Yes, I ended my title in a preposition. I’ll be hearing from my mother for sure! But it’s a really good question? What AM I blogging for?
I started this about 20 months ago….My goal was to write every day. And by golly, I have!! My subjects are across the board; everything from kids, to hubby to family, to emotional issues, very light politics (none if I can avoid it) and even religion (on occasion!) But there really is no rhyme or reason to my blog. It’s just my emotional vomit (as my husband so kindly calls it!)
And he is right!!
Sometimes people commiserate with me. Other times people just read and move on, with no connection whatsoever!!!
For the most part, I have to say, I lay it all out there. But the truth is, I still filter myself to save the guilty. There is really no true way to write without someone’s feelings getting hurt, or causing a ‘divorce’ in one way or another. It’s imperative to filter a bit to keep the peace in your life!!
And sometimes I think to myself as I am writing…..what good am I doing if I can’t just lay it out there???
I thought about directing it to a photography blog; but then I would lose my ‘readers (all 2 of you). I thought about doing a diet blog, but the kids issues swirled in my head so much, I had to write about it. I thought about making it more focused on family, but not everyone is married with kids. So, I just write about…..me.
Not much of an audience there, but it’s what I know.
Every so often I question myself about my blog – and recently I realized what I am trying to do when I write is anticipate what others might want to hear. And I feel it’s not very genuine of late. So I’m not sure where I will be going with this in the future.
The truth is, I have very low readership; so I’m mostly writing this to me! And if I look back on years gone by, I’m not learning very much from myself. Which is sad. I’m my best teacher. (you would think).
I thank you all (2) for reading and sticking it out with me. What I am most proud of so far is that I promised I would write SOMETHING every day – and I have. Be it good, bad or indifferent, it’s a promise that I stuck out.
Not sure where the New Year will lead. Many times I have found myself struggling to find something to write. And at this point in time, I vow to myself not to force it. So my blog may not be every day, or even every week. It’ hasn’t taken me anywhere specific and it really hasn’t changed anyone’s life. So with that, I will simply say thank you. And I’ll see you next time. Whenever that may be.
Happy Thursday
You may not have changed anyone’s life but I think you’ve made them not feel so alone in their struggles through life just by seeing that there is someone else out there who has or is going through the same thing.
With that said, putting your life on line creates a one sided relationship, to a certain degree. Everyone knows everything about your life, so when they see you or call you you’ve already told the world what’s up so that leaves the other person the only one with something to say.
I know you mentioned that before that you tell someone something and they say I know, cause they already read about it.
I do, however, still enjoy reading it, because most times the way you write your story is funny, it can make you laugh, smile, chuckle, or it evokes some level of emotion.
I do think you should get in touch with Sandy Puc though and join her public blog. It will be great exposure for you with other photographers and you can share your dance photography experience and maybe even get helpful hints in the best way to financially benefit from dance photography.
I will send you her email on Monday when you’re officially back to work so you can get in touch with her and see if it’s something you might be interested in doing.
Don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a healthier year. I started my running this morning, set a goal of 1000 miles for the year. I’m going to try really hard to stick with that and still try to fit in heidi.
Anyway, that’s all I have for now. Talk to you later Julz
Sent from my iPad Julie Ann Proctor http://www.julzrealestate.com Lic 01754588