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Blogging can feel quite surreal sometimes. Especially when I look back at my old posts, I realise that it is really no mean feat to have accumulated 4 years of my life stories.
There are many reasons why people blog; some do it for themselves, for a business online, to share an interest or just for their family. I have actually thought about how it would have been if my mom was a blogger. It would have been quite interesting to read about how it was like for my mom at my age and have some of my questions answered about how it was like growing up;
What was she most passionate about at that point?
What were her favorite recipes?
What was it that I used to do that amused or irritated her?
I still could ask her some of these questions now, but I guess it wouldn't be the same.
Lately, I came across a remark on another blog, the blogger mentioned that said that she did not want to post some content, as it would probably be too dull for people to read. I wonder how many of us, especially parent bloggers hesitate to put up something on our blog because it is not entertaining enough
Here are some of my sentiments about why I blog;
I do not blog to amuse or entertain
I do not blog to be someone else we are not
I blog in the hope that my experience will benefit someone else who reads my blog
What is written here on the blog is pretty much what you get. As a mom, in the busyness of daily routines and hiccups, alot of things get forgotten. So when I look at my old posts and pictures, I don't even remember some of them very clearly, but I am glad that I wrote it down on the blog.
Sure, I experience seasons when there is really nothing much to take down, when the same old, same old happens. And there are also moments in time, when I have too much going on and lots to talk about.
So how do I find the time to blog? It's tough to squeeze that time from the regular schedules, but since I value the memories in this space and not want to them lost, I make time.
So here's to 4 years of blogging and cherished memories online!
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For those with blogs, how about turning your blog into a book as a memento to keep for your kids? Or you could get your photos printed in a book. I think this is a fabulous way to finally get those pictures printed. I hope you are not like me, who have have tons of soft copies of old photos.
No blog? Start blogging to tell your story. If you don't take it down, it will just get lost in the deep recesses of your brain.
Go ahead and write it down, it will definitely be worth your time.
Bravo! I share your sentiments about blogging. I used to hesitate about posting several similar pictures in a post because well, readers might find it lame. but hey, the most important reader is myself! and others might not notice but I do notice the slight difference in expression on my kid’s face in the pictures and I realised how much joy reading through my past posts give me. So heck, I am posting whatever I like! And no, when I post about my kids’ achievements, I’m not trying to show off or saying “hey, they’re so smart!” because I truly don’t think they are better than the rest. I just want to document it as a proud moment in my and their lives.
Hehe…we are our blog’s best readers…so obviously we need to write for our ‘supporters’.
Just to add, perhaps the primary motive of the mum you mentioned in your post IS to gain popularity. Different objectives I guess.
I think it is hard to balance out what people want to read and what u only want to write about when u start to have more readers. That’s why I am selective when it comes to advertising on this blog and will write when I believe in the product and think it is good. I don’t really like to be obligated to say something good just because I have accepted some privileges.
I started a blog after my fibroid operation and wanted to share my experience with other women who may face the same problem. Slowly it revolved around my daughter, a little too much, but it has served to be a good place to park my memories of her growing up.
Of course it’s nice when I have readers who comment and find my post helpful and relate able. But it never hurts to have advertisers too
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Don’t forget me! =-.
Totally agree that it is meaningful when the post is helpful for other moms. Having advertisers whom goes in line with your beliefs or brands that u have any affinity for will be a good bonus our blogs for sure
Precisely. My reason why I blog as well and one of the reason why I kept the blog private for readers that I feel comfortable sharing. I love reading comments, but I’m fine without them too. Many times I am writing for my self, and I would like my children to know more about our family. I don’t want to be like me who knows little about my parents side of the family. I thought about printing it as a book eventually. But for now, it is fine as it is