note to myself - enough already!
get up this morning, normal stuff - you know blog, breakfast, take Sophie to the station ~ ~ ~ ~ have shower. all normal things except this shower thing - it is getting to me, not the shower but what happens while I am having one - I THINK. yes, I think in the shower, my mind is in overdrive - I am like a frustrated writer, I need a laptop in the shower so I can get the thoughts out as I wash my hair.
and this morning it was really in overdrive - thinking what ? blogging of course - and what ? well - why do I blog. yes. I have been asked this same question over the past few days by online friends and by myself. Just exactly for what reason do I blog. well
it started 2 years ago - I opened a blog called 'brown paper parcels'. I wanted to put all my childhood memories down - then it got to be about day to day living, so I opened my dear daily parcels and of course stuff happened. and here I am
- driving miss robyn (crazy).
I am going to be truthful here - when I first started, it was for myself.... then when I started to do the daily parcels, honestly it was for others and it still is, mostly. I go through my day, wondering what I can tell people on my blog, what pictures to take, what would people like to read - like I am trying to sell a paper.
I am going to be truthful here - when I first started, it was for myself.... then when I started to do the daily parcels, honestly it was for others and it still is, mostly. I go through my day, wondering what I can tell people on my blog, what pictures to take, what would people like to read - like I am trying to sell a paper.
why on earth would anyone open a blog, chatter about stuff they already know about, and say they do it for themselves? If that were the case - there is always journalling or keeping the blog private. it can be done. why would one write about going to the art shop or posting about a quilt they are making, a cake they have baked or gardening they have done or plan to do? why would they, if they already know it? for me - TO SHARE, to share with others, to make friends, to be accepted, to put my views out there for all to see and maybe get some other views. to receive support and counselling. I just don't understand how anyone could say that they blog for themselves. cause I sure as hell don't - otherwise it is like talking to oneself.
and as I 'said' before - these are my thoughts as I click the publish button ( wish I could find where I saw that - it needs recognition)
posted by Miss Robyn | 8:49 am
20 Comments:
Like my Mother often said,
Sharing is good!
Hi you gorgeous gussie,you!
I'm a Rooster too!!
xoxoxo
Ever since I started blogging, my daily thoughts are "oh, I have to take a picture of that to show my blogging friends"...or "oh, I have to tell them about what just happened", etc...it's fun to be able to share your day, thoughts, activities, etc, with others. The friendship, companionship, support and caring is also the best!! Hugs xoxo
I think you've nailed it, Robyn. I began blogging (because Michelle told me to ... lol) to possibly 'meet' others with similar interests. I primarily thought it would be a gardening blog, but interests have expanded along with the circle of friendships across the world. Because I am interested in other people, I use blogs and emails as a way of interracting and getting to know friends a little better. That has been such a rewarding experience.
You're right when you say that if we blogged entirely for ourselves, why make it public. Of course we want to share with others. I think that whilst the occasional hiccup may occur, by and large most people would say that it has been, and still is, a positive experience.
Exactly, we don't blog for ourselves or we would keep it a private blog which you can, and not make it public, we blog to make friends around the world and to share our lives with each other the highs and the lows. Our comments are like a slow converstaion with each other.
Look I have managed to sort out putting a little picture up like everyone else. I feel so clever.
Love and Hugs xx
I have to say I blog for myself but not in the way you may think. It's a release of sorts and yet I know I am also letting others know what's on my mind, what I've made, what I fear, what I hope.....in hopes that others may hear a similar refrain from my words. I blog for many reasons - I have found commaraderie in a very short time from it and through clicking on someones name in the comment field I am transported to yet anothers world and introduce myself. So I do it FOR me but hope that others may stop time to time and be interested to meet me as well. does that make sense? (I tend to overstate). I am just glad you're not going anywhere, you are such a kind and honest soul! love, Lisa
I forgot to add, I do some of best thinking in the shower and you're right, wouldn't it be fab if we had a recorder in there so we could wash,rinse and dictate?
no man is an island and thats why we all like to share stuff. Youre right, I dont put photos of stuff on my blog for me...I see it in real life and I want others to share in my joys, miseries, etc etc. or just times when we all need to vent. Thats why blgging is soooo popular cos we can share with others and get feedback....maybe even impartial feedback from strangers on what we have created. usually the comments are good.
