So I've been a bit down about the lack of communication happening on my blog. I know blogging isn't about how many people read it or even if they make comments. It's for me. But there is a part of me that likes to know what I'm saying is interesting to people and that they are reading it. I also realized that it's an accomplishment thing for me. I have trouble feeling like I've accomplished very much in my life. I feel like I float from day to day without a ton of direction or projects. My blog is one thing I've stuck with for almost 3 years now and I love that. But thinking that no one reads it makes me feel like I've failed. I know it's silly, but that's just me.
Anyway, I have also realized that I'm a horrible blog reader. I often just skim and barely ever leave a comment. How does that make the bloggers I follow feel? Why would they comment on my posts if I don't comment on theirs? Again, that's not the focus of my blog, but just an aspect of it and part of my crazy personality :)
I've decided to challenge myself to two things. Actually read at least 2 blogs a day AND leave a comment to let them know I was there. For now this challenge is just for a week. I am going to visit my sister on the 8th so I know I won't have as much blog reading time while I'm gone. Then when I'm gone I'll pick it back up and do it for at least another 2 weeks. I'd like to make it more natural to read AND comment on blogs instead of just "lurking". And I'm letting you all know this so I have it in writing and can hold myself accountable - not to make anyone feel guilty or anything, honest! This is all really just my issue I have to get over.
Have a great week everybody!
3 comments:
Do you have a stat counter? I know that that helps me know how many people are actually reading. I rarely get comments, but usually have atleast 100 hits per post. I think people just like anonymity more than having to take time to comment. Sad, but probably true. Also, I have found that when you don't have a lot of comment moderation or the little symbol password stuff (don't know what you call that) that people are more apt to comment. Don't be down on yourself! I love your blog!
Ditto..back in the beginning my blog was a comment trap, now I rarely get anything. Which is why I rarely blog! I'd rather just write on paper if no one is going to read. :/
I've also been very bad with reading other peoples' blogs, and even worse with commenting. Maybe it's just something going around?
Well, I'm out checking in on blogs tonight, and happened upon yours. So, here I am. Leaving a comment. :) Cute layout, btw.
I feel that way too sometimes. I know my blog is for me, but sometimes you want a little some feedback from whoever is reading it! Well, mine are private, so i know who could be reading it. lol But anyway, I definitely feel ya! Sometimes I skim blogs too. I even feel uncomfortable commenting on some blogs because I may not know you very well, or they just wrote about their day and I don't know what I could say that wouldn't sound intrusive. That's something I should work on too!
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