I watched Julie and Julia last night (or whichever order the title is in)...and I need something to do. I know that some people blog or Tweet in a desire to become famous, and I don't exactly want that. I would like to have my blogs read by people, preferably friends, but I know that I don't want to become famous. However, while in the shower yesterday (where my best musing is done) I decided that I would like to differentiate myself from the large number of people out there in the world. But the question is how to do that? There are billions of people in this world, many of which are more talented, or more intelligent than I am, so what should I do?
I am currently reading a blog about a girl who makes something new out of something old everyday! The theme is $365, 365 days, and she makes something new EVERYDAY!
I also read a blog that is written by a SC woman with tips about home ec problems and solutions (including recipes). Very informative, and I realized I definitely need to start planning out meals on a weekly basis...
One of my friends writes a blog about her and her husband and what is going on with their lives, because he is stationed in Germany. So it makes sense to write about her life, because it is not like we can just pick up the phone to talk to her.
Another friend from highschool is doing a semester at sea, and that is what her blog is about (kinda jealous of traveling the world, and the courage it took to try something so bold and so new!)
However, I don't think that I am talented enough to do either of those things, or that my life is all that interesting...granted I like to cook (but I'm only now learning how to be inventive), I know how to sew (and I would love to get a new sewing machine)...but I'm wondering if I should come up with some deadline and some theme for my blog. Would that help me feel more fulfilled in my day-to day activities? Because honestly, sometimes I just don't have some desire to get out of bed. Hence the need for a hobby (that does not include reading ~see previous blog~ or housework...which bores me to TEARS!~literally...)...so what hobby?
I was thinking about trying something new. And that be my 'thing'. Like try a new book, activity, exercise, etc...everyweek...but I don't know if I have the funds for that...
What activity could I try that would help lift my spirits, and help me to feel more at home in this new city and new state?
First of all...it saddens me that I am the only one who comments on your wonderful blogs and I am not really scientific at all!
ReplyDeleteSecond, I have been wondering the same thing about what I want my blog to mean..Do people actually give a care about what I have to say about our lives ? I am not doing it to brag or anything like that at all! Germany has its downfalls just like any other place. lol. ( I'm that girl - the one she talked about who now lives in Germany). So, I wonder why I write sometimes too.
Thirdly, Wow! That person who makes new things out of old things everyday is talented! Yeah, I don't have the resources or money to do that either. And I don't think my husband would like me to do the Julia/ Julie thing. We don't have time to go the store that often! ha ha!
I do think its awesome that you like to cook and i'm sure George loves you for it.
Fourth - It doesn't matter what you write about really..when you put yourself into your blog and your writing, you are engaging the reader. I get excited when I see you are writing new things!
Fifth- I am off topic. I am supposed to give you ideas for a new hobby. ha ha, Yes, cleaning just sucks and makes you want to cry sometimes. Been there. Done that.
IDEA : Maybe you could explore the recreational side of Alabama and its history. Maybe hit up the park with the dogs and have a picnic, or go to all the fun museums ( sometimes they are free), Go to the bookstore and just browse through books on Alabama and see what you can come up with. Ooo, what about going to a baseball game? That might be fun! As far as an everyday thing...Have you ever tried making jewelry ?? I thought about it. But, I don't have the resources for that either. ha ha! I HEART you Ali and miss you oh so much!!!
Ooo New Idea!! Maybe you could post a poll on your blog and ask people what they would want to read about...I think about doing that next.
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