tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post6958263149759119307..comments2024-01-21T20:42:29.223-06:00Comments on The Extraordinary Ordinary: A Crisis of BlogHeather of the EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-89995013779822397312009-10-10T14:57:42.580-05:002009-10-10T14:57:42.580-05:00I totally understand where you are coming from. I...I totally understand where you are coming from. It really changes from week to week with me. I used to try to do 3 a week. Then it was 2 a week. Now I'm lucky to do it every other week. I've lost readers because of my lack of frequency, but I'm ok with that.<br /><br />You are a great writer! I would be sad to think of you leaving.Alyson | New England Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-2383693280853594022009-10-06T13:20:54.230-05:002009-10-06T13:20:54.230-05:00Oh how very, very much get this. I think it comes...Oh how very, very much get this. I think it comes down to that term "blogger." Part of being a blogger is being a writer, yes, but there's more to it than that...and different...so many strange, as yet undefined aspects of what it can or could be....okay, I'm not making sense now (so, so tired). I guess what I'm saying is that we don't entirely know what being a blogger means or all that it could come to mean. It's not just a personal voyage of discovery, we're all sort of bumbling along trying to figure it out together.<br /><br />And sometimes, coming to very different conclusions. And that's okay. But only if we let it be, I think.Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-80080853044666222612009-10-04T20:39:45.535-05:002009-10-04T20:39:45.535-05:00Yep, like Bruce said above - definitely a drug. I...Yep, like Bruce said above - definitely a drug. I hate my dependence on it sometimes, I hate the guilt feelings I have for not posting regularly, and the guilt feelings I have for posting when I should be doing things for my family. And there are those few rare moments when all is well and I know exactly why I'm blogging. Haven't had any of those moments lately, but they will come... :)Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-52075899183963439342009-10-04T16:09:21.580-05:002009-10-04T16:09:21.580-05:00I totally know how you feel. I constantly ask myse...I totally know how you feel. I constantly ask myself what the heck am I doing with a blog that takes up too much of my free time. I don't even know what my "subject" really is and I don't really want to put as much effort into it as I do. It's sort of like a drug for me though. I can't quit, and even when I don't want to work on it, I do anyways. You'd think it would equal a good blog...Bruce Teaguehttp://familycalamity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-57268224177440582002009-10-03T18:04:00.444-05:002009-10-03T18:04:00.444-05:00I say, who cares about the title?Writer? Blogger? ...I say, who cares about the title?Writer? Blogger? Mom Blogger? Whatever...as long as you stay happy creating content that you are passionate about. I really enjoyed your post, new reader here! I've seen you on SITS a bunch of times and never made my way over here. So glad I did! I would love to follow if you follow as well! :)Theta Momhttp://www.thetamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-47254816576526580412009-10-03T08:39:03.851-05:002009-10-03T08:39:03.851-05:00It's a difficult balance...blogging for yourse...It's a difficult balance...blogging for yourself versus your readers. For me, personally, I spent far too long worrying about what my readers wanted to read. It felt forced. I'm finally (after THREE YEARS) letting that go and blogging what *I* feel like blogging. And oh my GOSH it feels so good. I hope you find your happy spot too :)Tiffany @ Lattes And Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16113689419516484550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-48534677129337851082009-10-02T23:07:49.590-05:002009-10-02T23:07:49.590-05:00I'm satisfied with being a blogger, writer sca...I'm satisfied with being a blogger, writer scares me :)KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815049701010983875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-60164737249046983732009-10-02T16:37:27.520-05:002009-10-02T16:37:27.520-05:00I LOVED that post of Maggie's. Who didn't ...I LOVED that post of Maggie's. Who didn't recognize themself there (at least a little). And I know how you feel. Now that I'm home full time, I can't get away with the "long lunch break" or even just blowing off half the day because it's slow. I don't have as much quiet time to read, to get back to commenters, and WRITE! (and I don't even have that much of a readership)<br /><br />So yeah - it's hard to justify the time and it's hard to find it. But I guess (at least for me) it's those few posts that make you so proud that are worth it.<br /><br />You always get to the heart of things Heather.Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-86524870150699427142009-10-02T11:22:27.773-05:002009-10-02T11:22:27.773-05:00I think that anyone that has such an outpouring of...I think that anyone that has such an outpouring of support should consider themselves a writer.<br /><br />I have had my struggles as well, but they are mostly trying to motivate myself to finish all of the drafts I have started.<br /><br />Sometimes I wonder if I am able to reach an audience, but I also realize that a lot of what I say may not be for everybody.<br /><br />Your blog title does say it all— The Extraordinary Ordinary. You take the ordinary and make it extraordinary through your writing. Keep it up and don't get discouraged.Cajohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705931109877069830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-89411743725835326712009-10-02T10:31:19.226-05:002009-10-02T10:31:19.226-05:00You are definitely a writer. And I've always l...You are definitely a writer. And I've always loved Sue's "Life Cycle of a Blog." It makes me laugh.<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/6olxrja Tonggu Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365812914466181060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-66374870551472048832009-10-02T09:40:19.741-05:002009-10-02T09:40:19.741-05:00I think you are a writer. Definitely.
And I co...I think you are a writer. Definitely. <br /><br />And I completely understand your crisis of blog. I have that. All the time. Like right now.Kristen@nosmallthinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11179729832299127748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-57192030611860098852009-10-01T23:20:59.517-05:002009-10-01T23:20:59.517-05:00LOL, I love that term...LOL, I love that term...Muthering Heightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660310558298459636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-3113215292816165382009-10-01T22:21:42.443-05:002009-10-01T22:21:42.443-05:00Loved the link - I read it and laughed the whole t...Loved the link - I read it and laughed the whole time. <br /><br />Is there a blogging stage in which you really don't care about blogging because you find it's so much work that you can barely bring yourself to do it, even though you're secretly terrified that if you really did shut it all down, someone who actually liked your blog might email you to see how things are going and you'd be sucked back in and go through the same crazy ride over and over and over until you're dead?<br /><br />Cuz that's the stage I'm in.<br /><br />And also, I just have to say, I loved the Twilight movie more than the book. Blasphemy, I know. But bring on New Moon. I'm going opening night with full intentions of downing a large tub of popcorn all by myself as I secretly root for Jacob. Oh, yeah.<br /><br />P.S. Don't bother shutting down. I'll just email you and suck you back in. Mwahaha! (That's, uh, evil laughter, in case you were wondering.)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270661693698065581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-35106624179229589472009-10-01T21:43:53.048-05:002009-10-01T21:43:53.048-05:00There are bloggers and there are writers who blog....There are bloggers and there are writers who blog. You definitely fall into the second category. As long as you do whatever you do with passion your readers will follow and enjoy it.Kathy B!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13932652254033295435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-46081231928192440452009-10-01T19:26:02.316-05:002009-10-01T19:26:02.316-05:00PS - I always look forward to reading your blog!!!...PS - I always look forward to reading your blog!!! SO glad you didn't close it down!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702958291049563341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-85597756344362671612009-10-01T19:25:37.652-05:002009-10-01T19:25:37.652-05:00I am in the same place, not having time or brain m...I am in the same place, not having time or brain matter to be creative on my blog...I've hardly posted at all lately, and when I have, it's been, "Here's what's up with my family", hardly writing material. I enjoy writing, but somehow I just don't have time right now!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702958291049563341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-77675945856244110602009-10-01T16:20:53.308-05:002009-10-01T16:20:53.308-05:00I wish you would quit picking in my brain, and say...I wish you would quit picking in my brain, and saying it better.<br /><br />But I like you anyway.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006763952612909570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-68316850383122178212009-10-01T15:59:59.956-05:002009-10-01T15:59:59.956-05:00You're a "successful" blogger with a...You're a "successful" blogger with a large readership.... I think that in itself puts a little stress on you. I love blogging, but I know that if it begins to feel like a job, it probably won't be fun anymore. Keep it fun. Keep it what you want it to be.