Refocus

I don't know that I have ever defined a focus for this blog. But I know when I started I thought it would mostly be fashion: my personal fashion. A diary of sorts or record book of outfits I wore. Some that I loved and some that I hated.

As I started to write, I felt like I was stabbing in the dark. And missing. Failing.

I'm a writer by trade and training. I have a background in communication, PR, and marketing. I have a master's degree in journalism. I have always been interested in helping people put their best foot forward. That's what a PR person should do. Not just spin. Not just cover. But help their client be the best they can for the greater good.

"Tell the truth. Tell it all. Tell it now." That's what my favorite college professor, Dr. Michael Bishop, taught when I first began my love affair with PR. I'm not sure if he originated that quote, and since I'm typing as I ride across Colorado with no Internet service I can't do my fact checking.

What I loved and now miss about my last job is representing something good. Sharing with the community about a great business or service that would benefit them.

Now I have a new job: homeschooling my kids. I am passionate about it. I love it. It is a precious gift to me. And my faith in God is the driving force behind everything I do. I am His servant. I go where He leads. I try to do as He instructs me.

Still I find myself tossing out ideas to my dad about how he can rally his HOA group to confront the city about some unfortunate business proceedings. And I find myself talking with friends about how they can grow their business or blog using old-fashioned PR and social media too.

As I refocus what I'm doing here, I will tell you that you will still get a mix of things here. But I have found a new focus. Not just faith. Not just PR. Not just fashion. Not just homeschooling. A little of everything.

Welcome to Naturally Carly.