It's pretty late for me, but after a couple of rounds of street fighter and some blog skimming, I'm feeling energetic.
This blogging thing has been keeping me fairly busy and definitely holding my interest more than I thought it would. Even thought I think I started to blog to be something completely personal, I'm starting to find myself craving at least two or three followers – just people that will skim through my rambling and post a comment every once in a while. I don't want an entourage, nor do I want people to worship me. I just want the simple acknowledgment of my work and it's involvement in someone else's life.
It's a stupid feeling, really. But I'm only human. Which means I'm full of these stupid feelings. No big deal though It happens.
Just seconds ago, I just got done reading TOAR or 'Thoughts of a Randomista' And I thought it was pretty dope, but that's because I have an obvious bias for people from the same city as myself. Go figure, right? Anyway, what I noticed about her blog, as well as many others, was the personal level of involvement that is created by simply asking a question at the end of the described experience/post about whatever. And now I wonder if (given I actually obtain followers) would it be appropriate – considering what I have the blog for – for me to toss questions out at my readers? I think it might be beneficial, but I guess the thought of it conflicts with the selfish idea that this blog is all mine.
I think I might open up some topics for advice and discussion, while just posting others. I don't know. This is all so new to me and much to exciting for me to get everything right on the first try. There will be mistakes but, hopefully, there will be progress as well. I'll work on everyone some more tomorrow, since I don't have to be into work until 2pm. I'll probably be networking for a majority of that time, trying to gather page views and support and stuff like that. So far, so good though.
Yay! First comment and follower! I just wanted to say thanks for mentioning me in your post! I really appreciate it. Also, I read all 7 of your posts and I think you are a wonderful writer. I love all the adjectives you place in your writing.. I kinda understand what you are going through. I also think that just posting is ok because if your readers want to comment, they will regardless if you ask them a silly question or not. Be selfish. This is your blog, do what you want! (notice how you didn't ask for my opinion but I gave it anyway, my point exactly!) I also can't wait for you to get promoted to head chef (wink wink).. Lol talk to you soon! I have wonderful ideas for your blog and layout!
ReplyDeleteI've been blogging for YEARS now (oh okay, just since 2006) and I still constantly question the validity of my posting, try to figure out ways of getting more people to my blog, etc. But usually I end up realizing that I blog because I enjoy it (and yeah, perhaps a bit self centered) so I end up throwing out whatever idea is going through my head at any particular moment.
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