Of course I had to save this one. It was a featured blog post. I had thought it would be fun to achieve that. It was a real boost when it happened.
March 17
Thursday, March 17, 2016
This morning as I was reading the blogs I follow, I was wishing I was more consistent with my own blog. Once I get started, I can usually come up with a few lines but knowing WHAT I want to write about is often my challenge.
I think part of the problem is my personality. I am a private person. There are few people I open up to. I have probably shared here on Spark People more than I tell my friends and family but that took time. I remember writing my first journal entry all those years ago. (Spark People changed from offering journals to blogs after I had been a member for a couple years.) I remember wondering what was the difference between the journal and a blog. I still don't know. People could comment on either one. The author can write her thoughts on either one. Perhaps a 'blog' is just a computer term for a journal.
I read several blogs on various topics; not only here on Spark People. Sometimes I wonder if I am spending too much time reading and not enough time doing but sometimes after I have read something especially motivating, I do actually DO something.
This is certainly not inspiring or motivating or even up-dating on my progress. It is just a series of thoughts that for whatever reason, I chose to write down.
The sun is shining and Spring is coming and now I will get back to some de-cluttering.
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I think part of the problem is my personality. I am a private person. There are few people I open up to. I have probably shared here on Spark People more than I tell my friends and family but that took time. I remember writing my first journal entry all those years ago. (Spark People changed from offering journals to blogs after I had been a member for a couple years.) I remember wondering what was the difference between the journal and a blog. I still don't know. People could comment on either one. The author can write her thoughts on either one. Perhaps a 'blog' is just a computer term for a journal.
I read several blogs on various topics; not only here on Spark People. Sometimes I wonder if I am spending too much time reading and not enough time doing but sometimes after I have read something especially motivating, I do actually DO something.
This is certainly not inspiring or motivating or even up-dating on my progress. It is just a series of thoughts that for whatever reason, I chose to write down.
The sun is shining and Spring is coming and now I will get back to some de-cluttering.
Edit Blog Entry | Delete Blog Entry
Member Comments About This Blog Post
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1908 days ago - vIAMSUNNYHOWARD
I think that it is actually easier to share on Sparks because of the anonymity! Plus this community is very understanding, and chances are that there are some who have been right where you are when you write. My family would never understand what I am going through, and with the exception of DH are not that supportive.
If I want to make little notes to myself, I use the notes in nutrition tracker.
1909 days ago - vTERRIJ7
I like to write and have written a few blogs, mainly to share something with the Spark friends I've become close to. I'm pretty private, too; however, I've relaxed quite a bit over the years I've been at SP.
1912 days ago - vWHITEANGEL4
Great blog
1912 days ago - vAALLEY2
I like seeing what other sparkers are thinking about. Thanks for sharing and happy spring!
1912 days ago - vHEALTHYANDFIT27
Love your blog! Thanks for sharing!
1913 days ago - vCD15597073
We appreciate whatever you are willing to share. We can all learn from each other.
1913 days ago - vSUBMOM2
I'm a reluctant blogger, too, but it can be worthwhile. Thanks for the Irish Blessing!!
1913 days ago - vATRAILHIKERJO54
1913 days ago - vKACEYSW
Back at ya!
1913 days ago - vNORASPAT
Woo-Hoo, I read it but I did not comment on it. I do read a lot of them but I am so slow I must have been interrupted so here it is now and so many people are not aware of blogs. GREAT, again Pat in Maine,
1913 days ago - vJACKIEWALKS4FUN
1913 days ago - vCD2244567
1914 days ago - v911BRAD
Good to see you...
1914 days ago - vKRISUA
1914 days ago - vSUSANK16
1914 days ago - vCAMSELL
I saw a lovely blog from a lady who included lots of photos, I decided to follow her lead and it has inspired me to find new walks in my area. It's only been a week but so far I'm enjoying it and the more I walk the fitter I'll get 😊
1914 days ago - vCD15724029 And lovely blessing! Thanks!
1914 days ago - vCD15505745
I know exacting what you are talking about.
1914 days ago - vRHVICK
I love reading blogs from members. Thanks for sharing!
1914 days ago - vCATHYVEE54
1914 days ago - vMARIETTA2012
Good blog
1915 days ago - vAJB121299
nice
1915 days ago - vCARDINALCANDY
I'm also a private person, but feel socializing (online) is a vital part of my getting healthy.
1915 days ago - vJIACOLO
Thanks for sharing!
1915 days ago - vPHHHISC
1915 days ago - v2BDYNAMIC
Keep writing .............Even though one may be somewhat private ......... the message is yours .......... and you can put as much as you like into them. ...... Best wishes.
1915 days ago - vALSGIRL4
I'm on a de-clutter mission too! The house is out of hand! I have a hard time blogging too. I usually say I'll do it but then don't know what to write. I did enjoy your blog though!
Have a wonderful day
1915 days ago - v1DAY-ATA-TIME
Great blog. I seldom write blogs. Like you, I'm a private person and have a mild case of dyslexia. Although I am a good writer, I need a proofer if I writing more than a few sentences. I enjoyed reading your thoughts--in some ways they reflect mine. Thanks for sharing.
1915 days ago - vKDYLOSE
I do that too, I just start writing because I feel like I should, and then I find to my surprise that I had something to say!
1915 days ago - vONEKIDSMOM
By the way, the term "blog" is an abbreviation for "web log"... i.e. something one posts on the world wide web. Other than that, no difference... if I "journal" on line (live journal used to be a tool I used, but I found Spark people, started blogging here, and live journal just kind of faded from my life)... I can choose to make it public or not...
Exercising gives me something to write about. Facing my emotional issues and eating gives me something to write about. But when I'm flagging, motivationally... it's reading what others are willing to share that perks me back up again. I'm always glad to see you put one out there, no matter WHAT you choose to say!
We each have our budget of screen time... if we're picking our favorites, those that help us most? I'd say we've had a bargain for it!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
1915 days ago - vMARITIMER3
Very true... I often wonder if I should be spending less time writing and more time exercising. Guess I know the answer to that.
1915 days ago - vBIGRENTMAN
We have been de-cluttering here this week too. I'm almost a horder well I'm cleaning up my house and my lifestyle 😎😎🏃🏻💨
1916 days ago
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