This, rather bizarrely is how I think of blogging.
Before now, I never knew there was a blog-shaped hole in my life. But blogging has been like putting a mirror up to everything...it has made me think. Alot. And in a good way...
I have told very few people about my new habit. I still consider myself a new blogger. I still think it's surreal that a bunch of people 'follow' me. I still delight in the new and very lovely friends I have made. I still feel quite pleased with myself when I publish a good (in my opinion) post. I still LOVE getting comments (a little too much I suspect!).
I still marvel at how much cleverness and beauty there is lurking in the blog world and consider how close I came to completely missing out on it. I still love that when I think of something to say, there is someone to say it to. I still think it's cool that friends drop by and say 'hi'. I still am struck by how nice it is to write again...haven't done that, for fun, since school.
I love that I can appreciate the seasons from the other side of the world as my blogging friends describe them (when it's Spring here, it's Autumn in Australia). I love that there are now some blogs I have discovered which I can liken to reading a really good book or getting my favourite magazine delivered in the post.
I think most of all that it's just lovely that anyone is interested in me and my baggage! Long may it last...
Are you me?? I cannot get over how you think like me and feel the ways I feel. It is uncanny that two women , so many miles apart, different ages, and lives can feel so much the same.
ReplyDeleteI must allude to this post soon on one of mine upcoming entries. It speaks to my heart. Blogging does fill a hole, you are right and it is a hole I didn't know was there. It is the creative inspiration ,yes but the friendships by far mean the most. There is something magical ,I do believe,
Thanks for your beautiful blog Missy,
You are loved:)
Laurel
morning louise... i am ignoring the fact that i need to make 3 school lunches & actually *wake* the bambinos up in a minute...i'm ignoring the fact that my husband is in australia this week..so it really is *me* who needs to wake them....because i am hooked on this- the first post of yours that i have read...i soo like you..i like this thinking...i love your honesty...& i love your photos...
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melissa x
Louise, this is exactly how i feel. You write so amazingly! these are the best words, and its funny to me because i am exactly the same as you. Having a blog has made me more aware about the better things in the world and to always be positive and always think. I haven't told many people about my blog either - i love the blog world though :)
ReplyDeleteto me, your blog is one of those blogs that you described as reading a really good book or a magazine. I love coming onto you blog every day.
Thank you so much for the shoe award too - you are definitely right that we both share that obsession haha.
have a great day :) xxx
How amazing that you are writing this just as I am exploring how to make some changes in my work life..and all because of blogging...what it brings and what it leaves dangling right there in front of me. I had no idea I had a blog shaped hole either! Thank you for putting it so eloquently. I always love to read your blog for the words as well as the images..but probably the words mostly! BTW, its a chilly bit sunny autumn day here in the capital city of Australia and far too nice to be working! Take care x
ReplyDeleteHi Louise, I just found your blog, and yes, you're sooo right about this blogging thing. I haven't quite worked out why it is such a female thing, but I'm sure that sociologists will have a heyday on that one.
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Sharon
Really love this, I think it speaks for a lot of bloggers. You put it really well.
ReplyDeleteJust love the pictures you chose, that wallpaper is lovely and I'd love to own some vintage suitcases like these ones.
have a great day,
xxx DJ
And last it will Louise...I expect for a very long time. If you are like me, which I think you are, you will find it has changed you but you are not quite sure how, just yet. It is like turning pages in a book, from one page to the next and the story just keeps getting better and better. The nice thing is that this does not have to end:)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day and thanks for your comment this morning. It was a nice one to wake up too!!
Jeanne:)
It's so true - until I discovered blogs I had absolutely no idea what I was missing and as time goes by following people's lives and their stories, you begin to feel such a connection with them x
ReplyDeleteYet again, a lovely post that is spot on. Perfectly said. I adore seeing a post of yours pop up in my reader - you always seem to reflect my thoughts in a more articulate way that I ever could. I've been blogging for a couple years now, but I'm still figuring out exactly what I want to do with it. For me, it's been about always finding the positives to focus on, and appreciating the beauty and fun in life.
ReplyDeleteI love your post on blogging and the "hole" I think there is nothing more interesting than people, and blogging introduces us to new people, and we can peek into their lives and see we are all pretty well all the same, regardless of where we live. The women who blog tend to be good "listeners" and good "supporters". We all want to be heard and we all want feeback. Society being what it is means we don't always get that in our everyday lives. Blogging is that little support network I think.
ReplyDeleteLou - what can I say - nothing really as you have again managed to say it all and say it so well! I must say blogging has made my everyday life so much better - it reminds me to be kind and courteous to people no matter what. Hoping your spring is being much nicer than our autumn - while we have had a lovely autumn the sign that winter will be here in two weeks has arrived today! Leanne xx
ReplyDeleteOh Louise! so beautifully written -'I still marvel at how much cleverness and beauty there is lurking in the blog world and consider how close I came to completely missing out it.'..........'I love that there are now some blogs I have discovered which I can liken to reading a really good book or getting my favourite magazine delivered in the post'. just gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Happened upon it by chance when I was doing the day job (barrister) I too have little boos, three little girls, 10, 7 and 4 and your blog brings a smile to my face whenever I check in, inspirational pictures and thoughtful words.. thank you! Amanda
ReplyDeleteI love this post! So happy that you left me a comment, so I could find your lovely and happy blog in return...well-written and so true! Since blogging, so many new friendships, discoveries and learning has happened. I cannot imagine what my life was like before such new things came my way...I'm so happy to celebrate this community with so many wonderful people, such as yourself. Keep up the amazing posts and words. Inspirational!
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I can relate to this post so much, thank you. When my husband now grumbles about my new-found hobby, I can always tell him that it beats me having an affair!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of lovely, lovely comments! Confirming what I knew to be true about blogging, thanks very much x
ReplyDeleteHi Louise! I found you via Hey Gorgeous, but I see several friends here, including DJ and Bumpkin! I thought this post was awesome, and completely agree with you...it's amazing the connections we can make around the world. I'm happy to be following you now! :) Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to this post! I coped very well without blogging in my life before January when I started my blog but now I can't imagine life without it. It's not just my blog either. I love reading other people's blogs. I am in awe of all the creativity and talent that's out there.
ReplyDeleteLouise I feel the exact same way as you! This post is so fabulous as all the other bloggers would agree. The connections we make via the blogging world is incredible. I would be lost without them :) XO
ReplyDeleteI can relate to you on so many levels. I too am a new blogger, but feel so blessed to have so many people interested in my posts. Equally, I love finding amazing people like you who live across the world. It really makes me realize how small the world is and how similar we all are. You in particular, are an inspiration and I look forward to reading your posts everyday. Please keep it up!!
ReplyDelete:) Marcie
Hi Sweetie- I dedicate my post today to you:)
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Laurel
Blogging is wonderful. Ditto to everything you said.
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