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Fear of blogging




I just watched the video of Dooce on the Today show. That was the first blog I ever read. Instantly, I had two thoughts. One, I would love to do that! And two, no way could I ever do that. She’s brilliant and hysterically funny, so one look at  her writing was enough to convince me that bloggers were out of my league. Plus, she has a dog that behaves and does tricks – how do you compete with all that??

Of course, it didn’t help that the second blog I read was hers. Great, another outrageously funny blogger.  The odds of me fitting in with this group didn’t look good.

See, the truth is that I’m a bit of recluse. I don’t mind meeting other people, but I don’t go out of my way to do that. I still want the connection though, not just with moms but with anyone. Not just people going through the exact same things I’m going through, but people living more extroverted lives than me. Living vicariously through other people is much less stressful that trying to upset my little quiet life.

I found great inspiration in the blogosphere, bloggers that have inspired me to try to move outside of my little circle, for a greater good. Finding Jen’s blog  was truly a gift, a blessing. Talk about moving outside of your circle, she truly embodies the spirit of giving. 

hopeREVO is another inspiration. Once my kids are out of school for the summer we’re going to make this a family project, to make and take hope notes to all the little places we visit. This is such exciting work, people making a difference.

Another personal favorite is Jessica’s homeschooling blog. I first discovered her personal blog, but what impressed me the most is that she made a huge life change in order to homeschool her kids. She took a break from her personal blog, gave up other things that took up chunks of her time, in order to make room to homeschool. I’m not a homeschooler but I have such great admiration for them, and I admire anyone who can make those big changes, take those big risks. Cause most of the time, I take the easy way out. I’m a scaredy cat that way.

It’s probably obvious that my favorite blogs are really the blogs by women who are so much braver than me. Movers and shakers, making things happen. I love to read about them, I aspire to be a little more like them. Like Scribbit, who cooks, sews, and makes awesome crafts. Her blog is also a great resource for new bloggers, a wealth of helpful information.

I first started thinking about blogging in November 2007. I know how I am, mainly a procrastinator afraid of any slight change, so I gave myself a deadline of January 1 to have started a blog. Ha! As you can see, I put it off til mid April, which is right on schedule for me. What was I afraid of? I don’t really know, maybe that no one would read my blog, or worse, that someone might. I have a great fear of the unknown, which is a great way to never have to leave  your comfort zone.

 The internet always amazes me. It’s never ending. Until recently I didn’t know anything about blogging, so it’s like moving to a whole new neighborhood. Which is scary, but I’m finding out that the neighbors are incredible, brilliant, kind people. And I’m starting to move past scared to excited. Baby steps all the way.

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    5 Responses to “Fear of blogging”

      1
        Michelle at Scribbit on May 8th, 2008 9:26 am

        Well thanks! And can I say I really like your layout here? It looks different and clean—nice stuff.

      2
        Sheri on May 8th, 2008 1:03 pm

        Thank you Michelle. I have to give all the credit to Shelly at scadesigns, she’s incredible. And I meant it about your site being very helpful, lots of great info there for us newbie bloggers.

      3
        Jessica on May 8th, 2008 6:00 pm

        Oh my goodness, thank you! I’m slightly emotional today anyway, but really that was lovely. Thanks!

      4
        Sheri on May 9th, 2008 5:53 pm

        Oh you’re welcome! I hope today is a good day.

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