I've been thinking a bit about why I blog. I definitely write for different reasons now than I did when I started back in 2010.
In the beginning my motivations were rather simple.
Some were from arrogance: I have something interesting to say that other resources do not.
Some were from loneliness: There have to be other people out there that are similar to me.
Some were from frustration: Why is it that hardly anyone else writes about things that get me off?
Back then I would find just enough content to prove it was out there... but never enough to satisfy... never enough to build a community around it. It felt so isolated.
Now I feel like 10% of my writing is with the intent to be interesting and roughly 90% rooted in loneliness. Those same motivations still exist on some level... but only one of them really drives me enough to write.
I can't tell if that comes off as more honest or more pathetic, but seeking others that I can relate to or interact with in some way is something that doesn't happen as often as I would like.
I am very grateful to those who make regular comments. I struggle a lot inside and it really means a lot to me.
I vote for "honest", not pathetic. Personally, I'm very happy that you continue to write. It's sad to see you hurting, but that's only because I and many others care about you. Take heart, fur. The sun will rise again.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lady Grey.
DeleteI will keep pressing onward. I know this dance well enough that there will be better times ahead. Im trying to weather it out without falling off the planet.
Take care.
Ps. Out of curiosity what ended up happening with Vanessa and David following the competition?
Funny you should ask - I was just about to post on that subject. You'll have your answer as soon as I can get to it, and thank you for asking:)
DeleteThank you, Lady Grey. I look forward to reading it.
DeleteI really enjoy your blog! If you ever need an ear feel free to message :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole.
DeleteTake care.
I love your blog. I vote honest.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Miss Lily. I like your blog as well.
DeleteBeing who we are, how we feel, is never pathetic. Putting ourselves out there even into the depths of blogging land isn't easy either. There is a wonderful quality about being honest, and I'd say (as I'm beginning to read more here) that your posts come with honesty and are far from pathetic!
ReplyDeleteBest, Kat
Thank you, Kat.
DeleteWhen I go through some down times it is tough for me to gauge how things appear from the outside looking in. I lean on feedback from readers during these times.
Take care.