As we are starting the new year change is upon us. Many of us have decided to get organized or change a bad habit, and Doberman’s by the Sea is getting a fresh, new design. While this is all great, I have been asking myself at times if I should continue this blog. Looking around blog land and seeing some of the ‘A-listers’ blogs I’m thinking I just can’t keep up. How do they do it all? Great posts, great photos, lot’s of readers and comments, and a relevant post at the right time.
I feel like I’m always a day late and a dime short when it comes to posting. I am very competitive and want my blog to be the best it can be. I’m always challenging my blog’s niche as well-that is the multi-niche we are in. I started out wanting to blog about the coastal life and Doberman’s-two topics who couldn’t be further apart yet are both dear to my heart. Over time I started to add craft projects since I really got into crafting and such.
The reason why I started blogging in the first place is because I was bored and away from home, and I wanted to meet friends and get inspired. Meanwhile we have moved across the ocean and I am working again. Boredom is gone. I really don’t have the time to blog anymore, yet I am reluctant to stop. Blogging has thought me new things and I have met some great friends, some of which I also met offline. I appreciate you guys! Turns out a lot more people like Doberman’s than I first expected. People also like to read about my home Germany and about my travels to Florida.
I rediscovered the ‘artist’ in me and started painting and crafting again-something I haven’t done since high school. For that I am thankful. My blog has become my home away from home, my daily escape into another world. A world of inspiration and ideas. A world of friends.
I am thankful for my friends and families support and especially my DH’s. He keeps telling me to be thankful for what we have and that I am a talented crafter. Perhaps he’s right.
I have decided that this year I need to work on being too hard on myself. To do a little less analyzing and more enjoying of my blog. To stop comparing and beating myself up over a post or project. To keep writing about topics I enjoy. And that is what I will continue to do-with Bella Luna by my side.
Blessings,
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I enjoy your posts so much. It is wonderfu to hear and see what everyone is up to. I am always inspired. I don't think any of us have it all together, just doing the best we all can and enjoying it. That's the secret. So glad you are going to continue. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWow, I cannot believe you could possibly be so hard on yourself. I find your blog lovely, and I hope that you continue to write such inspiring posts. You are very talented. :D
ReplyDeleteYour DH is a very wise man!
I just can't imagine blogland without you, so don't stop! I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog, and anything you post. You aren't the only one who wonders about what to post, and sometimes missing the boat on a certain subject. I do it all the time! I for one will be looking forward to more posts from you!
ReplyDeleteMein Freund, I love your blog and love hearing about everything that you have going on. If you enjoy the things that you do, others will too. :) You have been such a sweet friend and I have learned and been inspired by you. Keep posting about the things that you love and try not to be so hard on yourself. I know easier said than done because I am the same way. :)
ReplyDeletexoxoxo