Yesterday it was chocolate eggs. Today it was laundry, appies, red wine, a trip to Thrifty’s, a purchase of Element ankle socks (for my fastidious tween boy) and ‘trucks’ for my daughter’s longboard. Maybe tomorrow it’ll be Vodka and toilets…
Whatever it takes, wherever I wander, however much chocolate I eat, it’s there. In the back of my mind, the blog is always looming. The blog and its Saran Wrap; the writing…and what to write. I just started. How did this become a part of me…so crazy quick?
I let it, that’s how. In fact, I threw the door open, dragged it in, handcuffed it to the chair and fed it cream buns. Same way I get all my friends to stay. (That’s normal, right?) I am now addicted…to blogs and cream buns.
So, why do we blog? We all have our reasons, equal and assorted. And since I don’t know what yours are, I’ll share mine:
Hazy’s Top Five Reasons To Blog
1. Treasures Unearthed. No hiding in the drawer beside our beds. Like sending out a message in a bottle, it’s cast off into the waves to fight or flight.
2. Danger Free Zone. Building it doesn’t mean they’ll come. (Sorry, Kevin) When we throw that bottle out into the ocean, there’s a flutter in our gut…a little fear that we might get a response. FYI: #blogginganonymouslyislikewearinganinvisiblecloak
3. Baby Steps. Is there a step quota for tots learning to walk? (No is the answer for those of you who don’t know much about tots) So, how much do we have to write? As much (or as little) as we want. After all, it’s not a novel. It’s not even a short story and the tot is not on a treadmill, unless we want it to be.
4. Prowess Perfection. We hone our skills by writing regularly and receiving feedback. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger and really, a paper cut hurts more than a nasty comment or a bad review, so don’t pick out a headstone just yet.
5. Connect Creatively. Whether it’s with ourselves or with others, making a connection with our capability is good for us, good for our health, our minds, our bodies and our souls. Free your mind…and the rest will follow. (Thanks, En Vogue)
Gee…not one of my top fives is about getting famous. Who knew?
I don’t think i can get through a day without reading your blog. Ah i think i’m addicted, but not a bad addiction. But i did love message in a bottle, only because i love Kevin !!
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Thanks, Liz. 🙂 It means a lot to me that you’re reading them!
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I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to toggle over here, but I’m glad I did. I’m head over heels about your writing style, but it was your En Vogue reference that completely won me over. I too got bit by the blog bug and no amount of scratching will take the itch away…
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Thank you, Saige! I’m glad you did too…and I’ll definitely toggle my way over to your blog as soon as I catch my breath. I appreciate the support. Nice to know we’re not alone… :0)
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“a paper cut hurts more than a nasty comment or a bad review, so don’t pick out a headstone just yet.” BEAUTIFUL!
What a beautiful and wise way to think.
Someone told me that I was a terrible writer the other day … Considering where the words were coming from,(a person who has the intellectual depth of your average dime) I actually had to hold back my laughter.
I became addicted to blogging just over two years ago, and the support I have received has made me believe in myself like never before.
I cannot imagine that I could achieve the success I dream of without more than a few haters, but love will always outweigh hate…
Please keep writing!
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Thanks Jenny…I appreciate your feedback and I’m very happy you realize your strength and success. Keep going on that great blog! 🙂
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Where’s my cream bun?!!!
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In the UK…
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Hey, Jenny Ann Fraser…love the quote…love that you chose to consider such an insult as comical rather than taking it to heart. I can tell just from your comment, that you’re a really good writer–what’s your blog address?
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