I'm addicted I think.
I do it in groups..
I do it by myself...
I do it almost everyday.
I can't help it. I need it. I crave it.
Ok, get your minds out of the gutter. I'm talking about blogging. Do you ever think about when you'll stop blogging?
I always thought it would be some major life event, catastrophic or not but that doesn't seem to be the case.
When I found out I was pregnant with E, I started blogging. See my first post.
When my dad suddenly passed away, I had to share because it helped me heal and because I knew you would be as supportive. I would link to it but I just can't. You can search for quiet room if you want to read it.
When I found out I was pregnant with Baby Nuunie, again, you cheered me through what is never a very fun experience for me. This post is funny...I didn't know what was happening..turns out I was pregnant. :)
As I've pushed my way through Grad School, you have given me the inspiration and motivation I need to get it done.
All of these major life events have just led to more blogging.
It doesn't help that when I set a goal, you are always there to help keep me accountable. That just adds to my addition.
It doesn't help that I've met many of you and have formed not only virtual friendships but real life ones. That just reinforces the fact that I'm talking to friends..not just the random person who searches for "my little running buddy" and happens across this little blog.
I don't know what would cause me to stop. I guess interfering with family is about the only thing I could see EVER coming between us.
Yes, you might get tired of hearing about my crazy kids antics or about my inability to sit still for longer than 20 minutes but until then, let's continue our little addiction together.
You can continue to be an enabler. I'm ok with it. I'll do the same for you.
Do you think you'll ever stop blogging? Are we all going to be well into our 80's doing this? :)
It is true that I never thought that 1) I would blog and 2) that I would love it so much. But lately, I have been feeling a bit worn down and thought about when I would stop blogging. But the thing is that I do enjoy writing and the community and friendships but it's a lot sometimes. I don't want it to feel like an obligation which sometimes it does. Sorry - didn't mean to turn this comment into a confessional!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I think that's what got me thinking about it. Sometimes I don't think I have anything worth saying.
DeleteI have no idea - I've been at it since 2006 and it's such a great way to keep my family and everyone up to date with what is going on with us. I really can't see myself stopping.. I enjoy it too much!
ReplyDeleteSo true. It is a good way to keep everyone informed
DeleteHey! Go, you :) I definitely hit a point this year where I needed to not. Major stress...biggest of my life. Even bigger than losing my dad. Things are starting to make more sense and "normalize"...but I still haven't really gotten back in the swing.
ReplyDeleteIt ebs and flows. I feel like days where I don't think I can keep it up.
DeleteI think about stopping frequently, but I never do. I usually feel like stopping when life gets really busy and I just can't find the time to read blogs let alone write one. Last year when I was injured was probably the only time I felt the most serious about stopping. Not being able to run for 6+ months plus and having a running related blog is tough. I do love the community and the people I have met. I have had some great opportunities and met some great people that I consider to be my closest friends.
ReplyDeleteI think about it, and maybe one day I won't do it? But right now its a really good outlet for me and I enjoy it so I don't see a reason to change that right now
ReplyDeleteOR maybe we will all be 80, doing burpees and blogging. :)
DeleteI can definitely see moments in my life where I will take breaks or slow down, but I love the community I have found in blogging and I don't think I will be leaving that anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteMe too! It is more than just a website. :)
DeleteGood question! There are some days where I think of stopping all Social Media outlets, and the next day I think- I am out of my mind to quit it all because of all the friends I've made. Always such a great community, so I truly wonder...
ReplyDeleteha! me too. I guess one day we will find out.
Deletehahahaaa great start!! I do think about it entirely too much. I don't know if I will ever stop or not, I think that it will continue to change as my life does and so hopefully it just keeps growing
ReplyDeleteHonestly I don't know about stopping blogging. I know that there may come a time (maybe sooner than later) that I significantly cut back but I love the community too much right now to quit :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely don't have an end-date in mind when I think about quitting the blog, and I certainly do love the act of blogging...but it's typically the first thing that gets pushed aside when life gets busy, and I'm totally OK with that. My life comes first, because if I don't live it, then I won't be able to blog it...isn't that how it works?
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