Comments on: Blogging . . . Why We Do It. Why I Do It.

By: pamela

pamela — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:20:45 +0000

this is perfect!!

I blog to remember things because I have a lousy memory.
to capture those memories and put them in a box so i wont forget.
and to share…

By: Awmb

Awmb — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:10:01 +0000

Wow Elly. You couldn’t have nailed this more. I feel the same way about blogging. I found that my personality didn’t really allow me to keep a journal for long, and I always wanted to put way more effort into it than I really could. But when I found blogging, I felt so much more connected. I’m able to make it fun by sharing links and photos of what is inspiring me. It gives me a chance to write about experiences I’ve had and painful situations I’m going through and be able to have feedback. I’m always so surprised by how many other people have gone through some of the things I’ve posted, and it really helps me get through it. Its also an outlet for my creativity! Writing inspires me on what the next post is going to be, and I just try to have fun with it!

By: sleepyjane

sleepyjane — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:20:29 +0000

I’ve always loved journaling, and when I started blogging I loved that I could interact with people, and get some thoughts on my…well…thoughts.

Great, great post.

You’ll love this post by Ashley also, so give it a read sometime. http://www.writingtoreachyou.com/2010/02/08/the-effect-of-blogging-on-a-life/

By: Lys

Lys — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:22:32 +0000

exactly. i couldn’t have said it better myself. it’s my journal, it’s my life’s recording, probably the only one it’s going to get, not counting my photography. it’s something to help me remember those days i was feeling that way, those days i did that, etc.

By: Mo

Mo — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:48:20 +0000

o so simple, for the exact same reasons as you do. I soooo agree with this post it’s brilliant !

By: JJ Keith

JJ Keith — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:11:37 +0000

Aw, what a lovely post! To be honest, I don’t really know why I blog. I just know that it’s a good thing; it works well for me. I feel like my real life friends that read it understand me better and I love the web friends I’ve made.

I mean, I guess I also do it because I want to have better chops as a writer: get sharper, work faster. And it’s worked! But the reality of my ambition as a writer is that blogging may be the only way my writing gets an audience. In some ways this is very sad and disappointing, but eh, it’s better than a kick in the butt.

@JJ – If it works for you then it’s totally a good thing. I get that blogging isn’t for some people, but I love that for others it works so WELL. Also, I don’t think it’s bad that blogging is the foundation of your audience. If you wrote an article in a magazine, or book, I’d buy it :P – elly x

By: Emily Jane

Emily Jane — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:34:04 +0000

Oh my gosh this was probably one of my favourite posts of yours! I’ve only been “properly” blogging since October, but I’ve had a blog for about 7 years now. Recently it’s become a hobby for me. I love to write and I’ve always loved journalling, but I find it easier to do it online, put it all out there, because then not only do I get to develop my writing skills (something has to be half decent if I’m going to throw it out there to the world!) but I get feedback, and a sense of support, encouragement, and I feel so lucky to have people that care. People that care more than some RL friends, who’ll shoot me a quick text or email from another country after reading about what’s going on with my grandma just to say they’re thinking of me and sending positive thoughts her way. I’ve fallen in love with blogging :)

By: andrea

andrea — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:23:52 +0000

This is a beautiful post Elly, one of my favorites yet.
Something I realized in 2009 is that people are not always WHAT they do. And that sometimes, what I do makes up so much more of who I am than I’ve realized before somebody pointed it out.
I am a blogger, and I love the community that comes with it, much like you.
For me, this is just a platform for a journal, for a life. We are so insulated that this is a way to open ourselves up, to have others read and write and affirm that those things we want to remember – are for a really good reason.
xo

@Andrea – oh <3. I think you are so very right - that while people aren't what they do, sometimes they are why they do it. And oh, in the blogging world the why is amazing, and being able to see people reach out and care, it's totally phenomenal. Also? Affirmation! You are so right - sometimes life doesn't come with assurances, and it's lovely to be able to put yourself out there and have people go, actually, you're not alone, there is all of us who understand, who have lived, who have felt. Yay for blogging :) - elly x