A New Journey: i admit.....

i admit.....
Monday, March 12, 2007

my name is sylvia and i'm a blog-aholic. i love to blog. when i first started blogging almost 2 years ago, i didn't get much of anything done except my homework because i blogged so much. that was when a group of us met thru another online endeavor, which i'm purposely not naming (no glory there, ha!). i blogged the first thing when i got up in the morning, and it was the very last thing i did at nite.

on the weekends, we'd have blog parties. *lol* i'm laughing as i'm thinking about them. we'd do recipe exchanges, and have blog drinks while we typed. (oh man, what were we on?) we had this one particular "hang out" blog for people who didn't have their own personal blogs, or for those who didn't feel like "blog-hopping." she'd do her post, and it would generate oodles of conversation. those were the good 'ole blog days.

now, we're having good "new" blog days. (sorry, this is the best i could come up with) we have our own personal blogs set up now. i'm blogging with a few of the original bloggers i started out blogging with, but i've met so many new bloggers. isn't this world of blogging the best? you just click on someone's name, and it takes you into a whole new direction--a different part of the united states or another country--the blogger's world.

as much fun as blogging is, it can be a ministry also. people tend to think of ministry only as being in the pulpit, or going to the hospitals to pray for people, or going to the prisons to minister. however ministry extends far beyond those walls. many of us pray for one another, or ask for prayers for other people--that's ministry. we're admonished to pray for each other. the encouraging and inspiring words we leave on each others blogs is ministry. we're admonished to esteem others. the love we show one to another thru all of this is ministry. we're to love our neighbor as we love our self. so see, all of that, and we're still having fun.

i like that each blog is unique, displaying the blogger's character, personality, intellect, humor, life. some bloggers comment back to the ones' leaving comments, while others read the comments only. you can tell things about the blogger just thru their profiles, the posts they write, the pictures they share, the blog decor they have, and the links on their blogs.

i've gotten a little more disciplined with blogging now. i had to because i don't know of any blog rehabs.

posted by heiresschild @ 3/12/2007 05:00:00 PM,

33 Comments:

At March 12, 2007 7:36 PM, stanko4jc said...: I'm finding my self more and more addicted to blogging. I can literally spend all day(if the toddler lets me) reading and blogging. You're right, I may need a blog rehab soon, too!
Oh, and I've posted a new one about my dad, today. It's a record, two posts in one day!
At March 12, 2007 8:24 PM, HeiressChild said...: it connects me to so many people, some i've met, and some i'll be meeting this year. but even for those i may never meet in person, getting to know them thru blogging has been great.

thanx for letting me know about your new post. i'll check it out.
At March 12, 2007 8:39 PM, Josie said...: Sylvia, I opened this in my office at work, and everyone came running in and started dancing... hah! I love it! I have to say, it was fun to hear (and see) him do this in person. He's too cute for words.

I agree the blogging world is a real community, just like the "real" community. And the personalities of the various bloggers definitely do come through. And each blogger is so multi-faceted.

I remember the online endeavour where we all met a couple of years ago. Do you remember DreamWeaver?

Lord-luv-a-duck!

It was fun, and it introduced me to a whole new world. It's fun reading about other people's lives, but the really fun part is to find out that no matter where we live, we are all basically the same. That is the real joy of blogging. We're all the same!

Cheers,
Josie
At March 12, 2007 8:48 PM, HeiressChild said...: oh my gosh josie, i forgot about dream weaver. *lol* she was a card. *lol* hmmmmm, wonder what's she doing now.

and you're right, we're all the same. happy blogging!

hugs,
sylvia
At March 12, 2007 10:23 PM, Greeneyes said...: Great Post ,yes it is addictive isnt it but we love it so . I would be blogging alot more if I wasnt so busy,I do lose sleep because I wanna , need ,gotta, know what everyone is saying/writing .but wouldnt change it for the world . ;0)
There is alot of truth in this post , how you can tell about someone from their Blog and so on , well done!

Greeneyes
At March 12, 2007 10:51 PM, beachgirl said...: I will agree that blogging is addicting for sure.
I read the blogs first thing in the morning and when I get home from work. Now I don't leave comments very much. But I do read along.
Today was a fantastic day off. Ran errands this morning, bought a new coffee pot. Then my sweetie called and we headed off to the beach. Then out to dinner at Bubba Gumps Shrimp. Yummy.
As far as blogs having their own personality. Wow. That scares me. Mine is boring compared to most. No pictures, etc.

