Due to amazing circumstances that occurred over the weekend, I can happily say that I have moved down three or four bullet points. I am now in between "Decide to stop worrying about what people think and just - write stuff" and "Watch traffic go down, down, down. Wheeeeee!"
If you are a blogger, where are you in the life cycle of your blog?
P.S. You can comment on this post if you would like. Or not. I will still love you no matter what.
Another P.S. Things have been crazy around here. I will get to your posts eventually. And I will probably comment. Or not. I will still love you no matter what.
Yet another P.S. I am always sober. I have never had a drink of alcohol in my life.
And the last P.S. I don't know what sort of crazy I am today, to write this bizarre blog post. You can still love me. Or not. I will still love you no matter what.
41 people wanted to leave a comment:
And I love you no matter what. :)
(First!)
I think I am a self-actualized blogger. ;)
I would say that I'm at the 'decide to stop worrying about what people think and just write stuff' phase. However, I am still hung up on the 'analytics' part. I like to check that stuff. It makes me laugh to see how people were referrered to me.
Even if you were drunk when you wrote this, I still love you. ♥
I love you no matter what, too, Erin:). But I don't think you are crazy.
1. I just had to google "naval gazing" because I didn't know what it meant either.
2. Stil love you
3. I'm in the, write what I want, curse as much as I want, could care less what people thing but still love comments, phase.
4. Thanks for asking! LOL! :o)
I do not, nor have I ever, cared about what people think. I say what I want, when I want and if people don't like it oh well. My blog is MY journal so I post what I am feeling, thinking, etc. Anyway--still love you!! Loved all of you P.S.'s!!
I don't know what phase I'm on. I've always just kind of written whenever something popped into my head. Sometimes I write something that I think is kinda lame, and get lots of comments and other times I write something I really like and get very few. Hmm.
It would be awesome to be able to write like Sue. I always laughed at her stuff.
My blog's in a coma. I'm not sure when it will wake up.
I ♥ Sue. And that post. And you!!
It seems that a lot of bloggers are in the place. I love MMB, but I think the exposure and sheer volume of blogs to read has changed blogging for a lot of people. Or maybe it's just the summer. Who knows.
I know that I personally read most all posts in my reader, but have cut back a LOT on commenting. And I think a lot of people have done the same. And I've decided that I won't let it bother me. I blog the the things that are running through my head. Questions that I'm curious to see others' answers to. Things that I want to remember about my kids. Whatever *I* want to say. And it makes me happy.
It's funny to go down the list just nodding away. Blogging is fun.
I am happy to say that I do not think that the "life cycle of a blog" applies to mine... since I did not intend to have an audience at all. In case you cared.
I'm right there with you on the navel gazing. I was clueless.
As for where I am...I still don't have advertising yet, but I do sponsored giveaways. Somewhere around there...
Don't worry...still loving your thoughts however random.
I remember that list. It's so true, and hilarious.
I have definitely achieved blogging zen. Definitely.
Except when I start caring too much, and then the zen flies out the window. :)
I'm in the "I'm tired and work a crappy shift" phase of my blog.
My blog has really evolved since I first started. I used to write about all the boring stuff Adam and I used to do, and would blog everyday about quizzes, etc. Once I realized that Adam had no intention of being a part of my blog, as I intended, I started blogging about more random things.
And I only blog about things that make ME laugh. The Snuggie is stupid and ridiculous, and it makes me laugh.
I may not be posting a lot, but I post about what I want and what makes me happy.
Great link to Navel Gazing. I laughed out loud, thanks. When I am home alone, this is always a good thing.
Blogging...it has surprised the crap out of my husband, since I always said computers were a waste of time, blah etc. Now, I am forced to set a time limit, so I can actually get something done, besides making comments. Speaking of, I am half hour over my limit!
Love your posts, no matter what.
Rosey
I think I'm at blog zen. Having a private blog does that. Although, I do worry about offending a certain friend who offends easily. But other than that, I write what I want, as often as I want. I have a lot to share, so that's pretty often. :) But it's usually just my sister that comments. Which is fine.
I hate to say it, but I post what I want to say what I want to... That is why I don't have many readers probably! oh well, I am me.....
YOu in the other hand, write what you want girl, we come to your blog cuz we love you and like what you write! hugs
I don't know what stage I'm in, but I've definitely evolved. But I still like you. And my summer numbers have been low, with a few surprising exceptions on occasion.
I ♥ u no matter what!
I have moved through all phases of blogging multiple times. I *think* I am in the blogging Zen place. Until I'm not. Then it starts all over again.
The truth is, we are only as popular as the amount of time we spend commenting... unless you're Dooce or Pioneer Woman. I finally came to terms that I couldn't write about my life if I wasn't living my life and I couldn't live my life if I was commenting all over tar-nation.
Make sense? Because now I feel dopey leaving such a dopey comment.
I just started my blog about 3 weeks ago and right now I'm loving it! We're newlyweeds (blogging and me). I'm just worried that eventually I'll run out of things to say. Has this happened to anybody???? Then what?
