Wednesday, November 10, 2010

You must give...

In order to receive. You would think that since I have heard that most of my life, I would already have learned it by now. In fact, I used to know it so well that all I ever did was give...which actually turned against me, but that's a whole other story!

Being a SAHM I don't get out much. When I worked I worked with friends. Up until last quarter I had classes that I went to, which kept me in touch with people. Now I have nothing. My close friends are gone because, well we just drifted apart. Our lives are so different. I have 3 kids now, and most of my "friends" have none. I don't have anyone to talk to. I started going to MOPS, but that is only twice a month, and it's just hard for me to feel like I am connecting with anyone. It's a blast while I am there, but in the meantime I sit alone.

Even in the blogging world, I feel a little alone. I love reading other people's blogs. I love reading about the successes, failures, motivations, and lack thereof. However, I hardly ever comment. I am always afraid I will say something wrong, come off as "stalkerish" or something weird like that. I will start to comment, but then decided what I have to say just isn't worth saying. Hmmm. And then I wonder why no one comments on mine...Maybe others have the same issue, maybe I am just not writing anything interesting, maybe I just shouldn't worry about it! I am writing this for me, so I can keep track and stay motivated. I want to be able to motivate others, but that takes an extra step, right? You have to give before you can receive. So here's my little bit of giving. I want to share a handful of my go-to blogs, the one's that really inspire me to keep going.

Skinnyemmie - this particular blog post is the reason why I am not wallowing in self pity today!

80 Sticks of Butter - she always motivates me to work a little harder, and she usually can make me laugh!

Green Lite Bites - my first go-to for new recipes to try. I have loved almost everything I have ever tried from here...and so have my family!

Stephanie - she has totally inspired me to continue going even with such a small child at home

Emily - her site will be moving soon, and I will continue to follow...her posts are so inspiring!

Kendra - oh my gosh this girl cracks me up! I look forward to her posts because they are definitely never dull!

That is just a few to get me started. I am going to try and link at least one other person to my blog and explain just how they inspired me that day. Since I do read blogs daily, it will be my way of paying it forward so others can be motivated as well! Thank you to all who continue to inspire me on my journey, even if I haven't told you yet! I will make it a point to comment on those blogs that keep me going so you know how much you are helping me and my journey.

4 comments:

  1. I feel the same way about my blog... I work so hard on it and wonder why no one ever comments? But then I have to remember why I'm writing... it's not for others, it's for me! (Mostly--also to meet new people.) I think your blog is great, and I love reading it!

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  2. Thank you! I really appreciate that! Just so you know, I am moving my blog...check me out over at http://www.runningknitwitmom.com/

    I will need to check out your blog as well!

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  3. Just wanted you to know that I read your blog and even have it in my google reader :) I can relate since I am a SAHM, but my kids are now 6 & 9. But I remember very well what you are going through. Your baby is still so little...it will get better, I promise! Oh, and I feel the same way about my blog. I get a few comments, but not many. And I agree with the commenter above, I really just do it for me (and the grandparents), and truly my blog is about nothing so I shouldn't be surprised that not too many people are interested :)

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  4. When you blog, you invite people to read and comment. If you feel moved to comment, but can't decide, you could always post something small, just to show your appreciation. I'm sure plenty of people read, and can relate to your blog, and *hopefully* none of them will come off as stalkerish.

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