Have you ever been to a mall that was past its prime? Trolley Square...the outlets in Barstow...and now the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake. Piped-in music, employees from various stores scurrying about, and...emptiness. It's depressing! I noticed it last week when I took the littles to the Discovery Museum. Ptolemy wanted to go into the Build-a-Bear Workshop, which was completely empty, save for the dozens of forlorn, unstuffed bears and a single, desperate employee. A far cry from the throngs we encountered back in the day, when we celebrated birthdays and special events with a new bear friend.
That empty feeling is how I'm starting to feel about this blog. There is never anyone here. I mean, I can see that you're still here, but you're so quiet! I'm thinking blogging just isn't "where it's at" anymore. I still love to write every day, and I love how it builds a family history and fleshes out, over time, a personality for each of my children and Scott. Mostly I love the writing. But I'm lonely! I suppose I love the interaction, too, that happens when someone can relate to something I've posted, or when it turns out to be funny or poignant. Without that community, I lose the desire that compels me to sit down and write something, and then the blog gets boring and then everyone leaves and goes to City Creek or wherever the new action is.
In short, I've lost my energy here. I hope I can keep documenting our family's life here, but if I stop, if I abandon the Build-a-Bear like everyone else, you can find me on Instagram.
That empty feeling is how I'm starting to feel about this blog. There is never anyone here. I mean, I can see that you're still here, but you're so quiet! I'm thinking blogging just isn't "where it's at" anymore. I still love to write every day, and I love how it builds a family history and fleshes out, over time, a personality for each of my children and Scott. Mostly I love the writing. But I'm lonely! I suppose I love the interaction, too, that happens when someone can relate to something I've posted, or when it turns out to be funny or poignant. Without that community, I lose the desire that compels me to sit down and write something, and then the blog gets boring and then everyone leaves and goes to City Creek or wherever the new action is.
In short, I've lost my energy here. I hope I can keep documenting our family's life here, but if I stop, if I abandon the Build-a-Bear like everyone else, you can find me on Instagram.
21 comments:
Maybe your equilibrium is still just a little off...or maybe the end of the school year has left you feeling a bit depleted, but I get it. Move on if you must but know how much I have loved your blog and how I would miss it! Your clarity, humor, superb writing and admirable education all come together to capture life at its cozy high points as well as illustrate how you cope with a few splatters.
Instagram? You mean I would actually have have to climb uphill and out of the past to keep up with all of your fabulous activities?
Say it ain't so! You can't join the ranks of the dead bloggers! You have so much to share and great insight. I love that sometimes you say what we're all thinking. Plus, you're a great writer. A lot of people still read, they are just lazy like me and don't always comment. I wish blogga had a "like" button as well as the comments. Then you would get more of the reaction factor. I think that is one of the reasons people love Instagram so much. It is quick. They need an Instagram blogger link - like they have for Facebook. Then people would post more, blog more, read more. Ya know. But don't quit. (Unless you really want to.) You are so good at it. Plus, the blog book. That was incredible. What a treasure.
Don't abandon me! I totally love your writing and wit. Instagram is not the answer.
Don't stop!! I totally understand how you feel ... who doesn't want to have lots of visitors comment on their blog ... but check mine out ... 0 comments for every post for EVER!! But it is an awesome family history and my kids love to read it so keep going!! It'll be worth it :) Besides you are a great writer!! Oh! ... and you can add a like button at the end of your posts ... click design, then layout, then on the blog post box click edit, check the reactions box and change the auto wording from LOL to like ... give it a try!!
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, so I totally get it, too, but could never convey it as succinctly as you. (And psst, Winifred, based on your comment I would love to read more of your words.)
I know exactly what you mean about writing something for the dialogue, and then not getting the dialogue. Every single one of your posts has lifted me and made me think. I'm sorry I did not comment every single time; I think I refrained because I didn't want to seem stalkerish, you know?
I agree with Jennie that people like things to be instantaneous. From my view so much of Facebook is just regurgitated statuses and memes, and links to someone else's original material. But hey -- there's an idea -- maybe you could post links on Facebook to your blog when you make two posts. Then people would have two ways to comment.
