5 things Thinks I like about blogging
I thought it would be easy to just go ahead and write out the things that I like about blogging. I figured there would be more than just 5 things. I mean come on, with a tool as powerful as the almighty blog, surely there would be a myriad of things to like.
Alas, I quickly discovered that defining five things was much more difficult. While I like blogging, the reasons remain clouded in mystery for me. But because I was tagged, I felt I must press on to the ultimate goal of self-discovery.
What do I like about blogging?
- Well…. I do really enjoy making new friends.That has certainly been an entirely unexpected consequence of my blogging experience. When I started out I didn’t expect… well… I’m not sure what I expected, but I didn’t think I would actually get to know people. I thought blogging would be about me telling the world what they needed to know about life. Instead I’m making friends with some great people who are enriching my life.
I’ve really enjoyed getting to know Rory. Earlier today he made me laugh as he pointed me to a couple of really great articles. (Read about how to copy a document and getting recruited by keeping your hand in your pocket?
- I’m surprised that I can honestly say I enjoy the deadlines and pressure of daily posting.Well actually I only post six times a week. Initially I thought I would be telling others about my experience developing greater self-discipline, but the benefit has been much more concrete in my own life. A daily routine is certainly a mark of self-disciple and blogging has helped me develop that.
- I think one of the most interesting things about blogging would be people’s comments.A day without comments is like a day without love. A short comment on an article is a simple reminder that I’m not alone. Someone notices and someone cares. Had I been one of those bloggers who is hit with negative comments, I may not enjoy it so much.
The first comment I ever received on a post was the hightlight of my day. “someone noticed me”. Weird yes, but real nevertheless. I even got a personal invitation one day to be part of a discussion on another site. Thanks Dawud! It made my day.
- Another thing I really like is blogging gets me thinking.Now admittedly it seems like I’m always thinking about the “blog”. I have a melancholic personality so thinking does come easy to me. Actually it’s analyzing and over-analyzing that comes easy to me. Thinking through complete ideas and putting them down on paper (digitally) is an incredible process. I love it and I hate it!
- What else do I like about blogging? It’s the unbelievable generosity of people.Yeah I know you can find examples of negative, hate mongering, selfish and self-absorbed people in the blogosphere. Incidentally you can find them anywhere. It’s just that everyone I’ve met in this 2.0 world has been incredibly generous. Generous with their thoughts, ideas, help, compliments and support.
I asked for help on my site design and Liz said “how about Above the Fold then I can promote your site.”
More than I asked for
Vivienne sends me emails all the time with helpful information.
More than I asked for
I noticed Ben experiences the same phenomenon in his corner of the blogosphere.
Looks like now I’m on a roll. As I’m re-reading what I just wrote I realize something. It really is the people that make blogging what it is. If you are open, genuine and willing to learn, this is the place for you.
What about you? How has your blogging experience affected your life? Let’s talk!
