Wednesday thoughts: Questions I am asking myself lately.

I am wondering about my future of blogging. 

Should blogging be one of my top priorities when I have other things that are more important to focus on?

Should I be divulging so much of my personal life for the whole world to see?

Am I violating the privacy of my family and friends when I post pictures  and news about them?  Should I seek permission every single time?

Why is it so important for me to feel connected to other people I have never actually met IRL?

Do I need to blog to make my life feel complete?

Do those of you who read this truly care about me or what I write about? Or do you just read out of boredom?

Does anyone else struggle with this?

Comments

[Adrienne]

First, I will say that I feel like I "know" you. You feel like a part of my family. I've been reading your blog for a VERY LONG TIME! LOL Next......I think you should do what you feel is best. I hope you find the answers that you are lookging for.

[Jessica]

I feel like I know you as well, and I love reading your thoughts, your day-to-day things, etc. I don't know...I just like feeling connected to other people.

You have to do what's best for you, though!

[simone]

I think I know you too! And like to assume that if there was not all this mileage between us we would be "real" friends, right?
I never struggle with this because I assume...you let me take your picture, it's mine now. Talking about you in the context of the story of my life, totally mine. And if it ever took too much time or interferred with my happiness, I would instantly stop and not even think twice.
But that's just me.
Plus, I work all alone, all day, every day...I need somebody online so I have somebody to talk too or I may lose my mind! LOL

[sarah]

ugh. I struggle with this too.
but first. Yes, I read your blog because like Simone, I really think we would be friends IRL if we lived nearby. I truly enjoy reading about the happenings of your life! :)

To my knowledge my family doesn't know I have a blog, so I vary rarely post a picture with them in it. My friends know that if I take their picture it could end up on the blog. I don't ask permission every time.

Good luck sweetie...you gotta do what's right for you!

[nicole]

AI yai yai! I guess I've never pondered too much into those thoughts. I go in shifts with blogging... totally into it and (like right now) kind of in a rut. I do think a lot of times that its "weird" to share so much personal information online as anyone can read it. But its just gotten to be habit, a part of my life... something I just do. I dunno. Interesting thoughts!

[zoe]

i personally don't post pics of my friends or etended family. if i had a pic i wanted to post i would get their permission. believe it or not i actually censor myself quiet a bit. sometimes i do worry about the amount of time i spend blogging or reading...knowing i have tons of other stuff to do.

[michelle]

Well, I do know you, so you aren't a stranger to me and I read because I'm interested. I do know that Brian is pretty strict about what he wants posted, or what pics are posted. I'm less worried, but I do take precautions about my location, last name, etc. There are creepos out there and I'm very aware of that. If my girls were ever in danger because of my blog, I'd stop it in a heartbeat. But, you need to do what's right for you. Obviously if I'm feeling pulled in a million directions, my blog comes last. I don't think people expect you to be superhuman. Yes, they love to read and are dissappointed when they don't get updates, but they can deal. Right? The thing about you Kristi, is I know you love your technology, especially your blog. Maybe you just need a little break. Good luck!

[Leslie]

I read because I am interested and I feel like I do know you to some extent now. Sometimes I think it's crazy that I post about my life, but I have so many out of town friends and family who love it so they can keep up on things. I have made some pretty good friends from blogging.

[Rolana]

Yes, I totally struggle with these questions. I tell you when I go back to school, I definitely will not have time for blogging. Right now, I really think I'm boring as heck and I wonder why anyone would read my blog. But I must say, I would totally miss your blog, it has gotten me through many hard days.

[Trina]

Hey Kristi, I understand what you're feeling. I've never really given it too much thought. I blog for me and me only(maybe that's why I'm so sometimey with it lol), it's the only way I can get out thoughts and feelings because I can't do paper journals.
I control what I want people to know or see if and when they come to my blog. whether they like it or not, hate it or love it, makes me no difference. I don't feel it's violating my families privacy because again I pick and choose what photos to post or what to say about them. And the one thing that keeps me at typepad is the ability to make my blog private if I need to.

Do what you feel is best. I enjoy reading your blog and learning about you and I can say what other's have said..if we didn't live so far we'd be good friends as well. :)

[Maria]

I'm totally with Adrienne and several of your commentors. I feel like I know you and it's always nice to come over and catch up with you as often as time permits. I do, often times, struggle with those SAME questions! I think you should do what's best for you!

[Jeff]

Hey Kristi - I think it's great that you blog, and I read it every time you post. I can understand your concerns, but I don't really think you give away any of information that could be taken in a negative light. I often struggle with finding time to blog and I often question how much of a priority I should make my blog when I have so many other things going on. With that said, every time I go a month or two without posting, I get crap about it from people in all directions. It's nice that I get to know what's going on in your life, and the only negative thing is that sometimes I know your stories before you tell them to me :). I love you, and I love your blog big sis. I may have been the first blogger in the family, but you've got the biggest following and you are the most persistent!

[Beth]

I dont always comment, but I do read!

[amy]

i go in spurts with blogging too and yes most times there are other things i should be doing. i enjoy it so as long as i strike a balance, i think it's okay,

as for family and friends, other than myself, my husband and my kids, i wouldn't post pictures or give their information. oh i do post pics of my niece and nephews but i have my sisters' permission to do so.