As i have only just started blogging you would think that this would be an easy question to answer. Oh this is in answer to Kate's (analysis of life) question that she posed after a blog about 17th century diary's. Back to answer.
I believe in journalling but never manage to keep it up. I tried it on the computer in 'word' but still never kept it up. My computer was my one up in the bedroom, now i have a laptop as well and can do this in front of the tv it is so much easier. I think it is good to look back over your thoughts and see how things have worked out.
I had heard about blogs and a lot of the kids in the family have their own sites so when i saw the journaling site on AOL i thought i would give it a go.
First i thought it would be a good place to write my thoughts about church and try to work out how i feel. I have no problem with God but our church has been strugling for a while and so have i about my place in it. Then i thought i could just write my thoughts down, strange as they may be, about my daily problems. I have always written when anything has been troubling me and am a firm believer of making lists when everything seems to be crowding in (like christmas).
But i let people know that i was writing this which meant i had to be a little bit careful about what i said. Already daughter has read it and said she finds everything so very sad. After the first entry and after reading other peoples blogs i realised that comments and the friendships that seem to have been formed through them were important. People seem to write as much to communicate to others as they do for themselves.
This is where i am at, at the moment. I want to use it to work out my thoughts but also with the fact that others are reading it in mind. I have enjoyed reading other blogs and following what has been happening in their lives and that has changed my thoughts on what i have written so far, although i tend to write at night when i am tired and cannot write much, always promising myself i will do more tomorrow.
As i get into this more my views may very well change over time, it will be interesting to see.
It certainly makes a difference writing knowing it could be read than if it was just jottings in a book, it gives me more encouragment to keep it up.
Perhaps i now need to investigate why it matters if this is read or not.... or do i really want to know?
5 comments:
Hi Jenny,
Your reasons for writing are very interesting. I do hope that you will stay blogging. I have made very good friends here in J'land, and it is a place where you will always be listened to. Thank you for participating. I have added the link to this page into my entry on those who are blogging in reply to my question.
Kate.
http://journals.aol.co.uk/bobandkate/AnAnalysisofLife/
Hello Again,I shoukd say carry on with your journal I have found your journal entries interesting to read.And others here will listen and are so friendly..I also would like a laptop .Hope you have had a lovely Sunday and enjoyed your church gathering .Take care.God Bless.
Astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES
Thank you for visiting my journal. I'm always happy to meet new friends. I will be back to your journal to visit again soon. I hope you do enjoy your journal -- it does help to write a little each day. Even if the only thing you do is count your blessings each day - it is worth it. ' On Ya' - ma (from Good Morning Sunshine)
Hi! Thank you for visiting my journal, Let the Earth Rejoice. I have been reading through yours and have enjoyed it. :0)
God bless,
Penny
http://journals.aol.com/penniepooh/pennys-pieces-of-ohio/
First things first, write the blog for yourself. If something is bothering you it's a really good way to let off steam, you might even find people agree with what you say and even if they don't, they provide the alternative view! Your right, it is inspiring to write about things knowing that other people are likely to read it and make comments. Try to do about three post a week, that way you won't wear yourself out and get in to a habit of not knowing what to write. Above all enjoy the blog, treat it as fun and you can't go wrong!
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