I'm trying to decide what to do with my blog. I'm frustrated by blogger's new (or new to me) limits on pictures. At first I took this as a sign that it was time to be done blogging, guilt free. But I find that I'm still composing blog posts in my head, still wishing that I would get caught up from this past summer/fall. If this blog is supposed to be a journal, I'm so far behind! If it's to keep family updated, I think they know most of what's been going on in our lives, so hopefully I'm not too far behind there. If it's to post cute pictures of my kids and brag them up a little, well, I'm definitely behind there. If it's purpose is to provide a place for me to vent my frustrations, well, I haven't taken the time to post any of my rants lately. I think what it is most useful for is for me to keep track of other people's blogs along my sidebar. I love reading the blogs of friends and family. I'd like to think they enjoy reading mine too, but I know blogs are a dime a dozen and for one to go by the wayside isn't really that big of a deal. In fact, it may be freeing to have one less blog to feel a need to keep up on.
What are your thoughts on blogs? Why do you blog? What types of blogs do you enjoy reading the most?
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Pros: Personally, I think it's a nice journaling mechanism. ...and I have far-away relatives that really like seeing pictures of the kids and whatnot.
Cons: People don't feel like they need to make an effort to be involved in your life....they can just stalk you instead.
I just started paying for picture storage. It's really not much, and I like it.
I used to feel like my blog was a communication spot, between many people and me. But that was pre-facebook. It used to have lots more ranting, and opinion pieces and thoughtful writing. But people used to comment actively, back and forth about those types of things.
Now, it's evolved to more of a family journal, with a smattering of showing off my kiddos. Especially for family members who aren't nearby, but also for friends near and far. I've considered turing the comments off entirely, so that people don't feel pressured to comment, and so I don't feel hurt or whatever if they don't. There are still lots of people who read my blog, but frankly, very few who have or take the time to comment. I know I comment a lot less than I used to, just because I'm too busy. But I still read quite a lot of my friends blogs and love most of them, especially the one's that show of their darlings, and their good ideas, but still keep it real and post pictures with laundry piles in the background occasionally.
Here's another thing, that would be a factor if I were you: I started blogging when Patrick was a tiny baby, so I kind of feel like I've always done it, it's always been a part of my "job" to be family historian. I would have an easier time giving it up if I hadn't done it the whole time I had kids. Does that make sense?
Also, FWIW, my blog has been letting me post pictures again. Don't know why. I set Sean up as an author and posted under his account for a few posts, but the last couple have let me do picture again. Such a scam!
I love your blog! I feel like it's a great way to get to know your family when you live so far away and we only see you once a year. I vote you keep it up. :)
I love the blog. I love the pics that you include because I feel I miss so much being so far away.
I blog because I like to write and sometimes I crack myself up. It's also nice to be able to tell everyone something at the same time. That way I don't have to remember who I told what.
The only blogs I actually read are family ones. Other than that, I look at a whole lot of craft blogs.
I like reading your blogs. Especially the ones about funny things the kids do. :)
I bit the bullet recently and bought the picture storage. I have debated this same question. I have given up on reading blogs other than my families and close friends. I no longer find time to blog stalk or hunt for the newest fun blog to follow. But the people that really matter I will always continue to follow (Ps that is you).
I have debated stopping as well but find that sometimes I need the release and it is good to have some concrete proof that I have good days and not just rough ones. I also like looking back and realizing how far we have come for better or worse.
I am going to continue blogging but I let go of the guilt. Realistically not many people probably read mine anymore but if I am doing it for my own little family and a family journal then who cares.
Don't stop! Even if it is just a couple times a year. I love seeing how your family has grown.
Plus, I would love to hear more rants it would help me feel less like a witch. :)
Court...
I LOVE reading your blog and seeing how much the kids are growing up and the fun things they are doing.
You have such a great family - seeing them once a year isn't nearly enough at all. Please keep blogging :)
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