Friday, May 09, 2008
Blog??
What was your original intent in starting to blog and has that changed?
And for those who don't blog - why not?
In lurking on blogs what is it that you like about reading blogs?
I am sure you have answered this for others many times before
But really....I want to know!
Please be sure to leave your thoughts/responses! Thx! :o)
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I have no clue why I started blogging, way back when lol, but now it's a great way to keep track of what I'm doing, meeting new and like minded (most of the time) individuals. It's also a great way to share and it's cheaper than therapy! LOL
Since then I have learned to needle knit and my blog has morphed into a blog not only about knitting with needles and or looms, but crochet as well.
Since Ravelry I have neglected my blog and keep up more with my projects via Ravelry. I have to get better about that. I don't see me ever giving up my blog though as I foresee me always loving fiber related crafts!
My main reason for starting was the hope that I would make crafty friends. No one I know personally (aside from my grandma) did crafts. While I haven't found a local friend I have made online friends.
I continue to do so for that reason plus, like Pajnstl, the people I've met along the way makes it so worth it. :) (*waves @ Stacey & Paj*)
I also wanted a place to vent, a place to teach, and a place to share what I was learning. I wanted a place to talk about natural hair without dogma. I wanted a sense of community that I was lacking.
I don't blog because, well I think I'd start out with good intentions, blogging often. But I'm not sure I'd be able to sustain the enthusiasm for it. I never could keep a diary for long!
I read blogs (far far too many of them probably) because blogs and ravelry provide more inspiration for me than books and magazines ever could. And altho I really just lurk, I do enjoy the community feeling of all this shared information.
I like blogging because my family would probably get sick of the yarn talk if all of it were directed at them, exclusively. I pick up knitters everywhere I go -- church, school, work... it spreads. I love knitters. There are the occasional unpleasant people there as well, but for the most part, they've been a lovely bunch. Blogging is one way to share what I'm doing with people who have been kind enough to share what they're doing... and meet some new knitters along the way.
Or librarians. Or other gothic types who actually go to church on a regular basis. Or other feminists. The list goes on and on.
I originally started a blog, because my sister said we needed it to sign up for Ravelry. I read blogs to see what projects others are working on and to feel the connection of the knitting community. I am so happy that I did it, although sometimes it cuts into my knitting time.:D
Blogging chronicles my hobbies and interests. I also become a part of a vibrant community that I enjoy!
A little over a year later, I don't post too too regularly, but I really do love it.
I really love reading your blogs because I learn so much from them and it gives me a lot of inspiration. For instance: I had never knitted a shawl in my whole life and now I have knitted several, all from American patterns. I also find it quite interesting to read about the way you live.
I have often thought about starting a blog myself, but I would have to take up photography to make it interesting enough. Who knows, maybe one day I will!
RE: your blog entry today Sunday,
I know that your mother would be so proud to know what a wonderful, gracious and kind woman you have become. I know she must have been a very special woman!
Take care,
Debra
Then I got addicted and started RBW as a public diary
and I love sports so I used that as a platform to talk about that.
Ultimately its a way for me to get things off my chest when no one in the real world will listen
Now I read tons of blogs on all kinds of subjects and I love it. I totally agree with Adrienne, it's much cheaper than therapy!! LOL
Then you sent out the email about the EE meet up with a link to your blog. So...it's your fault. I know I don't write well (yet), but you (and all the other blogs I respond to, lurk on) have inspired me to document my love of my craft.