To blog? Or not to blog?
Have you ever thought about ending your blog? What made you change your mind?
I can't tell you the number of times I've thought about closing down my blog. As some of you know, I actually did delete my blog for about 12 hours one time because a crazy stalker just wouldn't stop picking on me. I realized then, though, that my blog has become an important part of my life. I couldn't just throw it away and never look back. I missed my blogger friends, even in that short time.
Since then there have been long periods of time when I just don't have much to say, my thoughts are buried too far inside of myself to bring them to the surface, or I've just been too busy to sit down and type. At those moments I wonder if I should just close up shop. Then I remember that it is when we are the most busy that we need to take time for ourselves. Writing can help bring emotions to the surface. I DO have something to say; I'm just not in the mood to argue my points in public. Whatever the case, it reminds me that if I shut down my blog I wouldn't have anywhere to go when I WAS ready to share.
I am far behind in posting pictures and sharing stories. I didn't get pictures of my daughters at Halloween up here, and Amber has now participated in TWO karate tournaments that I haven't gotten on my blog. It's not because I'm not proud of my girls. That's definitely not true. It's because I'm focused on LIVING with the girls and gathering more memories. There's only so much of life that can be preserved.
So for now, I will continue with my little blog here. I appreciate everyone who reads regularly. I apologize that I don't write now as much as I did when I was sick and sitting on the couch for four months. I take that as a good thing, though. To be honest, I hope to NEVER have that much time to write again!
6 comments:
Thank you so much for visiting my blog this morning.
Today looks like another one of those slow down and cuddle days. I think we'll all just stay in our pjs and watch Disney movies and eat popcorn.
Hope you have a beautiful day :-)
Kate
That actually sounds like a really nice day. I hope everyone gets well soon!
I think sometimes we lose track of why we post and why we have blogs. It should only ever be for you, and when you need it. I think when we start making promises or beating ourselves up for something we said we would do or felt we had to do then they lose their real meaning.
The fact that you're posting less because you're not sitting on the lounge and sick, is an awesome thing.
Post for you, when you want to, about what you have to say at the time - to me that's what personal blogging is all about.
Hugs
You are so, so right Fi. I see other bloggers struggle with finding something interesting for their readers, and I think to myself that what they have been posting is very interesting and enjoyable. We are definitely our own worst critics and don't give ourselves enough credit. Thanks for the reminder!
Hi Karen, I am clicking my way through the Monday Mingle Blog Hop and found you. I was intrigued by your post about your best friend Kevin, and then I read this one. It's nice to meet you.
I have two blogs, a writing one like this, and a recipe blog. Sometimes I too feel the way you do-- I wonder what's the point? Sometimes I don't feel like blogging or like you said, I don't really WANT to share what is going on inside.
Those feelings come and go for me. The days when I think I have nothing to share, are often my best blogging moments!
Blogging probably won't be forever. But who knows? The nice thing is, it really IS your choice!
Take care,
Michael Ann
http://thinkinginmyheadma.blogspot.com
http://thebiggreenbowl.blogspot.com
I think all bloggers go through that Do I or Don't I phase. I just take a no-guilt break when I feel like it and go back to blogging when I'm ready. You are a busy busy woman now with your newish job, moving, return to health and all. Enjoy it!
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