Sing it with me, "Fa-acebook killed the blo-ogger star."
Oops. meant new posts. But two posts is even better!
I took Jacy's advice...now I have fun buttons to click at the bottom of the post. :) Instant gratification! :)
Don't abandon me. I look forward to your posts every day. This isn't the best time of year for me to leave comments. I just love seeing what you are doing and being connected to you.
I will click the "like" button when I read your posts so you know somebody is reading & enjoying them! Love reading about your wonderful family and would miss your fun posts!
But your news is all I can take everyday! You make me laugh, cry, think, empathize, you educate me, you recommend good books, what will I do? :) I get burning out on things - and you amaze me that not only do you live your amazing life, but you also document it perfectly. I know what you mean about the gateway mall, we keep hoping that one day Farmington station won't have the same situation - it's just getting fun there.
Circe, I check in on your blog weekly and love your writing. Please dont stop!
Your blog is the only one that I check daily. I get so much from your posts. I have printed some out to help me become a better person and mother..like the post you did on how you love being a mother even at times that are frustrating. That post helped me be better. That is one post in many that have helped me and made a difference in my life. As a "new" mother (still trying to figure out how this whole mother thing works) it is so great to read your perspective on life. I don't post because you barely know me and I didn't want to intrude...but what you say has meant, and means a lot to me. Thank you. Lauryn Harris Murdock
I have to agree with your assessment about blogging- it's burned out, and so much easier to instagram! It totally got me- I'm wondering what is going to happen to blogging when reader is gone. I do read and love your blog, and I often wish I could just hit "like" after a read good blog posts! That's so freakin' lazy but true. I don't know if I'm over it because I'm usually on the computer for work so now am in a hurry to get off when I'm done working, or if I like the immediacy of instagram. Either way I always read your blog and it's awesome. Maybe you should transfer it into parenting classes!
No!No! I refuse to live in a world without Party of Nine! Brittany would be lost! We adore your writing. I think you should have it post to facebook. I don't know how but I know Tif does it. We love you!
Look at the map. There are dots everywhere. So many readers are out there. Some of us just like to be fed by your gift for words and your generous spirit. We feed off of your energy and wit. We're takers, what can I say? Please don't quit writing.
YOu give me hope to continue--and usually with a good laugh and great perspective! Keep going--even if it is just semi-annually like me!!
Don't stop!! I read your blog every morning when I get to work and it is always a point of discussion with the family. We laugh and enjoy every post! I feel such a connection with family. You write so beautifully..amazing. We love it...Mark reads it too! Marla
I look forward to your posts every day. I'm always sad when you go a week without writing, but then I think to myself, "She must be off on some fabulous vacation, which will be so great to hear about." I have never been one to follow blogs, but I stumbled across yours, and was inspired to begin a blog of my own. Some say that blogging is dead, but I just entered the blogging world and am finding it quite satisfying. Stay-at-Home Mommyhood can be a lonely place at times. It is nice to check out your posts and feel some sort of connection to other women like me. Don't continue on my account. Well, maybe do continue on my account. :)
I had a crappy (beyond crappy) night. I made a dancer cry. A friend of mine doesn't wish for my friendship anymore. I don't feel like myself.
Electronics aren't allowed in bed, so I slipped out and sat on the floor to look at mine...in desperation to find some sort of peace (what happened to pulling out my scriptures? ...anyway...). I immediatly thought, "i need to pull up Circe's blog! She ALWAYS lifts my spirit and leaves me laughing".
So there you go. I care. I enjoy. You make my most difficult days so much better through your words and experiences! Keep it up if you can, because I AM reading!
Late to the game. But forever I felt like I was talking to myself on my blog too. I'm glad so many people commented and lifted your spirits and your desire to keep writing.
Your is the only blog that I actually read all the posts!
I love how there are 20 comments! I love your blog too! It inspires me and I believe it has helped us become closer:)
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