I am having mixed feelings on blogging. On one hand, I love the idea of blogging and getting my thoughts out there and sharing them with those who happen to stop by. I have a livejournal account that I loved using, and just rambling away. It seemed so much easier there, then it does here. I guess I feel like I can't share as much here? Or maybe that it feels like what I put here should be more "formal"? Which seems totally ridiculous. On the other hand, blogging really does seem like a lot of work! and I am lazy.
Maybe I am just going through a blogging lull. Maybe in a few days, a week or so, I will be back on the blogging train. I think the problem is, I just haven't found my rhythm.
Who knows! I am still here though, and don't worry (was anyone worried?) I am not going anywhere!
I have those lulls hit too. You have to have some inspiration.
ReplyDeleteand then time to blog from the inspiration! :P
DeleteHey Sam, I think the less pressure you put on yourself to blog the way other people think you ought to blog or whatever your perception of that is... the better it goes. You have to decide why you're doing it, and do it from that place... what are your motives, what are your goals, etc, and be honest about it. It takes some soul searching. Blogging is ultimately connecting you with other people, so you have to weigh the value of being open and honest against your goals. People want to connect with other people. If you provide a place for that, then it becomes worth it, because you get something out of it too. That's what I've learned since I started... it's about connecting. Hang in there mama. <3 you've got a good thing going!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't so much that I am worried about how other people think I should blog, but rather, I am struggling with how much I am willing to share, and how I share that information. For example with my livejournal I updated about everything, no matter how small or big it was, and I mean everything, and I did so very 'stream of conscience" which I know I don't really want for my blog.
DeleteI love your blog! It's one of my favorites... I think you have a good balance of sharing what is important to you and what you're comfortable with, but if you're wondering if it's too much or not enough, I think you're the only person to decide! I know, lame advice, but really- it's your life and your family, so you have to make the call. :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much. Your blog is certainly one of my favorites as well! I guess I have been wondering if I could share more, some of the smaller not so "important" details. I don't see what it can hurt!
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