So many reasons, and all difficult to put in words, I find. Then again, when I think of myself, I wouldn’t dare think of myself as a writer, I’m just a blogger.
So why do I write on my blog? Well, because I need to. It has become such a part of who I am, that I just need to. Sometimes my writings stay as drafts, some deleted, some languishing on as drafts forever, some see the light of the day. Whether my posts get published or not, just writing down stuff helps. I guess it gives my thoughts some clarity. And it has, given me a direction, of sorts. My writing has become a place for me to voice opinions, views and have discussions with so many like-minded people. With my writing, I think I can say, that I know who I am, what I stand for, a little bit better.
My blog has become a place for recording things, everyday things that I would have definitely forgotten otherwise. I hope that one day Daughter would enjoying reading it. The only thing I would wish is to record more diligently, but that’s the thing with me. I can only write when I am in that mood. I find it really difficult to write on schedule or with any sort of planning. There are times when I just don’t write anything. And other times when I write, but I don’t feel like sharing. Some things/events that are just special, that I want to hold close and keep to myself.
The best part of being a blogger, the biggest reason I write is, of course, you guys. You make me want to write, to share. It is that feeling of being part of a community, of belonging, knowing that there are people who read my crazy writings, that makes me write, makes me share, ask for advice and have fun, loads of it.
A few years ago, I would have laughed if someone told me that I would share so much online. It was just not me. But today, I can’t think of a time before I started blogging. Although, even today, the place I share the most, is here on the blog. For some reason, this is the place I feel most comfortable in. It is the place where I’ve found so many like minded friends. It is my happy place. I have reached a point that when I am intensely happy, or sad, or outraged or just peacefully happy, I turn to write. Yes, I might not publish them all,as I mentioned already, but I like being able to put my feelings down in words.
I write because it keeps me sane and happy and fulfilled.
“I write because it keeps me sane and happy fulfilled.” That sums it all, Smits! Yes, it IS so fulfilling to be able to put your feelings down in words, isn’t it? And you do that so very well through your words 🙂
Keep writing the way you do :). Hugs!
Hugs, Deeps! It is wonderful isn’t it? to be able to write, even if it is nonsense 🙂 Hugs!
Hi Smitha this post is simply awesome. Every wo4d seems to to hacome from the heart. No makeup. Just a conffession “i write because it keeps me sane “. Great post.
Thank you so much!
Sorry for typing errors.
I make such errors all the time 🙂
True it is important to put things down. It validates them.
Not necessary to publish everything.
Good POst Smitha
Writing down stuff definitely helps, doesn’t it? I am so glad that I found this medium of writing 🙂
I loved this prompt, have been reading it over lot of blogs! For me too, it has helped me to hold on to memories, even have a timeline of sorts to the way I’ve been, bits and pieces about my children, and being connected to people! Lovely post!
The blog has helped me more than I realized 🙂 Thanks CW 🙂
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I love your blog. Even though I have never commented I have been a regular follower of ur blog. Intact it is reading about people like you that I have taken a baby step into this virtual world.
Thank you so much for telling me this. It really made my day 🙂 And its just great that you have started blogging too. Waiting to hear from from you.
Totally! The best thing is about having met you all 🙂
Absolutely!!
So true – blogging has created so many wonderful connections. But I think the name of your blog summed it up really well – Any excuse to write!
Dropping by from “Why I write”
🙂 I completely missed that point actually, Suzy 🙂
Yes its because we write that our small brains finds easier recalling life. A wonderful post on the prompt 🙂
Richa
Yes, ,my small brain certainly needs all the help it can get 🙂 Welcome here, Richa
The very fact that so many of us are around to write, to read and waiting for each others posts… and a non blogger will never understand this feeling of online sharing .. 🙂 Mwaaaahs and please keep on writing …
Absolutely, PNA! It is such a special experience, one I would never trade for anything.
For me the best thing is all your encouragements……Loved this post smitha…..
For me too, Sari. The blog helped me keep sane. I am sure I would have gone crazy as an SAHM if I did not have this outlet. All you guys I met, makes my life so much richer.
Keep writing Smithus!! 🙂 The last line sums it all up quite nicely 🙂
Thanks Pix. I don’t think I can stop, I am completely hooked:)
oh I loved the way you have written this :):) you are perfect 🙂
I wish I were, RM:)
This post sounds so much like me. 🙂 I write because it keeps me sane, happy and fulfilled. I don’t share all of my life through my blog, but I love doing the bit that I do.
I know. There is something about blogging, that has me hooked. I am positive that the only reason I remained a SAHM for this long was because I had my blog:)
“I don’t share all of my life through my blog, but I love doing the bit that I do.” Same here same here TGND! 🙂
N we truly enjoy reading this space!
Thanks Meena:)
Lovely! I can totally relate. Some years back, I would have laughed too if someone told me that I would be sharing so much of myself here :).
Welcome here, Rachna:) I can’t believe it myself sometimes:) Glad to know that I’m not the only one:)
Yes blogging … it has given me so much. It is wonderful to be a part of this vibrant caring and sharing community. I can identify with what you have written
I think that is what has made me stick with blogging, and also kept me from going mad as a SAHM:)
My friends couldn’t believe either that I can write a blog! I was and am an introvert. As are most writers. 🙂 Nicely said.
🙂 I am not really an introvert, but I never thought I would be someone who could share stuff on the internet, it felt too public. But somewhere down the line, its become part of my life, part of who I am:)
I agree with the sanity. Writing (blogging) has kept me alive even an inch from death, and I owe it a lot 🙂
I owe it a lot too, Leo. Welcome here.
The best one: I write because it keeps me happy and sane 🙂 I agree!
Very true and I feel the same , I am glad you blog otherwise we would have never got connected.
Same here! Am so glad that all of us blog! Its been such a wonderful interaction!
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