Sometimes funny, occasionally deep, always real – these are my thoughts on an imperfect life. I like to talk about family, faith, books, diet-friendly and fiber-filled foods like granola bars and nachos (what?), celebrity look-alikes and chick flicks. You know, the important stuff.My name is Mary, and I live in Kansas City. That’s smack dab in the middle of the country for you coastal readers.
I’m married to my high school sweetheart (cue the “awwww”), and we have a smart, feisty and completely adorable toddler. No, I am not biased at all.
I work full-time in public relations, I love to take pictures with my fancy-schmancy digital camera (on automatic, thank you very much, I have no idea what all those settings are for), I’m always trying – and rarely succeeding – to lose weight (this would be Exhibit A for this blog’s title), and I am a big fan of lists.
And in the spirit of my list love, here’s a short one: Only 10 Things About Me (Take that, Facebook!)
You can reach me at givinguponperfect@gmail.com, or you can follow me on Twitter @givingupperfect. I’d love to hear from you!
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I came across your blog and love the concept! I too am a Christian woman who loves to read and has found that the blog world is taking up more and more of that reading time lately.
Thanks for your authenticity!
Wendy
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Get this: I am a frustrated perfectionist who also needs to lose weight, loves to read, eats Fiber One bars by the case, married to my college sweetheat, used to have completely adorable toddlers (who grew UP, darn them!), and who is in the midst of a Christian “growth spurt” (as my sister calls it).
And my blog’s title is ALSO based on an Anna Quindlen quote!
Nice to know ya!
Sandwiched in PA
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Coming from another Missouri girl, you got me with the nachos.
Not that the nachos have anything to do with Missouri…..I’m just sayin’.
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So glad I found you on (in) courage. I'm always looking for full-time working moms to hear from. Somehow, in the Christian community, we seem to be in the minority. And as much as I wish I could stay home right now, I don't really have that choice. God, my husband and my kids are ok with that. I am struggling my way toward accepting it.
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My blog hopping system says “start on the very last one and work your way up… because the people “late” for the party always get the slim end of the traffic. You might have been last on the list, but my first stop.
I also look for catchy titles and yours appealed to me in so many ways.
Glad to meet you…. :D
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Heather!
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We’ve already met (of course), but I stopped by from the Blog Hop to see what you had going on. Great to see you again! :)
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Oh, I married my high school sweetheart too awwww
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Yay!! :) Thanks for stopping by, Amy!
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Hey neighbor! I’m just a little north of you in Southern Iowa! Granola bars and nachos – I totally understand. I watch Paula Deen while working out on the treadmill – and then go make her recipes! :)
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Haha! Almost as bad as that one time (or twenty) I watched Biggest Loser while eating pizza! :)
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Your blog is the first one I have visited on this hop and I am glad that I did.
Looking forward to following you.
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Thank you, Amy. I’m glad you stopped by!
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Hi! I’m visiting via the blog hop… and you had me at Nachos.
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Mmmm…nachos….! Thank you for stopping by, Molly!
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Great blog! I am following you now. One of my best friends lives in Kansas. Hope you have a great weekend.
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Thank you for visiting and following, Sarah! Have a great weekend!
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Hi Mary. I enjoy reading you over an (in)Courage. It’s great to run into you along the hop. Your blog makeover in wordpress is great, and I’ve always been fond of your blog name. It seems to be the theme of my life as well!
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Thank you for your sweet words, Shelli. Have a great weekend!
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Newest follower from Blog Hop ’10. Can’t wait to read more on your blog. Please visit my blog & follow me back.
Proudwifeymommiiof3.blogspot.com
Thanks bunches =)
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Just popping in to say hi from the Blog Hop. I’m not a new visitor….I thought I had subscribed previously, but apparently not! Love your blog! I also know my husband from high school, and I”m a recovering perfectionist and lover of lists. :)
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Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect Reply:
August 12th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Thank you for stopping by, Cara!
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Just blog hoppin’ with BLOG HOP 10.
Nice to meet you and I enjoyed your site.
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