Do you ever feel like the whole universe has the same idea at the same time? I’ve been feeling that way lately. Like, the name of my blog. I came up with the name of it thinking that I was going to be the first blogger ever to really be REAL. I’m hooked on the idea of faking picture perfect (as in I fake it way too much) and my blog was going to be my way of overcoming that. Well, it seems like the entire universe has had the same idea at the same time and I’ve been feeling a little un-original.
You know in the movie Garden State when Natalie Portman’s character tries to get Andrew to do something original that no one else in the world has ever done before? I love that scene. Of course I didn’t think my idea was that original. But, I feel like I keep coming across that idea over and over.
And, the past couple of days I’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed with the blogging world. You see, I’ve been blogging for 5 years now, and I love it. But, I’m ready for more. That is why I switched my blog to this name in the hopes to grow it, get more followers (I think I had about 10 before) and really have my blog take off and make millions. OK, that last one was a joke.
But, lately, I’ve been doing the comparison game. Looking at other blogs with jealousy. Wanting a better blog design, wishing I knew how to do my own customizations, and feeling frustrated by the fact that I do not have the time to spend hours right now learning this stuff. I just don’t. I have 3 kids. Remember? And, twitter? I just. don’t. get. it. I’m trying. But, bleh.
So, I’ve been feeling down and bummed out. Today, I am trying to tell myself to stop it!
I had to think about the fact that I have 65 amazing followers in just a month! That’s HUGE. Thank you amazing people. And, I have to remember that I have to take baby steps. So, I’m taking them. Little tiny ones.
So, now that I’ve gotten that off of my chest.
Here are some cute pictures from yesterday. I’m so tired of the snow.
But, I’m not tired of my cutie pie Chandler. The cat? I could do without her. But, I love these pics. They are reminiscent of the ones I took of Avery about the same age.
May 2008
May 2008
Are you dying from cuteness overload? Cause, I could put more on here. I have a lot. They were just too cute together. If nothing else, cats are good for cute photo opps. Did you ever read about the time I almost killed my cat? You should. It’s a fun read. We have an interesting relationship.
I would love more followers…so if you love my blog. Feel free to share it. 🙂 Off to shovel my driveway. Who am I kidding? Off to tell my husband to shovel the driveway.
Wow! You have been blogging a LONG time! That’s really great! Blogging is really hard with 3 kids! I wish I had more time to figure everything out! Without the kids though…I wouldn’t have anything to write about!!
Very true!!!
I love your honesty and that everything isn’t perfect and happy and wonderful all the time. You have really encouraged me and I have only read a few of your posts.
Good luck with your blog!
Thank you!! That’s the best compliment I could get!
I love your blog and nominated you for an award!
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Don’t feel bad. I’ve obtained the same amount of followers in 3 months’ time.
And don’t feel bad about the look of your blog! It looks great. I’m still fiddling with mine.
Yup, I’ve got the toddler running around, too. A very rambunctious, inquisitive toddler. I get to sit at the computer in 3 minute intervals if I’m lucky. Right now she just dumped her plate of apples on the floor and is calling the dog to come eat them. 🙂
I’m right there with you! Love your blog.
Hmmm, write because you love to write and you enjoy the creative process and the rest of that stuff will follow. I think that’s how it works, anyway! 🙂
Totally agree!! But Sometimes it still gets me down. But you are so right!
Meredith! So funny. We just launched a blog in February and it’s all about being real. I thought I was original too, and then I read this post! But, have no fear, I think that the ratio of real blogs to other blogs is very small. I think people are hungry for real content because we have been consuming picture perfect for so long! I get WAY overwhelmed too when I look at other people’s blogs and ALL OF THE MANY THINGS you can do to become a successful blogger, but I just keep reminding myself to stay real, do the things that I enjoy and post good content. The rest should follow. Good luck, and I am totally going to become a follower.
Thx!!! Loving your website too. 🙂
I thought the exact same thing lol… Yet I find it kind of like confirmation when someone else writes about the same topics as me. And I find comfort in knowing others are going through the same issues as me. I see this all as God moving in waves, bringing similar messages to the hearts of people to flood the world with each new message. I also think He is showing us we are not alone no matter how much we may feel like the one horse in a room full of unicorns or vice versa. 😉 Keep up the great work!
Good point!!