Last night when I came home from work, I checked my facebook page and found that a lovely blogger called "Mummasays" gave a shout out to my blog. Wow, I didnt even realise people were reading. Yes I see the follower numbers creeping up S L O W L Y but wasnt sure if anyone actually hung around.
Your tag gave me a buzz Mumma and got me thinking. Why did I start this blog? Why do people blog? I guess its different reasons for different people. I think I started this blog for ME, something I can have that's mine. Somewhere to share feelings, ideas, funny stories, etc. My own little time in space where I can grab a coffee and be absorbed in doing something I like - reading other people's blogs, looking at pictures, finding inspiration and feeling connected with other peoples lives.
Then I thought some more (gee brain cells on overdrive)... why is it so great when you see people are actually reading and following your story? Its kinda anonymous so what does it really matter if 1 person reads or 1000's? I think its like a kinship of friends. Gone are the days of our parents or grandparents days (yes Im old enuf to say parents ;) .. where women spent lots more time socialising and dropping in for a cuppa. Time with friends these days, although very special, can be very limited in our busy whirlwind lives. Catching up with friends needs to be a priority and we need to just pencil those friendship days into our schedules from time to time.
In the meantime, the great news is WE ALL HAVE EACH OTHER in this cyber world. And that is why followers, likers, tags, shout outs make us happy. Its the modern day friendship circle.
Now off to get my friendship fix :)
I adore your blog already :)
ReplyDeleteI blogged initially to write a story for my son, but now, I actually do it for me more, and it's exactly as you say, the cyber world becomes your mothers group.
The virtual one :)
It's great, isnt it? :) xx