Blogging about Blogging

It was just about a year ago that I was introduced to the blogging world. I'd heard of the term "blog" before, but didn't really get it and certainly hadn't read any before. Then a friend told me to check out her blog, so I did. She also gave me a few others to check out. And I did....and that was the beginning of my new obsession. It started out slowly and I found an interesting blog here and there (mostly from blog reels of other blogs) and it seemed to just snowball. I now have upwards of 20 or so blogs that I follow and seem to check for new updates multiple times a day. I know that I could easily add 20 more to my list because there are soooo many good ones out there, but I'm trying to show some restraint. I've even thought about cutting a few out because it can become very time consuming to keep up!

I think what attracted me initially to the blogging world is that it's an easy way to keep up on what friends are doing. But, then I started following blogs of people I don't even know because their lives and their stories seemed interesting. I also follow some advice blogs and organization blogs. For a stay at home mom like me, it's become a connection to others, even if I don't "know" these people per say.

Reading blogs can cheer me up when I'm having a bad day because someone out there is bound to be doing something fun. Reading blogs makes me feel like I'm not alone in the struggles of parenthood. Reading blogs gives me great ideas to incorporate into my life. Reading blogs makes me realize how fortunate I am too. I follow several blogs of christian families and it's amazing how much their stories of faith and how they live their lives has impacted me. I find myself praying more, for those I know, and those I don't know, and being inspired to live a more faith-filled life.

A few months back I decided to create my own blog. While I'm not a great writer by any means, it's been a fun outlet for me and a great way to post pictures of Xavier for family and friends. I like having a record of what's been going on in life. I don't even really care if anyone reads it (which is good because I think my faithful followers could be counted on one hand!)

So today I choose to be thankful for the world of blogging! It brings me much joy, much learning, and a great way to put off doing laundry!!