Have an awesome night.
Carol
At March 12, 2007 10:53 PM, Alpha Dude 1.5 said...: Thanks for stopping by my site. I'm glad you're here.

I appreciate your comment.
At March 13, 2007 12:19 AM, HeiressChild said...: thanx greeneyes, you said it all--"wanna, need, gotta know what everyone is saying/writing." that's it in a nutshell.

carol, your blog isn't boring. it represents you because we know you lead that exciting travel life, and don't spend a lot of time at your computer. plus you do a lot of personal emails and send photos that way.

sweetie, beach, dinner--sounds like you had a good day.

alpha dude thank you always for your kind comments. i was praying i hadn't offended you. i'm looking forward to reading more of your blogposts.
At March 13, 2007 2:19 AM, Ellie said...: I agree. Especially about the personality part. There is so much revealed in words, in color, in music choices, in every little thing on a blog. It is really interesting. I am concerned about really being addicted to blogging. If it takes away from my real life, it isn't really good either. But it is so much fun! :)
At March 13, 2007 6:36 AM, HeiressChild said...: hi ellie, thanx, i forgot about people's music on the blogs. i choose music according to my mood or blog topic. i really was concerned when i first started blogging, but i have a handle on it now. it has actually become a part of my real life, but then again, it's just me here. have a great day today!
At March 13, 2007 9:51 AM, Shanilie said...: lol. Great post. 'blogger rehab' too funny :) I think if I was a little more creative and had a little more time I can see how I could be addicted to blogging. I blog mostly about my son and post pictures. It started for my hubby's family who are across country but they don't really look at it. It has gradually become a place where I can express myself, and has only been just recently when I started to journal. Some people have such eventful lives and fun things to post about! I know what you mean, it really does become part of real life. Like youre new blinkie: blog-aholic ;) I usually blog first thing in the morning and again after Jacob is in bed.
At March 13, 2007 10:23 AM, Robbin with 2 B's! said...: Hi Syvia, thanks for stopping by and visiting me and for your kind words, and glad you like the sites I find. Stop by again anytime.
At March 13, 2007 11:57 AM, Searching For a Meaning said...: Always entertaining - the life of a blogger.

As I am new to blogging - I am somewhat captivated.

One thing - always catches me out - when music suddenly jumps in!!!
At March 13, 2007 12:01 PM, my4kids said...: Hi thanks for comming by my blog. I appreciated your comments also. I recently updated my profile about the kids I am glad you liked it.
At March 13, 2007 1:02 PM, Jada's Gigi said...: Hello Sylvia, nice to meet you..:) thanks for stopping by my blog...it sounds as if we might have lots in common...come around to see me whenever you can...and I'll do the same...happy blogging..:)
At March 13, 2007 2:00 PM, HeiressChild said...: hi shanilie, i have a little more time right now, so i'm blogging more. i have to figure out a blogging schedule when my personal schedule shifts.

a lot of moms blog about their children, and i enjoy that. mine are grown now. have you checked out http://www.clubmom.com. plenty of mom-children related topics, plus it's a fun site.

hi robbin, thanks for stopping by. i'll definitely be coming back over to your blog again. have a great day!
At March 13, 2007 2:27 PM, HeiressChild said...: searching for a meaning, welcome to the world of blogging. love your user name. thanx for visiting. i actually read a lot of your blog and really enjoyed it. i listened to you-tube. i didn't leave comments yet because i clicked on another link and went somewhere else, so i will be going back to your blog shortly. see, that's how time really flies by when you're blogging.

hi my4kids, welcome and thank you for visiting my blog. i enjoyed reading about your family.

hi jada's gigi, nice to meet you too. thanx for coming by and i'll definitely be visiting your blog again. happy blogging to you too. *lol*
At March 13, 2007 2:32 PM, leslie said...: Gosh, Sylvia, I remember the good old days when we all met on that "other" blog. It's been fun.
At March 13, 2007 4:00 PM, everydayRANDOM said...: Thanks for dropping by - blog rehab, just made me laugh. I have always been a voracious reader of books but no more. Soething about blogs fills the same need. I have blogged for 4 years and love it.
At March 13, 2007 4:37 PM, Searching For a Meaning said...: Hello HeiressChild, thank you so much for leaving such wonderful comments and of your interpretation of my posts - greatly apprciated.

