Welcome! I’m Erika, the voice behind Prey Species; a blog about my love of family, motherhood, great stories, charity, education, and life experience. I’m really glad you are here 🙂
I’m an evolving 30-something trying to figure out how to cram all the living I want to do into one precious lifespan. I’m currently living in Eastern TN with my unceasingly tolerant husband and our first child, affectionately known as Little Pants or Itty Bitty. She arrived with dramatic flair and stole our hearts along with large parts of our sanity and sleep, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. I now spend significant amounts of time researching everything baby from feeding and sleeping to clothing and education and can typically find a few resources out there who think I’m doing it exactly right while others are convinced I’ve doomed her forever already 🙂
We share our home with a delightful bevy of furry, feathered, and scaled critters all of whom own a piece of my heart. Occasionally one or more is downgraded on the affection ladder; depending on who most recently threw up on the bed spread or had diarrhea on the carpet (fortunately, it’s rarely the hubby), but for the most part I love them unconditionally – except of course for Clemmie, who is at this very moment barking at the voices only she can hear AGAIN…..but I suppose that’s neither here nor there……
I read a lot about just about everything with a new emphasis on parenting…but I particularly enjoy social/positive psychology, popular fiction, bibliographies, and travel documentaries, and of course my all-time favorite obsession; flat out smutty historical romance – just can’t get enough 🙂 I also have a huge soft spot for any of the humor writings found within Reader’s Digest, because really who doesn’t need a good belly laugh now and then.
Professionally, I have a background in veterinary medicine (DVM), psychology (BA), and business (MBA) and am forever looking for a way to make these interests combine. You could say I’m a professional job seeker/degree collector/dreamer. Currently and hopefully for the foreseeable future I am focusing my attention on family as a stay at home mom.
My current obsessions include downloading books for my kindle, rediscovering my library card, building joy centers on wetopia, and reading blogs and web sites dedicated to motherhood, charity, and homeschooling.
"Rediscovering your library card"- It's funny that you say that. I was just driving by our local main library branch tonight, and I was thinking I actually need to start going there and get a library card! The sad thing is, it's about two blocks from our home…definitely within walking distance. And we've lived here for about 9 months. Still haven't been. 🙁
I think it had been years since I stepped into a public library – it was almost as exciting as the first time! I had forgotten just how many resources are right there for free 🙂
Hi Erika! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog today. It made me laugh to picture the photo you mentioned 🙂
I too have recently rediscovered my love for the library. In fact it has been the key to my newfound joy and contentment in homeschooling my kiddos (that and Pinterest, of course!). I'm an avid reader myself, but I especially love the library for getting books for my kids these days. And for "checking out" library books for my Kindle. Does your library have this? Love.
Anyway, I'm enjoying perusing your blog and wanted to leave a quick comment to let you know. I especially enjoyed the quotes of your husband during diaper changes 🙂 – Amy
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Amy – So flattered you stopped by for a visit! It's funny you mention it – b/c I just saw a poster at story time the other day that the library does in fact offer kindle books – I'm all over that 🙂 Thanks for your comment on the quotes – wish I could take the credit for the humor there – but that's all him! lol Looking forward to reading more of your future posts! Erika ~ Prey Species
I love how she stole your hearts, sanity, and sleep! I feel the same way…three times over! It’s amazing how the center of your world can shift focus so fast! It’s been fun getting to know you–isn’t blog land great?!
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Hi Carla-
She’s worth every second 🙂 I hope someday too that I can report to have done this more than once – dare to dream! Thanks so much for stopping by to comment – I am definitely starting to love blog land and the support that often comes with it!
Wow! You are quite an accomplished lady! Your kiddos and hubby are lucky to have you! 🙂 Blessings!
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Hi Amanda – Thank you so much for saying that! It is my sincerest hope that my children and husband benefit from my background – I can think of no better investment than my family!
Hi Erika, You have such an exciting life! With so many different areas of education in your background, you are going to be a fun teacher and great SAHM! I’m sure your positive psychology background comes in handy. I’m off you check out more of your awesome posts!
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Thank you Tulip 🙂 I am my daughter’s biggest fan and am so looking forward to being able to support and guide her as she develops and learns!