Thursday, March 21, 2013

Am I embarrassed of my blog? Hmmm...Good question!

I was reading a blog called "Camp Patton" yesterday, and I came across this post written by the Camps's main counselor (or more accurately, its chief cook and bottle washer), Grace Patton--the hilarious young wife and stay-at-home mom of three small children who has the pithiest way of describing everyday life in her joyful yet chaotic household--titled "Are you embarrassed of your blog?"  (You can read said post here, if you're interested.)

Grace Patton has absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about, trust me.  I think she has a legion of loyal followers, and with good reason.  Her blog makes me laugh out loud on a regular basis, and it brings back memories of those long-ago (for me anyway--but it seems like most blogger/blog reader types are a lot younger than I am), indescribably crazy days filled with breast pumps, dirty diapers, pregnancy woes, temper tantrums, car trips from h-e-double toothpicks, and way too many sleepless nights spent taking care of wee "need mongers" (that's what she calls them--I told you she's funny).  This adorable young blogger has more wit in just her pinkie finger than most average humans have in their entire persons, and she is a gift to the blogosphere.

The title of Grace's post really grabbed my attention, because my answer to that question these days is, "Yes, I am...sometimes, anyway."   I've been going through a phase, worrying that I've lost the mojo I used to have.  When I first started this blog two years ago, I actually had a list of topics in my head that I couldn't wait to share with you (or bore you with?), but lately I've been wondering what in the world I'm doing here.

I get embarrassed, I do.  Everybody and his sister is out there blogging these days, writing either very funny, very insightful, very helpful, or very meaningful stuff; and here I am, with my little blog about...nothing.  It worked for Jerry Seinfeld's show, you might recall, but I'm not really sure if it's working for me.
There is no cohesiveness to my little "String of Pearls."  It's not a blog that's focused on a specific area, like DIY projects, or fashion, or recipes, or tips for managing a household filled with youngsters, or ideas for homeschooling projects.  Or the beautiful Catholic Faith, which I touch upon from time to time, but not nearly enough.  (I did, after all, begin this blog with the intention of using it to do my small part in giving glory to God, when so often the Internet is used for the exact opposite purpose.)  Just what is it, then?

My blog is a little this, and a little that, and a little the other (with a lot of bragging about my husband, kids, and grandkids thrown in there for good measure).  It's a bit of a mish-mash and a mess, and lately I've been thinking of just shutting it down.  But I won't, and here's why.  My husband would miss it.  He reads it every day, and when he's away on his trips as an airline pilot, it gives him the comforting feeling that I'm sitting with him and talking his ear off, as usual.  My kids would miss it, and it's another way of keeping connected to them now that most of them live far away.  My baby sister and a few of my nieces and sisters-in-law, who've made reading it (as they sip their morning coffee, if I ever get anything posted early enough for that) one of their daily routines, would miss it--at least that's what they tell me!  So I'll keep blogging for my family.  They have to love me, even when I have nothing whatsoever to say!
So, my dear readers ("Ha!  Did you hear that?  She thinks she has readers!"), I guess I'll see you back here tomorrow.

11 comments:

  1. I'm glad you're going to keep blogging:) I consider you a slice of life blog, a bit of this and that, and that's why I like it:)
    And I guess too you're at a stage in your life where I will be in a blink (or two) and you inspire me that it will be a stage in my life I could enjoy:)
    My husband and my children are my biggest blog fans too. My husband complains if I don't have anything for him to read on a Friday night, and he looks forward to extras through the week too.

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    1. It's great to have supportive husbands, isn't it?

      Thanks for your encouraging words, Erin. I've officially decided to stop bringing up this whole "to blog, or not to blog" nonsense. (You might call it "whining.") I do enjoy keeping this blog--it's a nice daily exercise in writing, if nothing else. And my hubby always says that's enough reason to do it. I love that guy, he's just the best.

      Apparently there are other husbands out there [almost!] as wonderful as mine. :)

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  2. I LOVE your blog and I do look forward to reading it daily. So you have to keep going. Yes it is this and that, and that is what I love about it. It is fun and interesting and so perfect to read every morning. So you should not be embarrassed of your blogging, but even if you are ... too bad! LOL Keep it up, because we love you!

    Love you Laura!

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    1. Love you, too.

      And I'm going to keep at it. If I wake up with nothin', I'll just skip a day!

      These cartoons are funny, though. I was dying to use them!

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    2. I love the cartoons, too. I would have had to find a way to use them.

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  3. You definitely shouldn't be embarrassed of your blog. There's room for all kinds in the blogging world :) My blog is pretty eclectic too, and that was one of the reasons it took me a few years to actually start it. I was too worried about it having a "theme." But I realized that as long as your blog reflects you and your personality and what you believe in, that's the important thing! :)

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    1. Thanks, Kate. Your personality definitely shines through in your blog, and it's beautiful.

      I guess "eclectic" is good, right? I think that's my decorating style, too. :)

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  4. If you quite blogging, that rosary wouldn't be showing up in your mailbox in the next few days. I'm so glad you won the giveaway! God bless & thank you for daily inspiration!

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    1. I know, look what I would have missed if I hadn't stuck around! I am so excited to receive that Rosary!! (I feel quite blessed.)

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  5. I would miss your blog so much!! I love it, and I don't think you have anything to be embarrassed about, it is great!

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