy Louise said...

Hi Shayla!

So fun that you and my sister have become blog buds! BUT HELLO! Thank you for my amazing blog design! It looks SOO great and I love it. You are the best. If anyone viewing your blog wants to see YOUR handiwork, I've unprivatized mine for the next day or two. www.johnandamyogden.blogspot.com

Kimberly said...

Hi-I'm Kirsten's friend. I get to your blog through Kirsten's sister Julie. Not some creep just nosy.

Heather said...

Yeah! I use google reader too, so I can tell when you post something, instead of checking every so often!

Amy Proctor Timmerman said...

I have a friend who likes your blog, so she will be glad you are "open to the public" again. Don't worry, she's not a crazy. She's just Cristine from SLC!

Andrae said...

Hi! I found your blog thru Becca - I think I am going to love reading your blog so keep it public :) My blog is private...I think it is a shy thing...some would not believe that...maybe they don't know me too well.. any whoo...thanks for letting me (and so many others) in on your life!

Sarah said...

Shayla! I'm glad you went un-private! I 'know' you from the LSM ward and I've always wanted to get to know you better, but I am a nursery leader and I don't get out much! I think I saw you once at Costco, too, but I was totally makeup-less and frazzled; I don't normally look that way! Anyway, hi! :)
PS, if you want a little more security, you can change the settings on your comments section. It cuts back on a lot of crazies!

Julianne said...

Shayla Menzie! I was in the same ward as you growing up in Oak Park. Julianne Pitton (now King). I came across your blog from Juli Hull. Anyway, I love your blog and you are still so beautiful with a gorgeous family. Good for you. I hope you dont mind me stealing some great ideas from you. I love vinyl as much as you do it seems!

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