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Monday, February 13, 2012

Identity Crisis

So, I'm going through a bit of a blog identity crisis. I LOVE to write, I wish I did it more, but the problem is, there are plenty of times I'm ready to sit down and write something and just don't have anything to say, hence the AWOL periods in between posts.

I'd really like for my blog to have a singular direction, a structure that would make posting daily an easy and fun part of my day. I'm not sure what that direction is, but here are some guidelines I'd like to stick to (very general) as far as purpose for my blog goes.

- I want it to in a sense be a document of my daily life- the good, the bad, and the in between. Not so much a boring recount of the day's activities, but something that creatively lends itself to memories made. 
- I want it to be more interactive. I have fallen in love with the blogging community, particularly through style blogs. I love the way they lend themselves to conversation and thought-creation. I want my blog to serve a similar purpose.
- I want it to have an overall "theme." I am no expert at one particular craft, but I think I can give my blog some kind of overall structure that will help readers get an idea of the blog's purpose. See www.todaysletters.com and www.jonacuff.com for blogs with high readership that creatively portray their points of view and life without focusing on a particular expertise as many blogs do.
- I want to completely overhaul the blog, give it a facelift, and make it something fun for me to do everyday, and be proud of! I love writing, I love sharing, and I desperately need a creative outlet to let it all out. I've so enjoyed sharing my thoughts in writing as they come, but I want this to become part of my daily life.

Just some thoughts I'm putting out there on the table. I'm really looking for some input from you! What ideas could you pass my way in terms of what you'd like to see on a daily blog? I'm open to anything and needing some creative brainstorming to get started!

Thanks for your help :)