Inspiration

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One thing that I find utterly fascinating, which I’m sure most of you all *don’t*, is writing about writing. Blogging about blogging. Talking about what to talk about. It’s all so very Seinfeld, and often quite hilarious (again, probably just to me).

I’m guest posting over at Jo-Lynne’s home, Musings of a Housewife today, talking about what I want to talk about. Or something.

It got me thinking about what specifically inspires me to write, to blog. What inspires you?

Some days it’s a funny thing my child said, like yesterday when my son was attempting to insult his brother and said “Charlie only likes pretties, and I like awesomes”. That kid cuts deep, I tell ya. Or when I was perplexed by repeated phone calls from Direct TV telling me they were coming to my house for an upgrade, and when they never arrived I found out they went to my mom’s house (figure that one out for me, because I can’t).

Other times it’s a look in my baby’s eye, that little sparkle that tells me he loves me. Or the intriguing way his tiny teeth push through the gums, one by one, ever so slowly (goodness are they slow). Onlly a tiny white speck peeking out on some, others quietly bulging waiting their inevitable turn.

Those things remind me of life. Of beauty. Miracles.

Most of the time I don’t plan out my posts unless there’s a burning topic I can’t wait to share. Or a giveaway (finally tomorrow I will be posting a biggy!). Typically I go with what moves me in the moment, perhaps a stunning photo I accidentally took of someone or something, and it sends me off on a thought process of just how important my family is to me. Or how funny life can be. Or how awesome blogging about blogging really is.

I like to think if Seinfeld had a blog he’d be talking about blogging. And it’d be genius. But he wouldn’t have the baby sparkle. That’s one thing I have that he doesn’t. That and the never ending laundry pile, but still.

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June 26, 2008 | Filed Under Bloggy Friends, Myself and I

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15 Responses to “Inspiration”

Adventures In Babywearing on June 26th, 2008 3:59 am

I love that photo! And Seinfeld totally needs a blog.

Steph
Mozi Esme's Mommy on June 26th, 2008 4:37 am

He looks so happy in that pic!

I blog to document my baby’s life - and to share it with the grandparents and family and friends who can’t live here in Africa with us. But those documentation posts are the hardest to write - they’re not very inspired.

When I have a burning topic in mind or a specific inspirational moment, I have much more fun, my writing is better, and I get more comments . . .
Megan (FriedOkra) on June 26th, 2008 8:44 am

I love blogging about blogging too. I just don’t always feel all that qualified to do it - I’m a relative newbie, really. What inspires me most to blog is a desire to share the good things - to inspire others to enjoy something I enjoy - check out the world through my mostly rose-colored glasses. And I’m inspired by laughter. I love to laugh and make others laugh. I guess that’s a subset of the good things, really.
Mel on June 26th, 2008 9:02 am

My inspiration is…well life I suppose. Sometimes I blog about a conversation, sometimes a pix, an adventure, or just thoughts that popped in my head. Basically I just like to talk or write or communicate!!
Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry on June 26th, 2008 9:09 am

I think you are awesomes.
Carrington on June 26th, 2008 9:20 am

I think you are awesomes AND pretties
Rachel on June 26th, 2008 9:43 am

Hi,
I’ve loved blogging because it has made me more aware of what I actually am doing or not doing to make myself a healthier person/ better mom..It’s just made me more conscious.
Guinevere Meadow on June 26th, 2008 1:12 pm

What a sweet photo!

I plan my blog posts much the same way. If I haven’t got anything to say, I keep quiet. Other times there’s so much I want to say, I can’t keep it all contained in one post!
Kimberly Coleman on June 26th, 2008 2:10 pm

I love blogging because I like sharing information and my opinion (both of which my husband gets tired of hearing). I also love doing giveaways. I never get tired of hearing winners say, “This is the first time that I’ve ever won anything…” Every mom deserves to win something!
pinksandblues on June 26th, 2008 5:40 pm

Each one of your comments is so well-thought and honestly said!

Because I am a bit older (!), I still find myself feeling, while blogging, that I am talking to my friends and neighbors and passers-by on my front porch on a summer night… or stopping for an ice cream cone and chatting with very nice people at the same outdoor table. I feel like I am talking over the fence… or on a two or three party phone line!

It is the little things that I love to see or hear about… things that friends share. Like your beautiful photograph. And it is the life-changing things, too… when people need an ear, or a voice, or sympathy, or a pat on the back.

And I blog because it is an outlet for humor or frustration or advice or some great news. I have found, like many others, that sometimes virtual strangers are more interested and intrigued and enthusiastic about shared news than even family members!

Blogging is our technological substitute for chatting while shelling peas and snapping beans from our vegetable gardens!

Ah… I got carried away.

Sharon - Pinks & Blues
casual friday everyday on June 26th, 2008 8:04 pm

I love that insult. How adorable.

I usually only blog when something strikes me or I have something weighing on my mind.

I’m pretty up and down with how often I blog. I seem to go in spurts.

There aren’t many blogs that keep me comingback, but yours in one of them
This Military Mama on June 27th, 2008 12:44 am

I was thinking about this last night myself! Crazy!

I’m still figuring out what inspries me. Sometimes it Emma or the Hubby or something funny or what’s going on in my life.

I actually want to get more in depth on my blog though. I feel there is untapped…goodness, strength, something. I just have to find it.

Great post! Baby looks adorable!
RubiaLala on June 27th, 2008 8:54 pm

That picture makes me want to be his age again. He just looks perfect and content, thrilled to just BE in that exact moment. SIGH.
Rhi on June 29th, 2008 4:35 pm

I like pretties AND awesomes
Jennifer (Et Tu?) on July 3rd, 2008 5:17 am

I know what you mean! I love to blog about blogging. Honestly, I could probably post about it every day.

I’m so glad to have found your site (via Shannon). I’ll definitely be back!