Coming back from vacation and thinking about life, it has made me re-evaluate the purpose of my blog. Before I created it, I used to chat with my sister about how we didn't care for blogs that appeared superficial, or didn't share the realness of everyday life (good and bad).
Now that I have a blog, I wonder if that applies to me. I've tried to be as real as possible, but there are also some things in life that don't need to be shared in this format. I want to respect other people's privacy because a lot of stuff is just none of my business. So I try to stick to the things I know...my family, my experiences, my crafty side, etc.
I don't get many comments but I know people read my blog. That makes me happy because I like blogging and sharing a bit of myself in this way. I love face to face, or long phone conversations, but it isn't everyday that those are possible. I don't care for Facebook. That to me is impersonal, random, and annoying but that's just my opinion and I know others like it for other reasons.
I used to journal on paper but it's hard for me to sit down like that now. I like going online and communicating with others and it's fun to be able to journal with pictures on my blog about the going-on's of our life, which can then be shared with friends and family. I think it's working, but I'm not sure.
Do I make my blog private? I'm not sure that is the answer. I think I'm just working through my thoughts and will come out on the other side pleased with what I have created this past year.
I for one love reading your blog! I kind of didn't know about it until a few months ago, but have enjoyed it since then. It makes me feel closer to you actually, finding out about all the random nuances of your life. We don't really get much of an opportunity to just chat anymore, so I enjoy at least finding out what's going on in Marin's life. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was great seeing you, Marin! I always think that you are a real sort of gal and you're blog is also. Being that it is your blog, you can share whatever the hell you want...good or bad.
ReplyDeleteYou're such a good person and I'm so happy to call you my friend.
Btw, Maggie may very well be the cutest baby ever.
Thank you both. This is what I needed to hear. Michael told me today that he wouldn't want to see my blog go and that just because I don't have many comments doesn't mean people aren't reading or enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteMegan-It was good to see you too. It felt like second nature to see you there in Hawaii and we really did pick up where we left off. Glad you enjoyed Maggie. She is the light of our lives. I just put my snoring baby in her crib from the car :-)
In general I am a non-commenter, but a faithful reader. If you're on my Google reader (you are) I'm reading. Plus, it's fun to go back and read your own writing a six months to a year down the line. :)
ReplyDeleteYnette, I hear you can make blogs into real books. I am totally going to do something like that someday. I am a faithful readers of my friend's blogs too and I comment when I feel especially inspired.
ReplyDeletei vote to keep it. i have deleted 2 or 3 blogs over the years and wish i hadnt...it is a nice wayto journal and keep family/friends updated. :)
ReplyDeleteregina, thanks for the input. looks like i'm not alone!
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