Hello any and all readers! I’ve been urged by multiple friends and family members to write a blog for several years now. Why? I don’t really know their reasons, but the more people asked about it, the more I thought I might like to start one. About 3.5 years ago, I decided to do it! I had just gotten married, moved to Virginia, and all these awesome adventures would NEED to be documented. I thought of the perfect name, “Rayner Shine” because my new last name was Rayner, and how cute is that?! I told my husband, he agreed it was a good idea, but here’s the thing–I am a major procrastinator. SO. Almost 4 years, 3 moves, 4 job changes, and 1 baby later, here it is! I will backdate some blog entries on some of the more interesting occurrences in our lives, but first we have to agree on a few things.
- I am not a professional writer, mmkay? I say things, I write things, but I doubt you’ll see much symbolism,creativity, or special enlightenment that makes your head explode. So seek that on a different blog. Sorry.
- Grammar Nazis: go away. I’m going to write in a conversational tone, end sentences with prepositions, use made up words and contractions because it’s a free country, and you can nitpick elsewhere.
- Weird stuff happens to me that doesn’t happen to normal people. I’ll write about it here, and I swear I’m not lying. You’ll have to just believe me.
Now that we’ve crossed that off our list, I’ll have to tell you that my life is chaotic. I know, I know, whose isn’t? But you see, my husband is in school full-time for engineering. Part-time he works as an engineering intern. I also am in school full-time to be a nurse practitioner. WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME AS A NURSE. Also, I have a 15 month old tyrant toddler. Help me, Rhonda! No, seriously, send help. I would say send wine, but I am also pregnant. 17 weeks to be exact. Anddd, I start a new job on Monday. Life is busy, time and money are short, but Ben and I laugh a lot. If you’re game to read along, I’ll gladly share our crazy with you. Love to all.
Rayner Shine 
I am gonna have go get your sister. She failed to mention y’all were pregnant again. Congrats !
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Congratulations on the blog, but most especially on the new baby.
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Congrats on another sweet baby!!! I’ll be following your blog! You’re one of my favorites!
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I’m so excited to read! I’ve been working on mine as well!
Xo, jillian
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Also, congratulations!!
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I’m glad I bumped into you! I love bumping into completely different humans and writers on here. And I tend to go for the free-souls who are ok with breaking rules! Lmfao @ “grammar nazis” if you ever read my stuff (I apologize ahead of time!) you will know I feel the same! Looking forward to reading more!
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So glad we see eye to eye! Always wonderful finding a kindred spirit 😊
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The picture is lovely. Thanks for the follow; I’ll go with you also. We’ll see what we find out. 😀
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Thank you!
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Welcome to that little voice and thank you for following my blog. Glad you decided to start this blog adventure. This really is fun.
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How will you find time to do all of that AND blog!!??? well done for having the energy and stamina. Maybe you’ve found out how to create an extra couple of hours every day??! Well done for getting started, congratulations on the baby (and the toddler) and good luck! And thank you for following my blog – though I wonder how much of it makes sense to a Virginian??!! Hope it’s not too ‘English’!
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Haha I have no idea, but I’m going to try and squeeze it in! I’m excited to follow your blog and learn about things across the pond.
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