authenticity by the slice

September 4, 2009

22 Comments 

The me you see here at The Grit is genuine.

It’s not all of me, but it’s not a fabricated form of me either. While I don’t share everything about myself or the things going on in my life, what I do share is authentic. I’m not a different person “in real life” than I am in the blogosphere. In person you’ll see and discover more aspects of me, but it’s all still me.

The Grit shows only a slice of who I am. But it’s a genuine slice. No artificial ingredients, I promise.

I give you me.

And I am honored humbled overwhelmed grateful to have been given you in return. I treasure my blogging friendships. You’ve helped to shape, challenge, encourage, and inspire me. In ways I never could have imagined.

Thanks for reading. And commenting. And sticking around.

For even caring to get to know this little slice of me.

[from a post on this day last year]

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Posted by alece on September 4, 2009 · 22 Comments 

Comments

1. tam says:

   September 4, 2009 at 2:19 AM

   you are loved. just the way you are too.

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2. Maureen says:

   September 4, 2009 at 6:00 AM

   thats what we love about you!!!

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3. Drew says:

   September 4, 2009 at 6:05 AM

   you just keep bein “you” – we love THAT! :o)

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4. Alex says:

   September 4, 2009 at 7:30 AM

   I Love YOU being YOU! :-)

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5. anna says:

   September 4, 2009 at 8:19 AM

   :) I knew this about you and I am so glad I met you on the blogs. Though I am not much of a blogger, I love that you are and reading your heart that you choose to share!

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   • alece says:

     September 4, 2009 at 11:21 AM

     mmmm…. thank you, anna!

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6. faith says:

   September 4, 2009 at 10:08 AM

   I remember this one. I liked it then and I like it now too. I’m glad to have known you in real life way back when, and I’m glad to know you here in bolognaland.

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   • alece says:

     September 4, 2009 at 11:22 AM

     i can’t help but laugh that your phone auto-corrected blogland to bolognaland!

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7. joy renée says:

   September 4, 2009 at 10:20 AM

   i love everything about this post.

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8. jessica says:

   September 4, 2009 at 10:21 AM

   thinking of you as i sip my venti iced pumpkin spice latte.

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   • alece says:

     September 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM

     my friend is on her way home from starbucks now, with a chai in hand for me.

     i could get used to this home-delievery thing!

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9. mandie says:

   September 4, 2009 at 10:55 AM

   thanks for sharing a piece of yourself with us.

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10. faith says:

    September 4, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Ha ha I didn’t even notice! I’m still getting used to this keypad. And as if bologna land is more common than a blog land. That’s just funny!

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11. Crys says:

    September 4, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Thank YOU for being so transparent here on your blog. SO MANY TIMES I have thought to myself, “I really needed to hear that”

    THANKS!

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    • alece says:

      September 4, 2009 at 3:41 PM

      thanks, miss crys.

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12. Heidi says:

    September 4, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    My heart is complete because of you

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13. Earl says:

    September 4, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    i love you, slice!

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14. Ked says:

    September 4, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    I’m glad I get more than a slice!

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    • alece says:

      September 5, 2009 at 3:15 PM

      i’m glad i get more than a slice of you, too.

      and i love that you’re commenting on my blog now! ;)

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15. Jace Sauble says:

    September 4, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    i love this but I MORE SO LOVE YOU FRIEND :)

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16. Lisa says:

    September 5, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    I love coming to the Grit Diner and getting a slice of authentic Alece. Always something to chew on.

    Reply
    • alece says:

      September 5, 2009 at 3:17 PM

      i smiled big at the way you put that. thanks, lisa!

      Reply

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