Some thoughts as I consider this milestone:
- The content has changed over the years since I started sharing in this space. I used to do a lot more paper crafts, whereas now I am more focused on yarn. This caused me some angst for a while as I felt like I was deserting something that used to be a huge part of my life, but I am settling, happy to simply enjoy my changing interests and loves.
- I love how this space chronicles what I have made...and looking back I can see that I have made a lot.
- There have been moments when I have loved this blog, and there have been moments when I thought I'd quit.
- I've stressed myself out over how often I am posting or not posting. Completely unnecessary. I think I have now reached a place where I am okay with what it is and with whatever happens, placing no unnecessary pressure on myself. I have a job and a family, and this is a hobby....no stress needed.
- I am seriously considering no longer posting photos of my girls in this space. As social media becomes a part of their lives (it's not yet, but I can foresee that it will be in a few years) I think it may be time to give them a bit more control/influence over what about them is shared with the world. Maybe it is time to make this space about my story only?
- I am cautiously considering designing some crochet patterns of my own. I do believe that I have the experience under my belt to make this happen, I just need to get started. I am excited about the challenge, though a bit nervous.....but really, what do I have to lose?
- A site redesign, or at minimum a little tweaking, may be needed.
- Should I include some of my newer interests here: simplicity, minimalism, cooking?
- I am really proud of myself; I never anticipated I'd make it this far.
- Seven hundred posts....are you serious?
Wow! 700 posts, that's a lot of posts. I'm still a newbie and I often wonder many things too. Should I change the name, should I be more committed to blog writing - I don't take anywhere near enough photos for that.
ReplyDeleteI try and write about other things, than just crochet. I choose not to photo my boys or husband for my blog or use their names. My blog is about me and some of what I get up to. I suppose that any blog that's interesting people will want to read it. In some ways a blog is like a letter to a friend, but in other ways it's cautious and reserved because you're aware lots of people are reading it too. A dilemma of social media. All the best, Cathy x
Thanks for your thoughts, Cathy. I'm not completely decided on a lot of things I mentioned here, other than to keep my blogging routine and expectations simple...the other stuff I still need to think about.
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