Should I Still Blog?
Hello everyone,
I’m really sorry I haven’t replied to your comments.
I’ve been so crazy busy lately.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately why I even have this blog. It’s a lot of fun and I enjoy it. But I started thinking; it might be almost… almost a waste of time. And time is not one of those plentiful things right now.
So is blogging a “waste” of time?
Well I think, it depends on how you define “waste”.
I’d probably define waste as “pointless”.
Hmm, well, I certainly don’t see blogging as being pointless.
As a matter of fact I love blogging. But I did find it to be “frustrating” to keep up with everyone, trying to make sure my scores don’t go down on www.BlogStatter.com (yes that is a quick little advertisement for my site) and all.
I mean, in order to keep up with everything you have to write a nice, satisfying entry, reply to everyone’s comments, keep up with their blogs, and so on…
Maybe I was blogging for the wrong reason and found it to be annoying.
So, I think it’s the reason I blogged that I found to be a “waste” and not the idea of blogging itself.
Right now, life is too busy to be worrying about little things like keeping my scores up and replying to every comment so I get comments back.
I think a more important reason for my blog is: to keep a record/journal of my family and life, to encourage others, to share my business ideas and hopefully in doing so help others, and to honor and glorify God!
I’m not saying that we shouldn’t do pointless blogs every now and then. Sometimes those are fun! But really, it’s the reason behind it.
I think I’d like to start blogging more often. Yes that’s a full turnaround from my original though.
I just see a lot of competition in the blog world. And I don’t really want to get (back) into that.
Kinda messes up the idea of a blog and, at times, the content, too.
The reason behind blogging every day, shouldn’t be to “out do” your fellow blogger. Haha…
I really liked what Eric has to say here:
“People happen across my blog all the time. I get a ton of hits on my site from people searching for dragonfly pictures! These people randomly find my blog on Google, and I inadvertently minister to them through posts that talk about Christian faith.
So keep writing! Post what God is laying on your heart, and tackle some hard Christian topics! It’s not about how many comments you receive or how many people visit your blog. It’s about the anointing that God gives those who write and having the pen of a ready writer. Psalm 45:1”
Thanks for the encouragement, Dude!
Anyhow, all this to say, I think I’ll start blogging again (haha). But, for better reasons.
I have a lot of good entries in mind but just not enough time right now.
I’m still supposed to blog about the
So, I hope to get to that soon.
Maybe even tomorrow.
:D
Thanks for listening to me babble on.
And I hope to start blogging some more “meaningful” posts!
November 17th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
Yay! Way to go dude! I’m really happy that you started thinking like this. It is really important that we blog for the right reasons or else it turns into a chore.
Eric
November 18th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Good you’re gonna blog more. Pointless blogging is, yes pointless. Though, don’t always think your bloggin is pointless just because it doesn’t have “meaning”. People just like to hear what’s going on sometimes. Don’t worry about it too much, but get a whopper post in sometimes if ya can!
November 18th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Thank-You so much Paulie, this is very helpful.
And I understand about being busy ;)
~Holly~
November 18th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
uhhh howcome this anonymous guy and I have the same IP address?
???
November 18th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
I didn’t even know I was top commenter. Did you know that? I sure didn’t. Lol ;)
Eric
November 18th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Alrighty then. I’ll look forward to it!
November 18th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
oh my goodness, Paulie…that’s amazing!
This is really weird, cause I don’t know anyone who lives on Morosgo Drive. Course, I don’t know anyone on HSB in person anyway.
Hmmm I’m going to put “only registered users” can leave me comments.
Thanks soooooo much!
~Holly~
November 18th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
WOW…how humiliating I didn’t put the LLY at the end of my name!!
Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas…LOL
Don’t call me Ho, please, lol. Ewwwww okay. Bye.
P.S. Suse 10.2 eh? Hmmmm lol..those things are funny
November 18th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Howdy Paul,
Please don’t fret about it, I’ve been a little behind in commenting and I realized sometimes, especially during the busy times, you may just have to blow off commenting unless someone has asked a specific question. We’re about to say bye to my Dad for several months while he gets setteld in WA state (we’ll be moving next summer) so I’ve been having a crazy time of it as well. Sometimes that’s how life decides to treat us.
So, whether or not you post your “good entries” tomorrow, next week, or next month, doesn’t matter to people who are interested in reading it. Take your time, I think most of us are as busy as you are and barely have time to read anyhow. ;)
-Mellie
November 19th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
I can’t believe it, you are right! I asked Brooke today, and she said it was her!!!!!! Errrrr.
Okay, well thanks so much.
I’m going to have to think of a way to get back at her, lol jk.
Nonsense! I love comments.
November 19th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Hey, same here. I was going to add the pauls blogging button to my new sidebars. Cause thats how I remember to comment eric and everyone else who has a button :D and who don’t have rss! :D ill add it to remember :D
Lifes been crazy for me to so I know what it feels like :P
November 20th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
How cool is that?
Thanks!!
November 21st, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Hello Paulie-
I wanted to return your comment a lot bit faster than you did to mine…ha ha
I thought th movie was very good. I really enjoyed watching it. It’s a good thing Dad bought it, instead of renting it. Now we can watch it over and over!
Well, I will try to have a post up soon…
Little sis,
Rachel
November 21st, 2007 at 1:11 pm
WOW Paulie… that was a really great post. You are right tho. Great way to put things into perspective…
RYC:
Hey Paulie….
long time no see you at my blog. hahaha…
yep, I think you got the forever part right in your comment!! lol
ANyway… I know you are crazy busy, so its ok.
I need to talk to you about something, so whenever you get the chance buzz.
ttul
Amanda
November 21st, 2007 at 1:14 pm
OH FUDGE! I just wrote you a long comment about your wonderful post and it’s GONE now! dlhfdasjfhajkdshfae rhH
Anyway… I’ll retype it later.
I may need some help with my url if Eric don’t get to it. ;)
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Jocelyn
November 22nd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Paulie! I wish we were there to taste some of the Suarez’ cooking. And enjoy the company. And, well, we just can’t wait to see you all again!
I think this post is so very much the essence of the struggle so many of us face. Do we want to be popular? Yes… not hugely popular, just popular enough that *someone* reads our blogs.
I spend a lot of time thinking what I am blogging, and I no longer worry about that. Hey - I am on the 2nd page on hsg now - lol… I have become comfortable with the fact that “I am who I am, and that’s all that I am.”
I can’t wait until you have time to blog, because I know you have so much to share, not only about your family, but from your heart and your spirit… and it will be great to read it.
You just do what you have to do at this season in your life. Keep this as a journal and do whatever else God has for you at this time.
We love you and will keep reading because you are Paulie. Popular, unpopular… it’s all good, as long as we are true to who we are in Christ.
blessings!
love,
Auntie J