I miss blogging. The point is I don't really know what to blog about and if people actually read what I write and if they actually like it.
Anyway, I'm going to try and write interesting stuff, at least every other day. So let's start, shall we?
I would love to just post this link up on Facebook or something and people would read freely what I write. The problem is, if they find my blog they find my Twitter, Dailybooth and YouTube account as well. Not that it's actually a problem, but some people just don't get it. These things are important to me. Blogging and vlogging are important to me. Knowing people from all over the world (such as Kim from Michigan, Ari from Italy and Nicola from Scotland) is important to me, because I think it's not really enough to just know the people around you. You can actually make great friends and have actual trust with "e-friends", but other people who aren't involved in these sort of communities really don't understand it.
For some, vlogging is ridiculous and a waste of time, and even more if you don't have thousands of views. Posting pictures every day is also considered a poor way to spend your time, and they don't understand the other person. All in all, these people think that making friends on the Internet and taking part in Internet communities is dangerous and that the friendships don't last long. I really disagree with that.
I feel so, so good and thankful that I stumbled upon the Nerdfighter community. It was a wonderful way to meet people with similar interests and from all over the world. I thank Mr. and Mrs. Green for giving birth to such awesome men: John and Hank. They really make our nerdy lives made of awesome.
Now, should I expose this website to everyone I know? I love writing, and not that I reveal any of my deepest secrets here, nothing like that at all but... I feel like this blog is a dear treasure. What do you think?
- Lo
I've struggled with the same self-consciousness before. One thing I read that helps is to focus your mind on who your audience is as you write. Whether it's one person or a group, it'll help you not to worry about people who don't get it. It's hard to write when you don't know that people are going to read and appreciate it, but I think you should persevere. I enjoy reading your blog and you're absolutely right about getting to know more than the people around you. A blog will help you do that too.
ReplyDeleteFocus on the community of people who get it, not the people who don't understand. The writing will become even more rewarding and I'm sure you'll find the audience you want soon enough if you keep at it! Good luck =)
That was a big help, thank you, Nicola :)
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