First, I need to confess:  
Because OysterBed7 isn’t about ME, it’s about God’s hope for low libido ladies, I get angry with myself.  Occasionally, another author’s beautifully articulated post goes viral.  Unannounced, the ugly oystershell of jealousy floats to the surface of my mind.  
I know jealousy/envy are dumb!  I pray my competitive nature at bay.  When I start to feel those pangs (which are my own insecurities) I start tweeting away, promoting the fabulous posts of the one’s I’m jealous of.  Now, don’t think just because I’m tweeting you I’m coveting your writing skill.  But, then again…..  
(Please join me in prayer that I can overcome jealousy and envy with humility and gratitude to be a part of this effort to improve the integrity of marriage.)
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good,”  Romans 12:21.
2.  I still don’t have a good grasp on blogging ‘etiquette.’

3.  My enthusiasm causes impetuousness.  Sometimes, I comment, hit enter and wish I could edit.  (note to self:  continue praying for self-control.)

4.  The written word can be tricky.  Voice inflection can’t be heard, body language not seen. 

5.  Writing about sexuality helps my libido.  (Low libido ladies, to increase desire there really is something to this ‘start thinking about sex in the morning’ thing.)

6.  OysterBed7 and its readers are prayed over for protection.  Writing and reading about sexuality in marriage sometimes draws Satan’s attention.

7.  Where would OysterBed7 be without the warm and sincere members of  Christian Marriage Bloggers Association?  They’ve calmed fears and spurred me on.  Check out this link and peruse the different blogs.

8.  Do I think about low libido remedies all the time?  No.  Mr. Muscle helps by sending me emails for post topics.

9.  Blogging is serious fun.  I like to have fun, but it’s imperative to write responsibly and in a God honoring way.  Other people’s lives are serious business.  Especially, since I’m NOT a counselor or medical professional.

10.  A prayer journal is kept for those who have asked for prayer or confided troubles in comments or emails.  You are all cherished!

11.  There is nothing new under the sun.  Each blogger just puts individual spin or humor on the age old human condition. 

12.  Blogging is instant publishing gratification.  I don’t have to type a manuscript or article and send it in and wait for the rejection.  There is no rejection,  unless someone wants to argue in the comments.

13.  It took all year to build a thicker sexuality-writing skin.  There are still sexual Puritans out there.  We can’t be sexual Puritans anymore.  Vocal balanced Christian voices are needed.  SEX IS GOD ORDAINED.  Take advantage of society’s relaxed nature about sex and talk about it.

14.  Your story is different from mine.  My story isn’t going to minister to everyone.  I realize this and try to write taking in many different scenarios or at least keep it in my while I’m writing.
15.  Why does writing inspiration materialize when there is no note-taking ability to record Pulitzer Prize thoughts?  Then, in ten minutes, they’re lost.  My memory is a sieve that retains NOTHING, esp. past 7 p.m., I’m the best gossip around because I can’t remember a dern thing.

16.  Streamlining has been learned.  I prefer posts (reading and writing) that are around 700 words.
17.  Public domain and personally owned images are a blog’s best photo friends.

18.  In spite of what I confessed about jealousy, I do love to network and promote fellow bloggers.  God uses each of our voices to reach that one person.  I like building blogosphere and real-life relationships.  My email is pearlmail3 at gmail dot com.
19.  I would kill for a good cleaning lady.  The one we have currently has turned into a slacker since she started blogging.
20.  OysterBed7 has cost us about $50.   If money happened to fall out of the screen, I’d help the economy and hire a cleaning lady.  But, Pearl profit was never our intention. 

21.  It’s self-esteem building to have knowledgeable discussions with 20-somethings about blogging.

22.  The more I research the sexual-spiritual link, the more fascinating and satisfying it becomes.
23.  More books have been devoured in the past year than in the last five combined; firstly the Bible, then mostly sexuality topics.
24.  Scholarly articles challenge my science understanding and have been an empowering re-awakening.  Psychoneuroendocrinology is fun to type and say.
25.  Many in my family know I have a marital intimacy blog.  They’ve been warned to read at their own risk. 
After a whole year of being anonymous, find out my real name in, Out of the Shell.

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