I imagine Tracey was one of the popular girls in school, a friend to everyone. In fact, Tracey says her greatest accomplishment thus far, aside from her family, is that she is simply a good person. Whereas another may measure achievement by the size of her bank account or the number of comments on her blog, Tracey measures her success by strength of character.

I admire her for that.

Tracey has been blogging at Just Another Mommy Blog for almost two years, but her blog title is a bit of a misnomer. When reading Tracey’s posts, you realize quickly that she has substance and staying power; she’s more than just anything. When so many bloggers seem to come and go, you get the feeling that Tracey will become one of the great ones and stick around for a long time to offer her insightful personal anecdotes.

Tracey’s life is similar to a lot of ours: drag the big kids out of bed in the morning, get them fed and off to school, play with the little one and tidy the house. Beyond the normalcy, however, is a hint of creative passion that Tracey is now rediscovering, particularly as it relates to painting, photography, and theater. At this point, Tracey’s dusting off old canvases, investing in new brushes, and wondering where she can paint so that her two-year-old won’t destroy her work!

Tracey would also love to travel extensively one day, “to backpack through mountains, to swim with dolphins, to eat unrecognizable food, to get lost in a country where I don’t speak the language, to meditate in a temple and get sunburnt in the desert.” My only question is, Tracey, will you take us with you?

I asked Tracey what message she hopes to impart to others. “To think,” she says. “To think before you make a judgment about anything or anyone. To listen to the world around you, especially your loved ones. It can all change so quickly… Don’t regret not listening or loving them enough.”

Please take time to visit Tracey at Just Another Mommy Blog and let her know you’re there.

             

                  

             ”Step back and enjoy your treasures…”