Ree, aka The Pioneer Woman, was in Cincinnati promoting her new book and as part of the book signing event, she answered a few questions from the 400-plus women (a few men and babies too) gathered to meet her.
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This struck a chord with me.
You see, I've been struggling of late on how I fit into this vast space I often refer to (as do many others) as the Blogosphere.
I haven't been able to define what type of blogger I am.
I have had better luck defining what type of blogger I am NOT...
I am NOT a Mommy Blogger...I don't have children so I can't talk about the joys and struggles of raising children. I think it would be frowned upon if I went out and got me a baby just so I could bond with the vast numbers of Mommy Bloggers out there. Though I've talked for years that I would be interested in a time-share child. Anyone interested?
All joking aside, I do have 4 kooky nephews and 2 adorable baby nieces so I do have my share of cute kids on my blog.
I am NOT a Crafty Blogger...I've tried. I've really, really tried to be crafty. I started to learn to knit but messed up on my first scarf and never went back to it. I scrapbook but am about 2 years behind.
I even tried
Need more evidence? Check out the shirts that Liz over at Two Maids a Milking and I made for our PW adventure...
I am NOT a Foodie Blogger...I do love to bake and don't mind cooking but when your signature muffin looks 10 times better on someone else's blog...you are NOT a Foodie Blogger.
Cris, I'm not bitter that you are a better baker...really I'm not!
I am NOT a Deal-Seeking Blogger...I love a good bargain. (My mantra: Free or Better than Free.) However, I have no idea how some of my favorite bloggers/Facebook pages/Twitter pages find all of the great deals/coupons/codes they post. I just don't have the time or the discipline. This leads me to...
I am NOT an Organizational Blogger...hence being stuck on Day 2 of the 21 Days of Organizing Challenge that I started weeks ago.
And finally I am NOT an Advocacy Blogger...while I'm passionate about some issues, I just don't feel I have the expertise/knowledge (or probably more realistically the personality) to try and be an outspoken advocate for anything. That being said, I do realize that since I consider myself a farm girl and I associate with many farmwives (who are NOT advocacy bloggers either), I do have a responsibility to answer questions regarding how we raise food to the best of my knowledge when I'm asked (and I have been)...more on this in a future blog post as well.
So, now that I've determined what kind of blogger I am NOT, what's next?
Who am I?
Hello, anyone still there?
Sorry, feeling a bit sorry for myself for a minute.
I think I'll stick with what I've been doing for almost a year...writing about what I enjoy...what I know...writing about my life.
Because, honestly, some of my favorite blogs don't fall into any of the categories above (and some are a mix of all of the above). They are about LIFE and the randomness that makes life funny, sad, frustrating and worth living!
I can only hope that something in my rambling connects with someone else out there. And if it doesn't...oh well, as long as I enjoy writing on here, then it'll be worth it.
Haha, i think we should start or form a group!
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Loved your post!
Leontien
I go back and forth on this, too...wondering if I should pick just one topic and stick with it. But I obviously haven't, either!
ReplyDelete1. I AM TOTALLY INTERESTED IN TIME SHARING MY CHILDREN WITH YOU - I CAN DROP THEM OFF ASAP!
ReplyDelete2. Leontien I want to join The NOTT Bloggers!
3. I personally don't think you or anyone needs to be only one type of blogger - personally my favorite blogs are the truly random ones - I don't want to read the about the same thing everytime I go to a blog!
4. I am a stalker also - officially one of our favorite family past times!
To quote @unmarketing : "If you are your authentic self, you have no competition."
ReplyDeleteWhile we are all looking for our "tribes" out there, I don't think you have to define yourself. I totally heart your blog (and your pumpkin muffins)so please don't go boxin' yourself in lady ;)
I think even those of us who have started to carve out a niche don't like to be boxed in and there are times where you just have to do what fits you.
Your blog- your home -your rules.
You bring the awesome and the audience will come... And here we are ;)
Oh and BTW-- you took some killer photos from our trip my dear... you should totally show more of your photography.
I <3 your blog as is ALMOST as much as I <3 you. :)
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear, are an eclectic blogger, and I love reading whatever you choose to write about. I lived your life for 39 years, so I know exactly what you about not finding one specific area to call your own. Own it all in little pieces and Blog on!
ReplyDeleteCrap!@ You would think I could write a coherent sentence "what you mean about..." Still a little giddy from the big PU win over OSU. Sorry Miss Jane! (NOT!) ;-)
ReplyDeleteMegan I enjoy your blog of your sisters and families Mom and Dad I am older and not sure what I can blog about. I think your blog says what you are a family member in good standing, That say a lot. Share your travels and job they are all interesting. I am getting windy keep on Blogging
ReplyDeleteRandom musings are great things to blog about! By the way, I started a knitting group at my church, Chicks with Sticks - I can help you finish that knitted scarf! :)
ReplyDeleteBut we love the blog just the way it is. Don't try to put yourself in a box, we wouldn't find it as random then!
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you sister!! You should see the craft project I tried to do with the girls this weekend... They kept telling me it didn't work... lol!
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time someone said I was a foodie blogger. I was like.... what? But now I've kind of embraced it but at the same time want to keep it random sometimes. I like your blog just the way it is.
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