- Blog as diary: A place to document all the events and emotions surrounding my first years of motherhood.
- Blog as Christmas newsletter: A single source to keep family and friends up to date, without the postage!
- Blog as Catalyst: In thinking about what to post all the time, I'm taking action on some of the things I've contemplated.
- Blog as Late-Night Companion: Something interesting to complete during my bouts with insomnia.
- Blog as Artistic Outlet: I've ceased participating in music ensembles since my son's birth. The design elements of blogs and webpages fascinate me.
- Blog as Therapist: The opportunity to work through my thoughts and receive constructive feedback and support, without the insurance forms.
For example, I have a hard time admitting to family, friends, and co-workers just how challenged I am in trying to find a satisfactory work/life balance. I've always been so organized, and frankly, known for my multi-tasking skills. But now I feel like I'm flailing. When I'm at work, I'm thinking about home - and at home, I'm worried about work. I can't stay focused on any one task at hand. I want to savor every moment of my son's growth - yet I'm haunted by mounting laundry, dishes, contracts at work, and the plants I bought weeks ago but haven't put in the garden yet!
It seems so easy to type these thoughts here. I guess my new mantra shall be "Better Living Thru Blogging."
2 comments:
very thought provoking! I see myself in many of those guises, for both podcasting and blogging.
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Of course, I agree with Paul. For me, it's been great therapy during my job search, but now that the search is over, it turns out I have a new passion. (I'm just like a 12 year old- I do everything with reckless disregard until the next big thing comes along..)
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