I have to say, when I started this blog 7 years ago (has it really been that long??) I didn't give much thought to it, other than some kind of writing consistency. The first two years, I posted nearly every day, whether it be a post resembling something of substance, or mindless drivel (if you look back, I tried hard, but most of my posts are complete crap. I know. They aren't much better now. There. I said it).
Post first child in 2013, my blogging became more sporadic, simply due to lack of time. I was pretty awesome about posting weekly pregnancy updates and monthly kiddo/mom updates, but let's be real, beyond my mom (oh wait, even she doesn't read my crap) no one cares about what fruit your kid resembles, except you. Post Biz, I think I managed to get most of the same kid updates in (god forbid she goes to therapy for that) but again, 99% of the blog was parenting.
2016 and 2017 are a blur. I think you got some race updates. I'm pretty sure you know I like running and not my bike. If you haven't read those years yet, don't bother. You're all caught up.
As this year winds down, I've often thought about shutting the blog down. I feel the need to post but most of the time feel pretty blocked of what I need to say. Recipes are fun, but do they speak to anyone? I also have about four posts started with different money saving tips that I think might be a useful tool for some readers during the holidays, but again, not calling to me.
In terms of running and triathlons, I obviously have hit my mid life crisis with respect to multi sport this year (then again, I'm not sure I plan to give it up when I turn 50, so I might need to revisit). It's the part of blogging, aside from family talk, I think I like best, but it really reads more of a diary than anything of substance.
It seems to boil down to two main thoughts for the blog - is this a blog to teach anyone anything (other than how insane I am) or is it a diary? You would think that after 7 years and a thousand posts, I would have figured it out.
I still haven't. And spoiler alert - I won't today, either. As I sat down to write this post about the season of Thanksgiving (clearly I need a dictionary as well, as I must have heard "philosophy" as the main theme and interpreted it very badly). Oddly enough, I had designs to talk about things like food and the concept of balance, which would be fitting....but then I actually lost the damned post, which might be the upper echelon of blogger telling me to stick with what I do, or jump ship.
Well, fine. I'll do that. A day late and a dollar short, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. And Happy Friendsgiving - even if we've never met, I appreciate the heck out of all of you and when I finally figure out what the hell I'm doing - in terms of blogging, in terms of life, pick your poison - I promise, you'll be the first to know.
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| Mom, what the hell are you talking about?? |
2016 and 2017 are a blur. I think you got some race updates. I'm pretty sure you know I like running and not my bike. If you haven't read those years yet, don't bother. You're all caught up.
As this year winds down, I've often thought about shutting the blog down. I feel the need to post but most of the time feel pretty blocked of what I need to say. Recipes are fun, but do they speak to anyone? I also have about four posts started with different money saving tips that I think might be a useful tool for some readers during the holidays, but again, not calling to me.
In terms of running and triathlons, I obviously have hit my mid life crisis with respect to multi sport this year (then again, I'm not sure I plan to give it up when I turn 50, so I might need to revisit). It's the part of blogging, aside from family talk, I think I like best, but it really reads more of a diary than anything of substance.
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| 30 second life tip- Stoli raz and seltzer are delicious in leftover gatorade endurance bottles. Take that, Ironman. You're welcome/ |
I still haven't. And spoiler alert - I won't today, either. As I sat down to write this post about the season of Thanksgiving (clearly I need a dictionary as well, as I must have heard "philosophy" as the main theme and interpreted it very badly). Oddly enough, I had designs to talk about things like food and the concept of balance, which would be fitting....but then I actually lost the damned post, which might be the upper echelon of blogger telling me to stick with what I do, or jump ship.
Well, fine. I'll do that. A day late and a dollar short, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. And Happy Friendsgiving - even if we've never met, I appreciate the heck out of all of you and when I finally figure out what the hell I'm doing - in terms of blogging, in terms of life, pick your poison - I promise, you'll be the first to know.
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