I only had a couple of regular visitors, and rarely received more than 1 or 2 comments to any post. Usually that comment was from my sister or my sister-in-law reminding me that they thought my kid was cute.
Over time my blog has evolved. I started posting more often, and using it for more than just pictures. I started to write again. I graduated from college many moons ago, and considered myself a fairly decent writer. Since then my writing skills have gotten rusty and my vocabulary has taken a nose dive. Blogging has given me a way to start writing again, a way to keep my brain from turning to applesauce. A way to keep the dementia at bay.
Most recently, I have started writing about topics that are near and dear to my heart, specifically adoption, infertility, motherhood and religion.
My readership has increased dramatically since I started writing about these things. Who knew other people wanted to read what I had to say?! I sure didn't.
I now have between 20 and 30 people visit this blog each day. I get several comments, mostly still from family and friends. I have people visiting from all across the country.
Mesa, Arizona
Walnut Creek, California
Redmond, Utah
Chicago, Illinois
Houston, Texas
Reno, Nevada
Denver, Colorado
Pasco, Washington
Brentwood, Tennessee
Twin Falls, Idaho
Chaska, Minnesota
Newport News, Virginia
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Mankato, Minnesota
Shelley, Idaho
Evans, Georgia
Charles Town, West Virginia
And that is just this week.
I also have readers in Spain, Korea and Germany.
I honestly don't know how long I will keep blogging, or what I will blog about in the future. (Let me know if you have any requests.) It mostly just comes one day at a time.
Dan gives me grief about posting everyday. But honestly, I like the pressure to create. I like the deadline, even if it is self-imposed. Like a newspaper columnist, I like knowing someone out there is reading something I wrote.
It's very empowering.
Especially for a stereotypical, mini van driving, middle class, stay at home mom like me.
Some days I just want to make you laugh. Some days I want to make you think. Some days I just want to break the monotony that is my life. Some days I just want to feel validated by someone more than three feet tall. Whatever the reason, I enjoy blogging.
Thanks for joining me for the ride.
6 comments. . . I Love Comments!:
THANK YOU, Nicole, no matter what your reasons are. I always enjoy reading your posts and look forward to seeing them (almost) every day.
You ARE a good writer, and continuing to do it only makes you better. Keep up the good work, I'm glad you enjoy it so much.
OH, and before I forget, I think your kids are pretty cute, too.
I am one of those readers that LOVE checking your blog. I love your insights and fun personality! Definitely keep blogging!
I think it's crazy how much blogging has changed, too. When I started I only posted big events like a trip or something and I had very few readers (it took a while to convince even my family to blog). Not that I write every day now but it is fun to think of new things to write about and to get feedback on.
You know I always love reading your blog. Even if the only thing I tell you is that your kids are really cute. That the most important, Right?
I really wish I had some ideas of what you should write about, but we all know that you are the creative one.
Just out of curiosity, who is reading from Charlestown West Virginia? That town is a VERY small town (also one that I grew up in!) Pretty random!
Em, like many people from that list, the person from West Virginia clicked over from your blog. I get a LOT of people who read me because they read YOU first. :)
Amen and amen. I'm trying to get back on my blogging feet. Life has taken it's toll on blogging and, frankly, I miss the blogging.
It's my goal to spend just 15 min on Blogger everyday. Sometimes I send it just reading. But I'm trying to make a come-back.
Thanks for keeping an eye on my blog even when I wasn't.
PS I think you have cute, brilliant children.
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