Angela, you're famous in my world! In your second comment, you mentioned the research you did over at WeFollow. It's funny, I thought of just using "Jesus," but then I over-thought it (again) and didn't want it to seem like I think I *am* Jesus. Sheesh! I had a good laugh over your overly-long WeFollow list. That's just how complicated people are, isn't it?

Jeb, you're absolutely right—we should all care less about what others think. I'm not saying we *ought* to be concerned with how others view us. I'm just saying that's a reality for me. I can try to fight it, with varying degrees of success, but I still want people to truly see me and know me for who I am. When I suspect they don't, it's really hard for me to just let it go. I'm really glad, though, that you don't put me into any particular boxes. Some people just get it, you know? :)

Cheryl, you've outlined what's useful and dangerous about labels, AND you've taken some of the pressure off of the situation. Thanks! The whole idea of blowing the stereotypes by first "using" them is wonderful: "what about those who get to know you through your label and are changed by coming into contact with an authentic “Christian,â€ “momâ€ and “blogger/writer?â€ That's what I always hope for when people somehow end up at my blog. I just hope they don't get turned off by some trigger term and leave before they take in some of the stories.

jenx67, yeah, I'm thinking Jesus is the one to stick with. And you bring up an interesting point, perhaps inadvertently: It's not about the numbers. I can honestly say that, with the whole WeFollow thing, I haven't been trying to figure out which tags will attract the most followers. I simply want to be true to who I am—I want "truth in advertising," so to speak. I do a lot of branding work for clients, and I always tell them that our task isn't to determine who they *wish* they were, and then come up with a plan to make people believe it's true. We're trying to uncover who they *really* are, and how to make the most of that true character, in a cohesive, meaningful way. It sure isn't usually easy, though.