Thursday, April 4, 2013

Why am I blogging?

This is the question I have been asking myself lately. Usually I am not a touchy feely blogger, but today I am going to lay it out there. I haven't been posting much lately and think the reason is I have been doubting myself! Why blog, who reads it, does it really matter.......and the list goes on.  I have a lot going on in my life, so its not that I don't have anything to write about. Maybe I think other people do a better job writing and advocating and crafting and sharing their stories.

Do any of you ever get caught up in the stats page on blogger?  I was looking at that and it didn't help out with my motivation to write, my stats have dwindled and so has the desire to keep blogging. I don't want to quit, I really enjoy the "friendships" I have developed through blogging.  I keep telling myself, blog for those who are my real friends and social media friends that follow me and don't worry about the rest. I have read a few other bloggers and their advice on blogs is to write what you want, focus on the audience you want, and don't worry so much!

Maybe I haven't been cultivating my blogging relationships: not commenting on others posts and supporting them, reading theirs, and promoting others. So there is another challenge I am going to be working on more!

So hang in there with me and hopefully this is just a blue funk I am in!

14 comments:

  1. I've had the same thoughts from time to time! But I stick with it, if anything, for memories and the fact that I fail at scrapbooking! Haha!

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    1. Thanks for the support Jennifer! I think you do an awesome job blogging and your children will love it in years to come.

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  2. I agree with Jennifer! I do it for my family and future little ones...they may not have any interest in what I have to say now but someday I'd like to leave them wiht something and scrapbooking is very much not an option, my craftiness ends at stamping a stamp on a letter

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    1. Thanks Amanda! I think what you post is great, the little day to day things we forget will be cherished in years to come.

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  3. I have been in the same boat before where I hit lulls and question what I am doing with my blog. I say just keep writing and write about stuff you love. Sometimes I think my blog is more for my benefit than others...I enjoy writing and expressing myself that way. I have decided that stats are not to big of a deal to me...I would rather have a few readers that actually love what I am writing then lots who don't care either way! :o) Also I read your blog and very much enjoy it girl!

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    1. I probably agree with you about how blogging is more for my benefit than others. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Quality of followers rather than Quantity!

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  4. Yep, we all hit this point at times, I'm pretty sure. But, keep on trucking! I like blogging for the memories, mostly, but I enjoy it when folks read and comment.

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  5. I completely understand! I have been a Terrible Blog friend and blogger lately. Time has been a factor for me and the fact I think I have nothing to talk about ;)
    I DO enjoy your blog as well as many others, I love reading/receiving comments and need to do better about leaving them. Hang in there...I'm still a faithful follower...of sorts!
    lol

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    1. We all have our moments, and blogging isn't (nor do I think it should be) #1 in our lives. We all have so much going on, and yes, I think you have plenty to talk about. Speaking of that, will you be heading to Yates Center anytime soon for a sheep sale?

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  6. Lor - I love reading your blog! It's funny you should post this, several people have been suggesting I start a blog lately and although I would love to share some weight loss tips and struggles, I too wonder if anyone would read it and if it would be weird "putting it all out there"!
    Like losing weight, you must stick with it - you have followers, even if I don't always comment! Blog and share, I will keep reading, I PROMISE!

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    1. G. Brew- I had no idea you followed me-what a great suprise! Well if you don't want to start a blog right now, I would love for you to guest post!?
      You are awesome!

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