My Blog (and a book that may inspire changes)

When I walked into the library and saw the new book shelves I saw it sitting on the top in a spot of honor facing me. It called to me actually, there is no denying it. I followed the beeline to the book and last night after coffee with friends, and coffee with hubby, I laid in bed and hungrily flew through the pages.

I am not a new blogger by any means of the word. I had to look to see how long I have been at this location and was surprised to see that it was only since 12/2008. Not even a year? I honestly can’t remember when I first began to blog, because I had websites galore before that. What I was doing with personal websites I’m not 100% sure at this point, but I’m sure it has something to do with wanting to write and wanting to be heard.

As I read through Blogging for Bliss I realized that my little blog might not fit exactly into the genre she was writing to, but I feel I have a foot in there as well. I love to quilt and crochet as much as I like to write, and so I do consider myself a crafter and at the very least a creative. Tara’s book is perfect for the beginner and great for those who need a refresher course as well. Creating your space on the web takes time and to really make it yours and feel right you have to pour yourself into it a little bit.

So, my question is this:: does this blog feel real? Does it feel like me? I’m already thinking about new skins, and maybe changing the header up monthly or so, but then at the same time I have lived with this simplicity for a while and even feel myself coming back to it in my home. So, does it need to be changed? What, if anything, would you as my friend suggest I do here at this blog to make it feel more comfortable, make you want to come back, and help you enjoy the experience a little more??

Monday Monday

different tools for different functions for different jobs throughout the week

observer

They say, not sure who “they” is, but they say that writers are more the observers in life. Really? Because sometimes I only wish I could observe. Yesterday went great, but God continues to put me in situations that are not in my comfort zone. Those padded walls are being pushed through constantly it seems.

I guess that’s the way it should be, and I am fully aware that there are others working far harder and doing much more than I am. I’m just further behind them in some respects, I guess. But no, no comparisons. Lives are different, choices are made. I just don’t want to find myself burned out and so I am simply relying on God to give me the strength for that which I end up doing.

So, I get ready to start the new week tomorrow. Routines, habits, and schedules to follow. Rest, crafting, and family to rejuvenate. Truly, life is a good thing and God is great. I don’t regret anything, and am grateful for where I am right now. I guess I will just have to learn to observe while I am doing. Not that I consider myself a “writer” anyway.