Blogging is a big part of my life. I've been blogging for over three years now, with no end in sight. I love having an online journal where I can write about anything I want.
I can read things I wrote when my oldest son was only 18 months old, and find out what we were doing on any given day. I love having our lives documented this way. That's just one of the great joys of blogging. Blogging has also taught me a lot.
Without further ado, here is my list of...
The TOP TEN things blogging has taught me:
1. The unexpected surprises life throws your way are suddenly great blog fodder - like the time I found two raw eggs, cracked in the bottom of my Louis Vuitton? Great blog fodder. Add that to the copious amounts of times I've had to clean up poo from a bathtub (ew!) or had to clean up vomit (I don't, really - I'm a deer caught in headlights, so my husband does that nasty pick-up), or the mess one toddler can make when left alone for one minute in the high chair - these life experiences become exciting things to write about!
2. Trying to explain your love of blogging to people who are not bloggers themselves is almost futile. I try. And each time, it fails. Non-bloggers just don't care all that much! They don't get the obsession. (Really, what's wrong with these people?)
3. When you're blogging - reading other blogs or writing posts for your own blog - time passes so quickly, you will not believe it's already 1 a.m. Seriously - sitting in front of a computer screen, blogging, it's as if life is in fast-forward mode. That dishwasher you were supposed to empty after the kids went to bed? You put it off for another day. The laundry you were going to tackle? Nope, not going to get done. Blogging comes first!
4. The relationships that are formed are awesome. The blogosphere is filled with talented, helpful people, other great 'mom' bloggers. I've met quite a few bloggers in real life, and they are just as great as I thought they'd be. Bloggers are the real deal! Friendships are formed, and the connections are great.
5. Comments make me very happy - reading comments from all of my readers really puts a smile on my face. Seeing familiar faces and reading what people have to say about the things I write about is a wonderful thing.
6. Blogging has taught my children to fend for themselves, sometimes. "I'm coming!" I'll say, only to seconds later (okay, fine... 20 minutes later) realize that the fight my boys were in has now been resolved. See why me being busy on the computer is a good thing? My boys are learning to interact without as much involvement from me!
7. Blogging has also taught my four year old a lot about the Internet, and about what a blog is. And I get to hear him say: "No more blogging on your phone, mommy!" Which, of course invokes some MOMMY GUILT!
8. There are some seriously talented bloggers out there. I'm really thankful for these great writers, because they make me want to become a better writer myself. Blogging has taught me that it is important to write it all down. Inspiration, baby!
9. Blogging has also taught me that sadly, I have to censor myself at times. There are far too many 'real' people who read my blog, and sometimes, great blog posts cannot get published. I don't need those types of confrontations, you know? Let's take a moment to mourn the blog posts that will never be...
10. Blogging is so addictive, that sometimes, I even forget to eat dinner! That's a huge bonus - easy weight loss!
Thank you Mama Kat for another fabulous and fun Writer's Workshop!
I can read things I wrote when my oldest son was only 18 months old, and find out what we were doing on any given day. I love having our lives documented this way. That's just one of the great joys of blogging. Blogging has also taught me a lot.
Without further ado, here is my list of...
The TOP TEN things blogging has taught me:
1. The unexpected surprises life throws your way are suddenly great blog fodder - like the time I found two raw eggs, cracked in the bottom of my Louis Vuitton? Great blog fodder. Add that to the copious amounts of times I've had to clean up poo from a bathtub (ew!) or had to clean up vomit (I don't, really - I'm a deer caught in headlights, so my husband does that nasty pick-up), or the mess one toddler can make when left alone for one minute in the high chair - these life experiences become exciting things to write about!
2. Trying to explain your love of blogging to people who are not bloggers themselves is almost futile. I try. And each time, it fails. Non-bloggers just don't care all that much! They don't get the obsession. (Really, what's wrong with these people?)
