But I do love my life. Some days are harder than others, but I know it could always be worse. Am I really as happy as this blog portrays me to be? Yes.
It has been a little bit of a hot topic lately "why" people blog. Some people complain that others blog and make their life seem perfect because they are only blogging about happy things, thus creating a "picture perfect life."
I blog as a way to keep in touch with family and friends. My close family and friends know the trials I go through, so why put it on the internet for everyone to read? I don't think that is the right place for it.
I blog because I love to write.
I blog because I love to take pictures and it allows me to share them.
I blog to journal.
I blog because it is fun.
I blog because it's therapeutic.
I blog for advice.
I blog when I'm bored.
Whatever reason, I think blogs are great. I love looking at your blogs. I wish people would update them more often. Especially since I'm so far away from family and old friends now.
That's it. I just had to vent.
(I blog to vent).
15 comments:
Good for you Jen, I'm glad you were able to vent a little, I love your posts because I love to see Kyle and you guys, because you make me laugh and because you are a great writer. Those pictures of Kyle and you are so cute, it's true either happy or serious face. I love him!
amen to that!
I completely agree with everything you said. It goes for my blog too!
I have thought about why I like to blog a lot too. I blog because it really does keep me in touch with my family and friends. Not only can they see what is going on in my life - I can read their blogs and know what is going on in theirs. Plus, I think it is fun to see that other people are a lot like me and enjoy a lot of the same things. I actually think it makes people MORE human. I love it!
I agree Jen. I love keeping in touch with other people through blogging, who cares if they are only telling me the great things that happen in their lives?!
I agree with you. I have been surprised at people saying they thought blogs where people talked about what their kids were up to were really boring. I love them, and my family really is happy (not perfect, but happy) so no one should feel bad about writing about the happy times!
The blogging world is so fun. There's something for everybody. I love blogging because I'm a big journal keeper, and it's my version of a photo journal. Sometimes I get down on myself and think my blog is dumb, but then I remind myself I'm not blogging for other people...I'm blogging for me...and if other people like to read it then that just adds to the coolness.
I eighth your post and ideas. I was reading the seriouslysoblessed blog the other day and she used a line I know I have used, of which was pretty cheesy and "Look how happy I/we are" sounding. I kind of felt dumb because I know TMNT blogs to make fun of everyone. But I got over it because I agree. I am happy, and this is my source of keeping people involved in our lives being far away. So blog away and brag away! You have a cute family and deserve it!!!
you are so right! I love reading your blog so I'm glad you enjoy writing posts. I try to update often.
I don't know Jen. I really feel like u are trying to make other people feel bad by your blog. I mean, you are gorgeous - your husband is a future lawyer - your baby is adorable. I mean really, the rest of us are really suffering loss of self esteem because of you.
HAHAHAHAHA JK. U know how I feel about the issue, but then again, I'm just another dumb blonde mormon girl who really thinks her life is pretty great. oh the shame!
You are a good writer! This post was articulated perfectly :) I hear ya!
i blog because my life is perfect and i want everyone to be jealous! :) obviously jk. i appreciate your honesty. we need more of that in the world. keep up the good work :)
well said!!!
Jen you are always welcome to read my blog.
Great post! I need to blog more. :)
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