What the heck am I doing?

By Michelle

I haven’t written in this blog since October – geesh. To say that I am busy is a good excuse, but I really struggle with this constant fear of “who gives a crap what I write about?” In my head, I write posts all the time. Some are witty and funny (to me anyway). And most have nothing to do with the outdoors or the outdoor industry. They are just observations I make.

But I think a lot of people write posts about observations. How many blogs do you know have the word “musings” in their title or subtitle? Like, “This Blog is John’s Musings.” And its all about John’s observations into his life. I guess that’s truly what an online weblog, or blog, is really about.

Don’t we want more than that? Don’t we want real substance? We have too many emails flooding our inbox as it is and don’t we want the ones in there to be something that will enlighten us, teach us, make us laugh?

Maybe I’m putting too much pressure on myself. This is, afterall, just a blog.

Lately, I’ve come to write odd, little posts on my local Patch.com website. There, no one knows me and feel freer. This blog is attached to my company (though not endorsed by my employer, anything I say in here can be used against me – so that’s always good to have over your head).

So should I keep this up? And how do I find focus for this blog? Or should I just write about whatever the heck I want?

 

 

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6 Comments

  1. Tammy on December 10, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Michelle, I always enjoy hearing what you have to say. You’re an interesting person!



  2. Michelle on December 12, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Thanks Tammy for the encouragement!



  3. Phillip on December 14, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Substance is good, when you can, but there is value in simply communicating. Sometimes, it’s all about making a noise in a quiet place.



  4. Jim Braaten on December 15, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Michelle, you’re my blogging hero…you can’t give it up. Seriously, you’ve had a lot going on in your personal life over the past several months and most of us understand that. It’s tough to blog when life is pulling you in so many different directions. When things slow down for you I’m sure your wonderful words of wisdom will begin to flow once again…and I expect to be reading them HERE!! 😉



  5. Michelle on December 15, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Thanks Jim! I appreciate the encouragement.



  6. Jody on December 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Continue on with your enlightening blog! This is a place for you to express your thoughts and valuable information, whenever you wish.