I've been blogging for about a year.
Some thoughts:
-- The top two comments from people, in conversation, regarding the blog are (1) it is all about the author and (2) there's not enough about the author
-- I didn't know what my writing style would be like. Looking back, I don't write diary entries, "Happy Birthday Bob!" messages (except a vague message on my own birthday), or much about my personal life. Hardly a mention of sex, politics, or religion -- no wonder my numbers are dwindling.
-- Blogs are perhaps best-suited for those who live far away. They can get details that one would never think to mention in conversation. It's hard to summarize 9 triathlons over Christmas dinner.
-- A lot of people hate blogs and find them to be quite self-centered and impersonal: an online, cut-n-paste form letter to the masses. I'm thinking of sending them a direct email announcing my new subscription service for 2007 -- for just $14.95 a month, you can get all the CaptainCanuck news straight to your mailbox! I can make jokes like this here because they won't read this blog.
5 comments:
I love the blog. Your personality really comes through.
I get what you are saying though... I always wonder why the heck I am blogging... yours is very interesting though, I love hearing about your Tri adventures!!!!!
I didn't intend to fish for comments but thanks very much to you both... Interestingly, both commenters are also bloggers. Unite!
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I think the real question is, what have you learned about yourself by blogging?
I'm a newbie to the blogging world, and am learning the importance of leaving comments. I have enjoyed reading your blog for several months though.
I completely agree about it being very helpful for those who don't live close. I've also found it interesting to read back over mine and realize how quickly life moves. The emotions of the moment quickly disapate and you are left with a shell of a memory.
Keep blogging - you keep me entertained when I should be working. :)
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