A post I may never post
While we speak (or while I type, okay, before and after I type this post), I am writing probably the most introspective blog post I have ever written. The only problem is, I will probably never post it. I don’t think I want to reveal THAT MUCH about me to the entire blogosphere.
I’m trying to figure out where to draw the line on what I tell and what I keep private. I love sharing the funny little things that go on in our house, like Liliana talking on the phone to Auntie Tali tonight, or Kaylie begging to help with chores, but I’m hesitant to share the things that make me tick. The behind the scenes workings of Mrs. Wilson.
When I began blogging, I made some rules for myself. No negative talk about my family or friends. No negative talk about anybody, actually. No talk of anything related to the bedroom. No swearing. No making fun of others’ lifestyle/belief/race/gender. I probably have more, but I cannot remember them. To sum it up, I’m careful. At least I try to be.
I watermark my pictures and make them no bigger than 500 px to prevent theft. I back up my Wordpress files so that I never have to go through the horror of losing all my posts. I try to answer each and every comment by email so that my readers know that I appreciate them. I visit every blog of every blogger who leaves a comment. I may not become an active reader, because if I did I may LIVE on the internet, but I’m curious, so I visit.
I try to make my blog user friendly. I have no idea if it is, but at least I try. I love working with HTML and making little changes once in a while (new header! coming soon! maybe!) and I like keeping some things the same. I love to post pictures, because I’m a visual person. I have to SEE it to be able to picture it. Sometimes I have NO imagination.
I try to post daily, but sometimes 5am catches up to me and I can’t put three words together and if I do, those words will bore the pants off you so I decide that no posting is better than posting something horridly boring. Like this post. I also don’t like to have too many picture-less posts in a row. I like posts with pictures, so I like to provide posts with pictures. Except this one.
What about you? What blogging rules do you have? Maybe I can learn from you. What is your favorite thing to post about? What do you refuse to post about?
Educate me.
Hi! I love reading/seeing anything and everything you put up! I love “watching” your kids grow up, but not in a creepy, stalker-ish way. I may or may not check your blog several times a day to see if you have posted. Oops. Sorry if that makes me creepy!!! Should I have admitted that???
I won’t post about religion. I won’t post about the bedroom. I try to keep my posts about depression more upbeat than negative if I can help it-because it’s a vicious cycle that will draw me deeper in. But since only you and about 4 other people I know in “real life” know about my blog and where it is, I don’t worry too much about stuff I write about. I mean, we all have lines that we won’t cross, for politeness, protection, comfort, what have you. But I think those are greats rules you set for yourself!
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i am careful about what i post becasue i dont know who reads it, i dont post about work (even though i really want to, and there is tons of things going on now) but i know at least one poerson from work checks it, and i dont want it to get out…
I also dont like to talk much about really personal things, only for the reason it will effect other popele, and that too is not my intention..
good post though, made me think. i like that. i had a dream abotu you last night. wierd.
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Aww, I wanna read the post you were going to post. But, I totally understand. I also don’t like to post stuff that’s too personal. It always seems to bite me in the butt somehow.
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No details of where I live or work. Nothing negative (although I do whine/vent a bit). Nothing that would embarrass my sweet man. Nothing that would jeopardize my career.
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Hi Mrs. Wilson! ;-)
I don’t really have any rules but I try to be conscious of my audience. I definitely sensor, mostly for extended family.
You’ve made me think about my pictures though. I plaster them all over and don’t think too much about it. I know in the back of my head I should be more careful. Thanks for that reminder!
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Hey Jen,
I’m a constant reader but I admit I suck so bad at commenting :P I read your blog because I miss you even though we haven’t physically talked in … years?? ;) We grew up together & I think it’s so awesome how you’re raising your family. I have a love/hate relationship with my blog for the very same reasons you say you’re careful about what you post… I have a hard time biting my tongue and end up disclosing things that probably shouldn’t be posted on the web lol Anyways, keep posting, post however you feel comfortable because either way tons of us come back & read it time & time again :)
I think you should just be true to yourself. I have only two rules: 1) no Husband bashing because he said so and 2) nothing that could get me fired. I curse and a admit I want to throttle my demonic toddler, but that’s just who I am. However, I’m the kind of person that doesn’t have secrets and does not understand privacy. I’m willing to share anything…my bulima, my grooming habits, my frustrations with being a working mom and wife, and pretty much anything that comes to mind.
It also depends on what you’re looking for in an audience. Is your blog for you? Is it for family and friends? Is it meant for a wider audience? Your content and brutal confessions will differ depending on your goal.
I for one like writing about the things that my girlfriends and I always sit around and talk about….even when it’s a bit risque.
I never post about my hubby’s work. I try to keep it as real as possible. I don’t like to air any “dirty laundry” that doesn’t involve anyone other than my hubby and I. If I post about Scott, I always tell him about what I am posting. I try not to post about anyone else’s kid. I never post about when we will be leaving town.
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We’re back home now, miss you guys tons!!! Thanks for the pics…I will be sending some mail out your way!! You really need to put in a change of address with the post office!
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