It’s been two years kids, and I’ve yet to abandon my post …er, posts. I’ve thought about it of course, but calmer heads prevailed and I just kept plugging along. “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”
It’s true though - and swimming doesn’t necessarily have to be a graceful act. There have been many horrible posts that were done for the sake of ‘a post’, or for vanity - or even for a chuckle on my behalf, but that’s the nice thing about having a blog titled ‘Stuff and Things’ …it’s pretty non-descript, and I can add whatever I like - serious or not. It’s kinda freeing in a way …being able to work on a post towards the goal of saying something important, and then the next time around tossing up the first thing that comes across the brain - or lack thereof at times. Mixing things up sort of alleviates the pressure of having to come up with ‘quality’ posts - lol. Errr …some of the time. Once in a while?
There’s been a whack of posts that I’ve either abandoned or ’shelved’ as well. Essays on subjectivity, maths, religion, traffic, democracy, morality, compromises, abortion, absolutes, environmental issues, obesity, race …just to name a few. What happens is I get all gung-ho on something, but then start to question my stance or reform my opinion on the topic. These aren’t bad things to have happen, it’s just that I put it away for a while - let it brew for a bit …but then eventually forget about it. When the mood strikes again though, I’ll consider getting a bunch of these finished.
That’s another important aspect of blogging I find …being in the right mood. You sound more convincing when you’re completely into what you’re writing about - as opposed to the type of posts I might make in advance …when I’ve finished something and feel strongly about it, but simply put it off until the right ‘mix’ of posts present themselves - then the idea is sightly deflated. Too much of one thing gets boring as well: heavy stuff …ditto for too much fluff, too much art, too much opinion. I try to pace my topics. I think that works alright …at least it keeps me motivated in different directions.
I read blogs as well. I don’t regularly visit too many, but I’ll give any blog a brief opportunity to pull me in …if they fail, then I’m gone. I blame it on my ‘internet attention span’. The ones I read though, I enjoy - and you know who you are! They’re either honest, well thought out, inspiring or simply interesting. I like blogs that offer different subject matter too - and I tire easily when I hear about the same thing from the same person. That’s one of the pitfalls of having a blog that is too specific - unless you’re completely into that topic, you’re going to get bored rather quickly. And diverse blogs also give you an opportunity to learn more about the writer …which is a good thing on the internet where anonymity flourishes.
Future plans? Well, I think I’m going to start posting more ‘unfinished’ musical crap. I have a tendency to start all sorts of songs, but then get diverted or lose my interest - much like many posts. Then it sits there in the ‘to do’ pile and never really leaves. By posting them, perhaps I can generate other types of motivation …maybe even from you!? Hard to say …but something has to change because I seem to be falling into musical ruts - not because I’m not doing anything …but because I’m not caring enough to finish. There’s a few other things I’m wanting to do/try as well - and you’ll be the first to know as those come along.
I suppose that’s it I guess. So let me just say thanks for reading everyone! Really!! I’m not a ’stat’ watcher …most of the time that is, but I do know you’re visiting - and I hope you find something of interest when you stop by - even if you were only looking for information on Britany Spears (lol, that post continues to haunt me). And finally, what would I grade myself on my last two years of wordpress blogging? I think I’ll give myself a ‘B’ …for Blog. And in celebration of this momentous accomplishment, allow me to repost my first ever post. Ohhhh, you guys are soooooo lucky!
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