Why do I Blog?
As a crafter, I tend to blog about crafty things, but I don’t want to exclude my every day life, as my inspiration is born there. My life is a never ending string of good and not-so-good experiences, so, honestly, where else would my inspiration come from?
Then I think, why do I blog at all? I mean, I definitely have more than enough to fill my time. My schedule is always packed with things that are probably getting tired of hanging out on my todo list. Why bother with a blog? Do I have to? No, unlike dentist appointments, parent meetings and making breakfast for my kids. Is it solely for the purpose of selling things? No, not really, although probably helpful. Is it out of a need to voice my opinion? Nah. Is it fulfilling a need to share? Maybe. I think I do it because it’s a way to “connect” with others, but it also may fulfill a personal need in me to write. Sometimes, I treat our blog more like a personal journal and maybe that’s just good practice for me, however, others may get more of an “earful” than I originally intended. <— cover ears, as needed.
I love the idea of others getting a “sneak peek” at my life. I have no idea if my life is even interesting to others, but I find that I enjoy sneaking a peek at others’ lives. It makes that online “presence” REAL. I can, realistically, relate to the mother in Iowa with 3 kids or the crafter in Canada who can’t figure out her pricing, lol. Maybe that’s what it’s all about…just making life connections.
Yes, I will keep blogging. And, hopefully, people will keep reading and interacting.
So, tell me, why do YOU blog?
Hi there! Just noticed that you were following me on twitter so I thought I’d check out your website too. I don’t just follow “anyone” you know. Haha! I have asked myself this same darn question in the past and I think the answer to “why do you blog?” for me is that I LIKE IT! Plain and simple. I like putting together recipies, crafts, pretty pictures and writing about things. Gets all the stuff out of my head and makes room for more ideas. I enjoyed reading your answer too and totally “get” what you are saying. As a woman who met her sweet husband and some of her dearest friends from on line I can attest to the strong connections that can be built. Keep up the great work!
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Thank you for your comment, Vicki! I appreciate the reply and I agree with you 100%…especially in reference to getting it out of your head and making room, lol. I can’t walk and chew gum at the same time some days, so it definitely helps get it out. I guess that’s why it ends up being a journal some weeks
Glad you stopped by ~~ hope to see you here again!
BTW…I am totally going to try your pumpkin cookies this season. I used a different version last year and they were good, but not FAB ~ I need them to be luscious! :p
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i love blogging for the same reasons… just sharing my inspirations and daily musing that inspire my arts and crafts. it’s so fun to meet people through blogging too !
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