Blog Meme
Friday, March 16, 2007 at 08:22PM What made you start blogging? I started reading my friend, Rebecca's blog and enjoyed playing along with her various themes and commenting on her posts. After a while I became a little embarrassed because I probably commented more than I should, so I tentatively started a blog in October of '05.
What blogging host was your first? I'll start with Jules' answer: I began with Blogger. It was free and I wasn’t committed to blogging when I began. After a while, I got tired of the troubles with posting pictures and spotty problems.
How many different hosts have you tried? I experimented with Wordpress, but I've only ever really used Blogger and now, Squarespace. I love Squarespace because I can house all my blogs at the same place. It's super easy to use and completely reliable.
How long did it take you to figure out how to install items in your sidebar? Not long, but I had a lot of help and I never really went beyond the basics.
Do you blog on a desktop or a laptop? Desktop.
PC or Mac? PC.
What’s your biggest blogging “don’t”? I don't blog a whole lot about "real life." My family has editorial privileges and I try to respect their privacy. Same thing with my friends and extended family.
What’s your favorite blogging topic? I'm not sure "favorite" is the right word; I want my blog to reflect my faith in Christ and my committment to sound doctrine. Of course, being a Reformed Presbyterian, I like to promote the doctrines of grace. But I enjoy blogging about my dogs and my garden and whatever strikes my fancy.
What’s your biggest blogging frustration? Starting themes and not finishing them. I'm embarrassed to realize that a whole week has gone by since I meant to update my notes on Redemption Accomplished and Applied. I tend to start out OK, but once I really get into reading, I don't like to stop and type up my notes, even though I really do want to keep a record of them. Then once I finish what I'm reading (like now) I go on to the next book and then forget about what I started. I guess I need to learn to count the cost before building, so to speak.
What’s been your biggest blessing from blogging? "The friendships. They’re irreplaceable." I'm with Jules about the blessings that blogging friendships bring. But I think the biggest blessing for me is when I get an email from a young Christian or an unbeliever who has read something on the blog and wanted to ask questions. The deepest friendships go on "behind the scenes" in emails.
Wanna’ play along? If you do, be sure to share your link with Jules.
(And yes, my hand is raised. I think I am in a bit of a blogging slump.)
Reader Comments (4)
I enjoyed read this. I played too!
Blogging slump? If I get that right, I think that's my problem too, these days. Other things seem more interesting. But to give up blogging? Nah. It would mean losing contact to too many cool people - I'm no good at e-mailing.
By the way - have you quit the Saturday Photo Hunt...?
No, I haven't given it up altogether. I've just been swamped the past few weeks and Saturdays have been here before I knew it. I thought about trying to post a picture today (and I may yet) but I don't know if I'll have time. Too much cooking going on around here today!
Hi Kim,
I enjoyed reading your answers. I agree 100% that friendships are the biggest blessing of blogging!
I may do this one at some point. I'll let you know if I do..
:)