ALL OF A SUDDEN I’M SICK OF IT
That is the thought that struck me today. All of a sudden, I’m sick of it. I’m sick of blogging. Or maybe I’m sick of the blog world. Maybe I’m sick of why people do it. Perhaps it’s the content of some peoples’ blogs that I’m nauseated by. My own is no exception to the rule - I’m quite sure that there are readers out there who are convinced that www.keira-anne.com is nothing but selfish and mindless drivel. I’m a big girl. I can take it.
So what now? Truth is, I probably won’t stop blogging. I love to write and to express what I feel and what I think. Your voice is your strongest weapon, and without words, you’re shooting blanks. The purpose isn’t self-glorification or a means to having others gratify you. I’m just tired of reading content that lacks originality and lacks confidence. I’m absolutely no expert on blogging - I’m only an expert on myself, but not even on what I know.
Maybe I simply need to re-evaluate, in very specific terms, exactly why it is that I write. A purpose statement, if you will. If posts are becoming less frequent in the coming days, you’ll know why. If not, then maybe it’s because my mojo will return to me while in la-la land tonight. Either way, I’ve said my piece but oddly enough feel no better for it.
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I love your blog , and would be sad if you stopped… :(….see?
It may not all be earth-shattering Keira, but a lot of it is thought provoking at least, and wonderfully informative at its best.
Gotta do what is best for you.
Cheers!!
Well, I hope you don’t stop because I enjoy popping in. Either way though, I can understand where you’re coming from.
I went through a phase a bit back when I was looking for a “purpose” for my blog but came up pretty empty. I think I settled with “it’s a central place where I can throw up pictures and crap so I don’t have to keep repeating myself to everyone.”
The fortunate, unexpected side effect was finding, and getting to know people like you
That’s probably the major reason I’m still going.
My blog still, and will always remain utter crap though. I’m starting to take pride in that
I like your blog Keira. I stumbled upon it about a year ago and check it out from time to time. I find myself thinking “there is someone who thinks like me.” You’re just half a world away. =)
Who cares “why” you blog? Even if only as a creative outlet, it is useful enough! Why must it require a purpose beyond that?
You’re a huge inspiration for a lot of us out here (your readers; whether the majority of us tend to comment or not). It would be a real shame if you gave it up!
I hope you don’t.
It happened to me a few days ago (you can see it in the totally useless couple of posts I’ve got on my blog). I first thought of not blogging but it doesn’t work that way. Then I thought I’d write in a handbook my ideas and then put them in my blog.
Right now my blog is sort of crap, but it’ll gain again steam, as will yours. Keep at it! I do enjoy reading it!
I agree…I love checking in to see what you’re up to and reading your thoughts. Ultimately, you have to do what’s best for you, but you would surely be missed by the blogging community if you were to stop writing. I go through phases of being completely uninspired and have had many a long hiatus, but something always brings me back to it.
don’t let the bastards get you down - you are cute and seem smart and kind-hearted - which puts you heads above the others blogging morons out there. most just seem to blog because they are nasty and like talking crap about others.
perhaps just a break … or maybe guest bloggers?
Please don’t stop! You are the reason the internet exists for me. I need your thoughts to keep me motivated everyday!
Actually Keira (sorry for commenting twice in the same post!) I would agree with Jen - why not ask someone to be a guest blogger? I did that once and it worked wonders for my ability to focus.
Blog for your own reasons and not for anyone else’s. Everyone has different reasons for blogging. You need not conform with any one of them. Just be yourself, whether it’s been a bad day or an incredibly awesome day.
This is the first time I’ve commented here, but I feel compelled to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed your writing.
I like hearing your opinions about various things (and I almost always agree!) and I really appreciate your more personal entries as well. It’s odd that I can feel such a kinship to someone I’ve never met but your open and honsest writing style has allowed me to do so.
I’m looking foward to reading much more from you in the future.
I like yor blog, and its suck if you stopped writing in it, but obviously it’s your choice. But you’re writing is funny, and thoughtful and it makes me think about things a little more. It’s inspirational, if you will.
Sometimes personal blogging isnt enough… some people need a focus.. a purpose beyond themselves… for their writing. Maybe thats what is called for… Ive enjoyed your posts about sustainability and specific causes… thats makes for a good mix of both personal but also global.