<br /><br />I think you have enough faithful followers who will go with the flow. We're here when you are, so to speak!<br /><br />RobanRobanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240975327890268321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-25182284040457562892009-10-01T13:21:36.662-05:002009-10-01T13:21:36.662-05:00I'm with Jo @ Mylestones. She nailed it exactl...I'm with Jo @ Mylestones. She nailed it exactly.Elizabeth @claritychaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378413620649405525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-41516080069340526782009-10-01T11:29:36.432-05:002009-10-01T11:29:36.432-05:00First of all I think for reading previous comments...First of all I think for reading previous comments, your post and knowing my own feelings you are not alone at all. <br /><br />I have contemplated shutting down my blog too. I wonder daily what the true point of it is and if I am actually doing what I set out to do. <br /><br />It is easier in the beginning when your blog doesn't have a past to measure itself against. I guess the best thing to do would be to try not to measure and write what moves you.Evolving Mommy Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396529445805781031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-72831428274351074062009-10-01T10:34:02.357-05:002009-10-01T10:34:02.357-05:00Oh, blogging. Such a lovely, wacky, fun world. Kee...Oh, blogging. Such a lovely, wacky, fun world. Keep it up, Heather. You're a favorite of mine. :-)Rach@In His Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01580213373580431141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-40059324448587861982009-10-01T09:49:02.291-05:002009-10-01T09:49:02.291-05:00whatever you decide, you've been a help and an...whatever you decide, you've been a help and an inspiration.<br /><br />and your friends will find a way to keep in touch, and will read whatever you write because they are interested in you and not the blog<br /><br />/handing in my two centsDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084704453299107385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-24374550000689480742009-10-01T09:45:29.031-05:002009-10-01T09:45:29.031-05:00I really think anyone who blogs is a writer; we al...I really think anyone who blogs is a writer; we all have a story, and some of us tell it differently, some of us don't write as well but do it because we love it (me), but we are a writer if we are coming here with some consistency and putting on paper (figuratively) what is going on in our head. For me, I don't look at a stat-counter (in fact, I don't even have is enabled), and I just write. Sure, we know there are people reading and to an extent we are mindful of that. For me, it just means I try to take more care about I say things, in what order I put the words. I usually have a post written in my head long before I actually write it, and for me, it is a really good exercise.<br /><br />Got long-winded. I just thing that the nature of our blogs change because WE change; We go through crises because suddenly our previously light-hearted and funny place is tkaing a nose-dive into despair, or suddenly we don't really LIKE to write about poopy diapers or our job or WHATEVER anymore, and it's like starting over. And then we sort it out through our blogs, and we become comfortable with our voices again. It's all just-life.<br /><br />There you go, my 32 cents worth. :)Korihttp://seekorirant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-46136970933882173962009-10-01T09:00:48.386-05:002009-10-01T09:00:48.386-05:00There were like thirty typos in that comment I jus...There were like thirty typos in that comment I just left. I am so sorry.swonderfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211968241355253269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-44744972378931136432009-10-01T08:58:52.682-05:002009-10-01T08:58:52.682-05:00Oh Heather I am right there with you. I feel almo...Oh Heather I am right there with you. I feel almost exactly like this! Really, all of it. I love ourI've been blogging on two different blogs for three years now. When my computer broke and I got to take a whole month off, I saw what living without a blog was like. It was not bad. I love blogging for a lot of reasons but I don't know if I have the energy to do it in the middle of the night when my kids are asleep and I don't know that it's fair for me to sit around typing stuff on the computer while my kids are awake and there is actual stuff I SHOULD be doing for my family. They are only 1 and 2 years old. Do I really have the time to do this? ON the other hand, there are people like YOU on the internet. And I love that. I love reading blogs and nodding and feeling like I've found kindred spirits and like I'm connected to something bigger than my own house. Okay Clark needs me to take him to the potty. This may be the only thing I "get" to type on the computer all day.swonderfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211968241355253269noreply@blogger.com