So I have mixed feelings about blogging. I absolutely love to see what is going on in everyone's lives! Its so fun. It's nice to know what's going on and see pictures of my extended family who live in different parts of the US and even my good friends that live close by. Life gets crazy it's fabulous to keep in touch in a convenient way. I also love seeing a different side of things in writing you wouldn't see otherwise-maybe a funny story or confession. It is a nice outlet; a time to express yourself!
On the same note, I feel as blogging has become the newest facade; the perfect way to show the perfect you. Sparkling home, newest craft project, a way to brag about your perfect husband, children, family, vacations, new items, etc. I know I post all of these things too, but I am hesitant every time for this very reason. I tend to get really excited about new things and I know that I can sometimes come off as bragging-PLEASE know that is never my intent.
Does anyone else feel that same way? Or am I the only one?
Ha ha Yes I feel this way too. I have just never seen anyone admit it. Hey we need to hang out when I move to WJ and let the kiddies play together.
ReplyDeleteKatie! I feel the same way as well, but I don't blog for other people. I'm blogging for me. I don't even care if anyone else reads it so if I put things on that may comeoff as bragging, then that's what peple will just have to think. I'm going to print off my blog so that I can have it as a type of journal.
ReplyDeleteI feel this way too. I even stopped blogging for a while because of feeling like this and fitting into the "perfect mormon mom blogger". I just figure that most of the people who read my blog know me well enough to know that while my life isn't always daisies and roses, we are happy and love life even though there are days I get frustrated with Zach and Taylee and all the demands that come with being a wife and mom. I finally just came to the conclusion of I was going to write what I wanted and don't care if people think.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I'll admit, I tend to blog for the people, and it bugs me. I'm right there with you, but some things I feel are too personal to blog about (especially because I don't know who creeps on my blog). My life DEFINITELY isn't perfect though, and a lot of the time I do feel like i'm bragging. I keep a private journal, that way I really know what my thoughts and feelings are.
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