Blogging started as something to do because I had some time to waste and I was sure that I had new, exciting ideas that the world would be deprived not to know about. When the blogging contest began it was something that would FORCE me to write, whether I felt like it or not. Except for a few isolated occasions, I have been blogging every day since sometime in April. Blogging has been great for me, as I have had a chance to be creative.
But now it is slightly feeling like a obligation. I plan my day trying to fit in time not to blog, but to think up of ideas that I can blog about. When at the last minute I finally get an idea I'm usually so out of time I can't give it justice. Yeah, not always a lot of fun. But, it isn't necessarily supposed to be about fun. I write for myself, sure, but now that I have a reader or two I write for others as well. I suppose that one of these days I'll have to lower my standard for what an acceptable blog post is.
Using it as a vehicle to force me to write is no longer a issue. Partially thanks to the blog I'm now regularly writing every day with Ryan in attempt to co-author a novel in preparation for NaNoWriMo. Still, I don't see how I could concede defeat now. I am of course, a very competitive person. If it is remotely in my power to accomplish my goal, as long as I have motivation, I'm going to do it. I would hate to look back at this competition and see that I gave up when I could have done more. So, I will continue to blog
Yes, I realize that I have repeatedly blogged about blogging. Forgive me.
I ALMOST wrote a post like this tonight...but then inspiration struck :) I'm hoping to go at least 100 days. 20 left! :D
ReplyDeleteNo matter how dire the situation, I don't see how I could quit before 100 either. Actually, I can see myself going on for a very long time, although I would (probably) have to stop in November because of NaNoWriMo.
ReplyDeleteThat's assuming that at some point I don't explode due to a lack of ideas...
Great to hear! Blogging is suppose to be your own space to be creative and voice your opinion. Isn't it satisfying when you spend time to write a post and a reader comments? I personally love it! I recently launched www.whyiblog.com for bloggers to share their story and read about other bloggers. I would love to hear what you have to say & I hope you continue blogging!
ReplyDeleteI have a suspicious feeling that that was a pre-written message quickly copy and pasted after a google search to advertise for a site...
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