This will be one of those chitty-chatty posts, possibly a bit dry (a.k.a. boring). Oh well, bear with me. I definitely feel the need to sometimes depart from all things deep and serious.
So, hello.
I'm lying on the couch like a limp carcass flopped on the beach. I got less than four hours of sleep last night and I can not believe I made it through the day sans caffeine and without a nap. I must say I'm pretty proud of myself. This is a large accomplishment for me! Still, those measly hours are catching up to me, and I have a persistent little headache nagging me to go to sleep.
I was just reflecting upon the fact that my blog is all about me. Some blogs are much more like a community than a personal diary. The author leaves questions to be responded to by the readers. There is open dialogue, a flowing discussion. It's more crowd participatory. I find mine is much closer to my personal thoughts noted down. I might blame that tendency of mine upon my assumption that no one would respond if I asked questions (considering I have a small readership). But I'm wondering: is that worse than the other, more communal blog? Is there a difference in value between the two kinds? Is the one leaning towards a journal format more selfish? Does it have less effect? Obviously the community type involves more people and might draw the readers in more. Instead of a singular focus upon one person and their opinions, there is a call and response. But what if a reader prefers to stay invisible (which I know I do- I rarely comment but nonetheless read faithfully)? They can remain unheard by choice with either type of blog, but it might be possible that there is nothing worse about the journal format. Do you believe one is better? Clearly, these are no clean cut "types" of blogs, but I find there is an aspect to a blog that make it more defined as a community compared to another. What do you think? (See? See how I did that? I asked for your thoughts and responses, just like a community type blog!) Anyways, I've found that I have a tendency to just write as I write and hope for comments. (Which, I must say, is me being far too focused upon popularity.) There is a nagging thought within me that this isn't the best way. It might not be.
If you noticed, I fiddled around with the look of my blog a little bit and I am surprisingly pleased with it. Usually when I change it, I find some regret I have over it; something else looked better about the old one. This time, I have no regrets! This is a rare feeling for me. I cling to familiarity and shrink back when confronted with change. This feels good.
It looks like supper is ready and my stomach is eager to eat. I will see you all later. Much love to you!
4 comments:
I like the new format. I was gonna comment on it before, but I didn't feel like randomly commenting on an unrelated post. And as to your question, I kinda like the journal kind more. They tend to be more personal and welcome you into that person's world. And while it is interesting to read other people's comments on people's blogs, it is not very interesting to me when I don't know the people who are commenting - I would rather just read the blog post. So, that's what I think :)
I like reading blogs that are about the author, because honestly if you want to just write about "topics" it's hard to write about a topic in a way that people will want to respond and discuss. Because chances are that the topic you talk about will already be discussed somewhere else. There aren't any other Anna Carlsons in the world, and that's why I read your blog- to see what's on YOUR mind/heart/soul. :)So be as personal as you want- it's not selfish.
and I think community blogs are typically more dull, because when it's just one person talking about whatever they want it gets interesting and creative.
Thanks y'all! Yeah, about the dull thing - I know what you mean.
And thanks you two for commenting so much and encouraging me! You're so faithful in reading and responding. It's really sweet.
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