Your 'journaling' skills - show how popular you are here on the 'blog' net. Look forward to stopping by again, and again.

Every good wishes from Scotland
At March 13, 2007 5:17 PM, SoberSteve said...: Thanks for Stopping by my blog. Blogging for me has brought me so much more insight to my problem. It is great to be able to reach out to other with my disease, and talk and to here from people who do not have it comment. I have learned so much from everybody commenting. The blog world is as small or as large as we make it.

Peace
Hugs and Kisses
Steve
At March 13, 2007 7:10 PM, HeiressChild said...: leslie, it's been a blast! i read your comments so still praying.

everydayrandom so you're a long time blogger. blogging has become like my best friend. ok, i guess that might be taking it too far, huh? *lol*

searching i think some topics people enjoy commenting about more than others. i'll definitely be back to your blog. take care.

hi steve, i'm glad things went well. we're here to encourage and support one another. i just left comments on your blog. take care, and have a great week.
At March 14, 2007 5:37 PM, Gina said...: I'm in the same boat. It's frightening isn't it!! : ) But fun.
At March 15, 2007 1:38 AM, HeiressChild said...: hi gina, it's so much fun, and the people are wonderful. i love it!
At March 15, 2007 2:33 AM, Ingrid said...: hi there!! my name's ingrid! you may not know me but i've been reading your blog for sometime now (got the link through ellie's The Cedar Chest). i just thought it was inappropriate for me to post a comment because i seem to be a stranger. anyways, i just want to congratulate you for the wink you got this weekend. there's no one else more deserving than you. you write from the heart & i just love reading your posts. i like your blog, it's very interesting. i've already linked your blog to mine so you'll just be a click away from me, hope it's okay with you. if not, pls. do let me know so i can take off the link. my apologies, then!
At March 15, 2007 10:28 AM, Shanilie said...: hi again :) I just wanted to thank you comment you left on Jacob's blog. I just noticed it. (I really should start looking a little more closely) lol It was very encouraging. I can't believe Jacob is already a pre-schooler. You are so right, even when he is grown with his own family he will still be my baby :)

Sounds like you had a really nice visit with your grandchildren. Children can warm up to others' very quickly. I am sure they are or soon will be asking to see grammie again (or whatever they call you ;)
At March 15, 2007 10:32 AM, Mustafa Şenalp said...: www.babaninyeri.blogspot.com
At March 15, 2007 10:54 AM, Ian Lidster said...: Wow. The dynamic of your blogging life puts mine to shame. Great for recognizing all the potential of the technology.

Ian
At March 15, 2007 11:30 AM, HeiressChild said...: hi ingrid and welcome. thank you for the congrats and for reading my posts. i'm glad you've enjoyed them. no, i don't think it's inappropriate at all to leave comments; if so, i have been out of order so many times. *lol* that's how i've met a lot of bloggers.

i was really looking at your sign, "the best things in life aren't things" last week because it reminded me of a previous post i did. so true too. the link is fine; i appreciate it, and i'm going to do the same here, if that's ok. see you around the blogs!

sylvia
At March 15, 2007 11:39 AM, HeiressChild said...: hi shanilie, you're so welcome. i enjoyed the pics, and love the way you have your blog set up.

aaaah ian, you're one of the blogging world's best journalists, so no shame there. that's one of the things i really love about the blogs; it shows off everyone's gifts and personality. take care.

sylvia
At March 15, 2007 11:42 AM, HeiressChild said...: hi mustafa, thanks for stopping by my blog. i visited yours, but unfortunately, since i don't speak that language, i couldn't understand anything.
At March 15, 2007 7:02 PM, Ellee said...: I have found my double, another blogoholic, and I must check out my namesake on your blogroll another day, only I am being called upstairs. I shall add you to my blogroll.
At March 15, 2007 9:38 PM, HeiressChild said...: hi ellee. every time i look at your name, i think of your namesake also. *lol* she has an excellent blog too, which i know you'll enjoy. thanx.