If I want to make ajournal page I DONT want to share then I just close my journal and its for my eyes only. Those who do say they dont need others to read it, well....it suprises me a little. like you said - we all know what WE are doing in our private time and dont need to share it with ourselves!! lol....enough GG!! this is turning into a sermon. Have agreat day miss R.
Actually I blog for myself too. I do it because I enjoy it, like meeting new people from around the world...and because I love to share.....I know there are lots of people who could care less about me and what I do...thats ok...as long as I'm being true to me.
PS LOVE your blog and sharing with you.
I'm glad you want to share! I love reading your blog.
Me? I started blogging simply because I thought it might be fun. Sometimes it is, sometimes not but it is a way to sometimes just send things out in cyber space and let go of things I really need to release.
I've started blogging to meet kindred spirits, people who like what I like, yes I guess it's all about sharing, inspiring and getting inspired!
Sharing is a wonderful thing and interacting with other kindred spirits and lively souls makes life more interesting. I'm glad you blog! xo
Hello today Robyn..............this is very interesting as I am not sure what truly got me hooked but I think I know why I hang on and enjoy very much being a blogger and it is (yes you are right!) to share my day, my happiness, to share a laugh with a new friend or even a sister or two. we are all proud of who we are and what we are and it is only right we feel the need to share with people who love the same things as We do.
I am so pleased Gina showed me how to pop into your blog and as they say the rest is history.
I would not be without my breakfast by the computer each day taking a moment to visit all my new friends is fun. Nope that would not be any fun at all if I missed out.
blogging has shown me things I have never seen before like kitting Art/projects & gardens filled with hope or art work so special you wonder how that was done. I love to see paths in green countrysides and lots of family fun, how lucky we are to see the adventures of friends either just around the corner or across the other side of the world...it has helped me too! to feel free to show my feeings about my family & just who I am. I have always had to be the strong one in the family and here I just have to be a nice friend! It has even helped me feel free to say a prayer or two for a dear friend in need.
Yes blogging has been very good in that I now know many people from around the world who were never known to me before. I am truly lucky to be a blogger and will be for a very long time to come.
Thats what I think so I guess I blog not only for myself but combine that with others in mind as well.
:o)
Robyn! You`re so beautiful!! Glad to see you finally :)
I have no idea why I started blogging really. Most likely for the same reasons. It`s always easier to say things in the written word. More time to think about it beause when talking sometimes I`ll think to myself afterwards " I should have said this or mentioned that!"
tea
xo
Ah, there you are Robyn! Just saying hello and happy to have visited and caught up with you!
I have to agree...sharing is what it's all about, and interacting, getting to know other people in this big, wide world. It's wonderful fun!
Happy happy Spring!
I started blogging for myself. Then it was for my boys. Now it's for myself and the boys. Basic journaling and scrapbooking, as I see it. Meeting people is just icing on the cake! xoxo
My reasons for blogging are pretty much the same as everyone else's here: I am interested in people - what they think and feel about the same things that I am interested in. Being nearly 60 in this new Millenium, I never take for granted the technology around us - tv and radio have always astonished me, and as for the Internet...well...it simply blows me away that I can communicate so freely with people around this Planet. I've had penpals since I was about 8 years old, so blogging is a kind of extension of that, I guess.
I first started blogging for myself. Mostly to get myself "out of my shell" and put myself out there. In the process I have met wonderful people, and now I do think about what I think they might enjoy but I still do it because I want to. If I stop enjoying it I will stop but I don't think that will happen!
hi, I have not been here a while, just droppin in and I hope you are doing well... I blog for theraphy if you will, and I can keep track like a scrap book of my family's life...
xoxoxo
good venting for me too!
homemakerang
Hello Miss Robyn
I think water is a conduit to great thoughts. Why is that I wonder? I too have all my best thoughts and intuition in the bath. I hear tell the pounding of the shower against a body also inspires many writers.
Why I blog.......ended up my own post...
Thanks for the inspiration!
Love and giggles Sherrie
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