3. When you're blogging - reading other blogs or writing posts for your own blog - time passes so quickly, you will not believe it's already 1 a.m. Seriously - sitting in front of a computer screen, blogging, it's as if life is in fast-forward mode. That dishwasher you were supposed to empty after the kids went to bed? You put it off for another day. The laundry you were going to tackle? Nope, not going to get done. Blogging comes first!
4. The relationships that are formed are awesome. The blogosphere is filled with talented, helpful people, other great 'mom' bloggers. I've met quite a few bloggers in real life, and they are just as great as I thought they'd be. Bloggers are the real deal! Friendships are formed, and the connections are great.
5. Comments make me very happy - reading comments from all of my readers really puts a smile on my face. Seeing familiar faces and reading what people have to say about the things I write about is a wonderful thing.
6. Blogging has taught my children to fend for themselves, sometimes. "I'm coming!" I'll say, only to seconds later (okay, fine... 20 minutes later) realize that the fight my boys were in has now been resolved. See why me being busy on the computer is a good thing? My boys are learning to interact without as much involvement from me!
7. Blogging has also taught my four year old a lot about the Internet, and about what a blog is. And I get to hear him say: "No more blogging on your phone, mommy!" Which, of course invokes some MOMMY GUILT!
8. There are some seriously talented bloggers out there. I'm really thankful for these great writers, because they make me want to become a better writer myself. Blogging has taught me that it is important to write it all down. Inspiration, baby!
9. Blogging has also taught me that sadly, I have to censor myself at times. There are far too many 'real' people who read my blog, and sometimes, great blog posts cannot get published. I don't need those types of confrontations, you know? Let's take a moment to mourn the blog posts that will never be...
10. Blogging is so addictive, that sometimes, I even forget to eat dinner! That's a huge bonus - easy weight loss!
Thank you Mama Kat for another fabulous and fun Writer's Workshop!
Comments
I'm so glad I stopped by. Come on over and take a look at my entry for this week's Writer's Workshop when you get a chance. Have a great day.
Kristi, Live and Love...Out Loud
@TweetingMama
I, too, must censor some of what I write about...and I love how you said lets mourn the posts that will never be...haha!
xoxo
I agree- there is so much I want to say but can't because it would hurt/embarrass/anger people in my real life. Oh the things I wish I could say!
Great post - I might have to jump in and make my own.
And yes, definitely mourning the blog posts that will never be...
It is my newest addiciton and I see no end in site.
I do wish I could hear some of those posts of yours that will never be! lol
Shane
I think the hardest thing of all is Mommy Guilt. You hit that one right on the head. It's feels so good to go into adult world for awhile - it's hard to resist.
great work on your blog! I agree people who don't blog just don't get it.
Lindsey Petersen
And, now, I shall take a moment to mourn...
And I also love comments, they make my day and I've been up until 1 (or 2) especially when I was nursing I would just sit and read!
I censor myself too, simply because I have family that reads my blog and well, they don't need to know EVEYRTHING!!
An egg in your Louie? OH NO!
And, yes, the independent kids....that is definitely a perk.
And, it's almost crazy to me the number of people that don't have blogs..and explaining it to them? Almost impossible.
And I too have many posts in draft form waiting for the day when I have the courage to publish them for the world to read. Or maybe I should just pick up the phone and tell the "real life" people how I feel in person, instead of in writing! Yeah, right...
Have a lovely weekend.
Shelly
Anyhow, blogging for me has been therapy. I love writing and reading blogs and I'm amazed by the relationships I've developed and continue to develop.
Fun post Loukia!
I totally get the fast-forward while blogging bit. How is it possible that the time goes so quickly?!
I haven't found a great balance yet. I blog at night, late at night, after the kids are down and the dishes are cleaned. Sometimes (a LOT of times) I don't get to my beloved blogging.
It's bloggers like YOU that inspire me to find my groove in that way! I don't know how you do it!
I can totally identify with so many of the things on your list.
The "i'm coming" and then 20 minutes goes by? yeah, guilty as charged. ;-)