This evening I learned that one of the blogs I follow is coming to an end. It's a home interior blog with great photography.The blogger has decided to stop blogging because she feels it takes up too much of her time. Time she would rather spend with hobbies and loved ones. I think it's fantastic that she is doing what she needs to do to be a good wife,mother,friend etc but I am left feeling a little sad and confused. She started her blog 1 year ago as a simple way to share her love for refurbished antiques and whatnot..now she has a blog with a bazillion followers,give aways and all other sorts of blog extras. The obligation just became too much and blogging became a second job. How sad! I think blogging should be for fun and a way to share what you love! Somewhere she lost that and she admits she stressed over every photo and word in hopes of always creating a "perfect post". Whoa. This
almost leaves me completely confused until I remembered my own confession weeks ago. Blogging honestly. I felt myself falling into the same trap. The pressure to blog regularly,include photos and tell a great story. And then I got real.My life isn't always a great story,or photo worthy or regular!So I sent the proverbial monkey on my back a packing and started blogging from the heart. Posting pics without editing,sharing what I think is worth typing and at my own pace.I know I don't have many followers and usually my blogs don't even have comments..but it doesn't really matter.
I blog for myself-there are just too many thoughts in my head not to share.
For Vern-the awesome boyfriend who reads because he loves me and cares about how I feel,smart man! For Grandma Ellen-Our new dear friend and the woman we adopted Maxine from. She gave us a precious gift to add to our family and only asked one thing in return,that I keep in touch and send photos. I was so happy to share the link to my blog with her and I know I have at lest ONE follower that is as crazy about her as we are :)
For Melody-the dear friend and my favorite blog to follow! The Jesus loving, stay at home Mom with 3 small kids and an awesome old house that her and her husband are renovating room by room. She tells the stories of her busy days in a way that always brings a smile to my face. Her faith is so strong,honest and true that is has become an important source of fellowship for me :) Thank you Melody!
For Jessica-my best friend. Many miles keep us apart and I am horrible at calling and emailing yet she understands and loves me anyway...and reads my blog :)
For anyone else out there who feels overwhelmed with creating a perfect blog-Stop it! Blog what you love,blog what you know but mostly just blog honestly :)