Am I the only one who is going to demand to know what the amazing circumstances of this weekend were? Because I'm nosy and I'd like to know.
As for my stage, I'm in the wish I could be more over it than I am, but stil get my feelings hurt too easily by people who don't comment back phase. I'll have to refresh my memory as to whether it's on Sue's list.
I read it (do you love me more?) - and it is so true. But good for you - you've almost reached zen! What happens when you reach zen?
With the publishing of any given post I am at any given point along the scale. My goal, as always, is to achieve blog zen. Maybe one day, huh?
I usually try and write what I want, because I want to.. but I do still get so happy when I get lots of comments... yeah I still need to work at letting go :)
I am going to have to google navel gazing!
Hmmm, I'm in an: I-wish-I-could-think-of-clever-ideas-for-my-blog-not-that-anyone-ever-reads-it-anyway phase. I had to stop caring that no one had discovered my blog and given me 109 comments. Actually I never cared about that so much as just wished the few people who do read would comment a bit more often. I feel happy and content if I get like 6 comments, so when I don't, I think one of 2 things (depending on my mood). 1- Argh, people just don't get me, or 2- what do I care? This blog is mostly for me, not them.
Incidentally, I have never heard of navel gazing, it sounds creepy. What is it? I suppose I should google it too.
I'm in a good place, I think. For now. Sure, I struggle with caring what people think here and there, but I'm finally just ready to not take any of it too seriously.
I want there to be no pressure. I don't mind at all if people can't visit or stop reading. Life is full. And I certainly don't mind if they don't comment. And I want my blog friends to give me that same grace. Because life is full. I make it around as much as I can without taking away from life.
I'm finding that I LOVE to write, so I sit down and write nearly every day because my brain is full, not because I'm trying to keep up traffic.
Sorry I wrote a book. but I know you love me anyway :)
Whenever I read navel gazing, I keep thinking you're staring at belly buttons.
I'm very confused.
I've achieved blog zen. Seriously. I KNOW RIGHT?
i had to look up navel gazing also.. lol
i have given up looking who comes and visits.. because it breaks my heart thinking about who hasn't come in a while. so i just don't look anymore.
thanks for all the San Diego tips!
we had a blast when we were there last week i am putting my post together
and will post it on friday!
i did post about my cupcake! yum yum!!
This is a great post...
hmmmm, where am i? I think I am past needing confirmation that I write anything that matters to anyone but me. it feels good to just write, confirm that yes...I feel that way, or I loved that, or I am not feeling it today....and go on. I love the comments, and the feedback, the support....I just love to share whatever I am feeling, when I am feeling it.
an escape from crazy....
love you too.
I can see you are in a weird mood like I am sometimes. Like today. All my comments on posts this last few minutes feel, I don't know, just weird. You know what I mean?
(Maybe I shouldn't make comments when I am feeling this way. I don't need everyone to know that I am losing it...)
:~D
I started blogging not really getting the whole networking thing. Then I got a little hooked on getting readers, checking my sitemeter regularly and hoping I was saying something important. I took my comment option off for a bit. Now I have committed to writing daily for a full year, so my posts are turning more into a journal, which is fine. Obviously I have been a ll over the map, but I think blogs are organic, living things, so I am rolling with it.
I'm pretty happy with where I'm at with blogging. I just post whatever suits my fancy at the moment....things we've done, made, or something funny I've seen. I guess my attitude is it's my blog, and while most people wouldn't think it's anything great, funny, or super special, I'm happy with it. And that's what matters to me.
funny post... =)
I dont know where my blog cycle would be considered to be at.... and honestly dont know that I care... sometimes I wish I had more traffic, more followers... more people interested in what Im doing.... but then other times... I think the more people involved.... the more chances for wierdos and negative things to happen... know what I mean?...
ANyways...Hugs.. and still love ya too!! =)
I'm at the realize you'll never be dooce and be somewhat okay with it phase. haha
i love this erin! navel gazing at its finest is such a great blog, and i had never read that post. i guess i have to think about it. but lets be honest i am as narcicistic as a navel gazer gets and to top it all of i am shameless! (hehe) i think i have 3 followers now since i changed the tone of my blog and started just telling it like it is. i can honestly say that every single post i write is enjoyable and a release for me. it is very theraputic. i am sure people who read it generally laugh at my nonsense, but thats okay. laughing never hurt anyone! i have been so busy i am just barely getting around to reading my fav blogs(YOURS is one, OF COURSE!)sorry its been so long, and i love your challenges, keep it up!
I think you are just "finding" your bloggy self : )
I can't determine where I'm at. I know I have writer's block, but I also recently had a blog make-over… then again I always realized that I'll never be dooce.
I could go on and on and on about this subject but instead I'm just going to smile hugely and say, "I love you to bits. Truly."
My blog is at the "I have too much on my plate and something has to go" phase. But one day I will be back....I hope!
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