I'm feeling like I need a little bit of a break from me, too! I'm not used to posting every day, and I feel like I've had enough of myself. I'm starting to grate on myself and I wonder if I am as annoying in real life as I am in blog life. Writing is something I enjoy, and I definitely want to keep it that way. It's now Day 10 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge and I have 21 more days to go.
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| You know who I can't get enough of? These guys! |
These thoughts have lead me to ask myself, what really is the purpose of this blog? When I first started it last year, I wanted to hold myself accountable for all the projects I was starting. I wanted it to be a place for creative procrastinators to gather and share their successes and/or commiserate in their failures. Since then, however, the focus has obviously shifted as my priorities and lifestyle have changed.
With this blog, I would like to:
Be a resource, or at least a starting point, for other new moms or moms-to-be, especially those with twins
Share my experiences as an expat in Aberdeen
Document the day-to-day with my family
Display projects I'm currently working on and get ideas for new ones
Come into my own as a blogger by finding my real voice and style
Connect with other creative-minded mamas
Have you ever hit a blogging slump? How did you get out of it?
Very insightful. I think your goals are great. I've sometimes thought I'd like to live for awhile in another country, so connecting with expats anywhere is one step to more decision on the decision :). I love projects too! My problem is time - lol.
ReplyDeleteJL, Yes, time can definitely be a problem! I find that I'm favoring UBC time over sleep. That just shows you how sleep deprived I really am! Thanks for the comment and good luck with your future projects!
DeleteMercedes,
ReplyDeleteI've been blogging 2x/week for a 1 1/2 years. When I signed up for this it sounded like fun and I really have been enjoying it. I let the Angels & my Guides guide me in what I'm to write about. But there's more to the UBC than the blogging - it's the starting & keeping up with the relationships which has been fun though I hadn't anticipated it.
Your question on the blogging slump - I say Ask the Angels!!
Sue
Sue, You're right--UBC is definitely about cultivating relationships and sharing with the community--and I certainly think it helps minimize that "talking to the wall" feeling I've been getting!
DeleteI get tired of myself all the time, but now with 3 teenagers and not too many minutes to spare, I miss myself! I wish I had more time with me! Enjoy the time while you have it.
ReplyDeleteHey Mercedes, I can totally appreciate wanting to find you purpose in your blog! I have been having my own challenges with that. I have found that a topic just comes to me and I move forward with it. If it flows easily it gets put up as a post. Thanks for sharing. Best Regards, Wendy
ReplyDeleteIn one now. It's nice to know I am not the only one. I like how you listed some goals that you want to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of topics, but none that I can settle on and publish. The fact that you are still writing is fabulous!
Keep it up! This too shall pass!