I've been on a hiatus as of late...Did you miss me? I know you did...I've been on a mission of self discovery and have had thoughts of reinventing myself or my blog....I did that once as a teenager. I thought I was a totally boring individual. I tended to be on the more quiet, shy side...Let's face it, quite and shy just does not get attention. I tried to emulate the behaviors of a good friend. She was outgoing and funny. She made people smile and laugh. I wanted to be her! I tried, I failed, I am me...
The same kind of quandary has presented itself to me in recent weeks. As my follower numbers began to soar, the number of blogs I follow began to climb as well. It's just science...But the information overload made me analyze my place in this blogging world. What do I write that will be funny and witty? What do I do to make people smile and laugh? Otherwise, I am just wasting your time...But wait! This is my blog...I reminded myself that I am writing for me and possibly my posterity. I love that I have followers and people who want to comment, but ultimately it is all mine...You know? So I am giving the whole thumbs down to reinventing myself and my blog. I would still love to be funnier and wittier, but I am me and I accept that...I hope you will, too, as you continue to visit.
Much ♥
Of course! You have drawn people in for a reason.
ReplyDeleteGirl, you are a ROCK STAR!!!!!! Don't change for anyone but you IF you want to!!! I personally think you are great just as you are and I will continue to follow this blog or a re-invented blog! I just love that you are owning that it is YOUR blog and it is YOURS to do as you feel with it!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteP.S. You should be receiving your gardening gloves this week! I sent the Priority Mail!!!
I have thought about the same thing too. What do I have to offer that everyone hasn't already talked about? But my blog is like my journal and it is an expression of me. You never know who may read it and what it will do for them. I have learned by sharing my vegan story that I have encouraged a lot of people so it is worth something. In such a vast blogging world it is hard to remember that we are unique and have individual stories to tell. Keep on bloggin'!
ReplyDeleteThe way I see it, if someone doesn't want to read what you post they won't. So you aren't wasting anyone's time. In fact, I do enjoy the witty funny blogs. There are only a few people who are very witty and funny all of the time. But I also enjoy the blogs that show a real person. I like real people. I like the good, the bad, the funny, the troubles, the happy things that happen in their lives. Real people might not always be funny, but they are dynamic and richly interesting simply for being themselves. Everyone has different experiences and perspectives and I enjoy that a lot. So just keep being yourself!
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling the exact same way! Do I blog for me, or for "them"? I decided I blog for me. I am only going to follow those that I really care about what they say (um...yes, that includes little ole you!), and I will comment only when I really have something to say.
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one! :)
Oh, you are loved!! I struggle with the same identity crisis, let's see, on a weekly basis. Love the thumbs down imagery. blog on.
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I have those moments too! Don't worry, I'll still be here whatever your "reinvention" turns into :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you. Be yourself! That is what brought people here in the first place. Be true to you and the rest will be what it will be.
ReplyDeletei started off blogging just for me, then peeps began reading me, and I loved it and i began reading them, then the comments came and I became addicted, and then life took over, and unemployment sunk in and priorities took over and i blog so I can print to book, and comments are now icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteand p.s....I wish I had 90 followers!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog...I can relate to so much of it and the parts I don't relate to, make me take pause and think. So, yes, I did miss you and I love you just the way you are!
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I am glad you are not reinventing yourself. I like the Lisa that I read about every day. :) (even if I don't leave some comment love.)
ReplyDeletekeep on bloggin!
Blog for you... Then you find dear friends on the way~
ReplyDeleteI agree. Why change when who you are and what you write attracted the followers in the first place?
ReplyDeleteHa, I love how you start off in one direction and totally take a turn in the end. Just do you, woman! If you try to be something you're not, people will smell it a mile away. Plus, it'll just get exhausting (and not fun) to keep up the facade for too long.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I go through those "oh man, I wish I could be funnier" moments too. But, remember, your followers will keep coming back for YOU!
ReplyDeleteYou are the best you in the world. You've attracted a following because you are you! I'm glad that you came to the conclusion that there is no need to reinvent the wheel.
ReplyDeleteChange your blog background, your font and your font colors. That always gets me out of a blogging funk. Seriously. Try it. You might like it. =)
ReplyDelete1. Welcome back from your self appointed blog vacation. I hope you had a spa day :)
ReplyDelete2. This is my first time on your blog. The the name of your blog and so would Michael Scott.
3. Love the quote in your bio. Notting Hill is one of my all time fave movies and soundtracks.
4. You have a cute 18 yr old boy. I have a cute 18 yr old girl. Let's ponder on that.
5. Glad you're back. I'll be back too :)
I’m glad your back! Sometimes I get overwhelmed with how great other's blogs are and how I need to learn some new mad skills. But I have this thing I tell myself now to battle the self depravation. I tell myself to focus on my strengths. What am I fairly good at? What do I love to do? And Then I start from there. It helps every time.
ReplyDeleteby the way... I love how honest you are here.
My take is that we evolve just as our blog does. Our character changes, and our inner dialog changes...I want my blog to reflect that we are ever changing beings. Some people like us, and some don't. I think it is all good.
ReplyDeleteYou have to allow yourself the permission to write freely or censor yourself. It is YOUR choice what you do with your blog.
You also have to find what works for you. I like to have themed days. In the beginning I made up my own, and these days I have found a few themed days out there that I really like. Family Friday...I get to share my genealogy research with everyone.
Pink Saturday...last week was my first one, but I hunt around my house with my camera and look for pink items. I am including themes with mine. Last week was a "Pink Romance" This Saturday I am doing Pink Cherubs.
Table Top Tuesday...Show everyone table tops around the house.
Artist of The Week...is one of my own, I share my art of my home and tell people about the artist.
If you want to find groups that reflect your personality...you will.
I accept that and will continue to read. :) I would much rather read what YOU want to write about anyhow!
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