Wow, folks. Sorry. I've decided my life is pretty darn boring. And for that reason, I haven't blogged for a while.
Well, technically, I have blogged, but instead of publishing the posts, I have saved a few of them as drafts. The other day, my husband and I had a fight and I wanted to get things off my chest. So, I sat down at the computer and typed out my feelings. It felt good to express myself through the words, but I saved the post as a draft only, because I promised my honey a long time ago that I would not post negative things about him on the internet. And, truth be told, there really isn't a lot negative I could say about my husband, so even if I ever did, it would be a rare post, indeed.
That said, I could blog a lot about some of the crazy (eh hem...CRAZY!) boyfriends I have had in the past. Maybe I'll share those juicy details for a post in the future.
It's a conundrum, you know. This blogging thing. Some days I really enjoy sharing details about my life and my way of thought for complete strangers (and friends and family) to read, but other days, I really don't think this is the way I want to express myself. My family members, especially my sisters-in-law, always tell me that they really enjoy reading my blog. They love this medium as a way to get to know me and how I tick. Well, I appreciate that, I really do. But, along with those that I know that are reading this blog, there are maybe hundreds of other complete strangers reading as well.
Strangers that know what I look like, that know what my daughter likes to do, and that know my favorite color, etc. Well, most days this doesn't bother me, because I don't feel like I share a lot of information that is really noteworthy. On other days, however, and especially recently, I have started getting the heebiedabajeebies when I think about it.
This goes against my original feelings of blogging, too. I used to get so frustrated when I wanted to peruse a link on a friend's blog (or one I happened upon while surfing the internet) just to find out that blog is marked Private. I hate it when people leave comments on my blog, and when I click their link, I find that their blog is private and I have no way of knowing who they are or why they are looking at my blog in the first place. When this sort of thing happens, I usually start to sleuth around and find a way to contact the person. I really don't want my blog to be closed to newcomers. I have, however, been thinking about it more of late. If I choose to go private, I will give my readers plenty of advance notice to subscribe. I will also make sure I always have an email address listed on my profile page. So....stay tuned.
On another note...what is new? Hmm....not much. I am still really busy with coaching. However, the end is just around the corner. I actually had a day off from coaching and practice yesterday, and it was so lovely. The weather was superb, and I got a lot done in the yard. Having the afternoon off made me realize how much I have missed being able to have my time to do with it what I want. Austin, Jader and I spent the afternoon gardening, watching part of the high school baseball game, riding our bikes, and eating a yummy meal together. It was nice to have some leisure time away from the afternoon job. Really, it made me realize that I am so grateful that I don't have to work a 9-5 job every day. I don't know how I would get anything done!
Oh, I added a new picture to my blog profile. My brother told me I need to add a picture where I was smiling. To be honest, I didn't want to. I am not the biggest fan of my smile. But, I wanted to mix things up a bit, so I took his advice and added the black and white picture.
Is it just me, or does a black and white picture, or sepia for that matter, make you look so much better than color? I love black and white photography. It's my favorite!
Okay, I'm off to complete some of the boring and monotonous roles I am required to do as a mother and a homemaker. Take care!
6 comments:
I really like your new picture!
I've thought about going private, especially considering that my childrens' faces are all over my blog....but for now I've just taken my blog off google's lists and it's set so search engines don't find it. So, basically, people can only get to it if they know the URL, or link from someone's blog who is linked to mine, or link from my profile when I leave a comment (which you can disable as well). I still average 15-20 hits a day, but I'm pretty sure I know most of them.
I like the new picture. Black and white photos are the best. They make everything look better. It is a must when photographing babies. One of Riley's cousins won't even post pictures of her families faces and asks anyone that may take a picture of them at family events to not post it anywhere public. I figure in todays world if someone really wanted to find me they could whether I blogged or not. I hope you keep up with the posts. I love to read what you write. I was hoping for an Earth day post. I need help switching my cleaning supplies to more environmentally friendly.
I like your new picture too. I just sent you an email. :)
I'm one of those people with private blogs. It does limit new readership, but at the same time, I don't experinece any anxiety over who may be reading about me and my family. It is a trade-off, but I think it was worth it. I'll make sure you get my email address just in case you do decide to go that route! By the way, I don't think your blog is boring at all. I think you have a really great writing style!
I like your blog - and your picture, smile and all. You're beautiful! I know what you mean about not wanting just anyone to be able to read stuff, but the truth is, if you knew how easy people can find your info online you'd probably have a panic attack - I almost did. You don't even have to know someone to be able to find their info. It's actually really scary! My dad showed me google earth the other day. You can zoom right up to someone's home - you can see their cars in their driveway, etc. I said, "Can you imagine...if this is avaiable to the general public and it's this good, what kind of stuff the government would have?" I don't even want to know!
Anyway, I enjoy your blog and will subscribe for sure if you make it private - and wouldn't blame you at all! =) Sorry this comment got so long... it's a rare occasion that I can even get to this page to leave one!
Ragan, thanks for the compliment on the pic, and for giving me some blogger pointers. I just took my blog off Google's list.
Erika, thanks for the post idea. I'll get started on a cleaning supply post; I have lots of suggestions for you.
Marne, thanks for the invite.
Carolanne, I appreciate the compliment on my writing style. That means a lot to me coming from you.
Kristin, Google Earth is scary and amazing at the same time! I'm sure the government has pictures of you picking your nose while you are inside your house. ;) I'm sorry you have problems leaving comments on my page. You are the only one who has mentioned that problem, so I don't know what to tell you. Thanks for not giving up on trying, though!
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