Blogging Every Day in August: Why do you blog? (Day 23)

Sarah at Yummy Mummy In Training has set herself a challenge of blogging every day in August and has listed her prompts. As my blogging is a bit hit and miss at the moment, I will be using her prompts to generate some ideas too.

Today's prompt is: Why do you blog?

I had a website that I used when I was freelancing, but after the depression and all, I started the blog just to add my ramblings. I did add some pieces from my old site, but my first major post on this new blog was:

I have mental health problems!

 

I like that I have somewhere to keep my thoughts, photos, and memories. Although I do have scrapbooks for Kiki, I imagine as a teen / adult that online will hold more interest. 

Blogging has also led to me meeting some interesting and entertaining people. 

Do you blog? Why do you do it?

Blogging Every Day in August: 5 favourite blogs (Day 17)

Sarah at Yummy Mummy In Training has set herself a challenge of blogging every day in August and has listed her prompts. As my blogging is a bit hit and miss at the moment, I will be using her prompts to generate some ideas too.

Today's prompt is: 5 favourite blogs

My top five blogs (in no particular order):

•  Kate on Thin Ice - Kate was one of the first people I first started following (blog and twitter). I love her humour, her openness, and ability to write. She also blogs at The Naked Mum.

• purplepersuasion - Charlotte's blog has been helpful and informative in my struggles with mental health and the rigmarole that goes with it. Many of her posts have affected me (often bringing tears), I often feel she can read my mind, as Charlotte can articulate my thoughts so easily. 

•  Mummy from the Heart - Michelle runs the weekly linky / blog hop Reasons To Be Cheerful. I love that she encourages people to share little bits of happiness from their weeks. The depression can mean I often cannot appreciate happy times, so forcing myself to write three things each week helps me.

• Jay at Cosmic Girl (and also of Mocha Beanie Mummy), who is responsible for Silent Sunday. She takes great photographs and is funny and clever, if in any doubt please read her Speak To Me page.   

• Wendy at Handmade Harbour is another blog I love to read. Handmade Monday is a great blog hop for all you crafters out there, unfortunately I only read, and don't take part. She has recently launched a range of instantly downloadable digital stamps too. 

  I suppose I really should add mine here too, as it's a place I love to waffle rubbish, record things of interest, and share my photos.

  What are your favourite blogs? Do let me know.

  
  

   

Blog Names, Titles, and Taglines

Yet another Reason to be Cheerful post started with:

...blah...

but onwards and upwards

...and all that jazz...

I mentioned I am thinking of changing the name of this blog, and seen as 'Onwards & Upwards' is becoming a theme, maybe this should be the new one?

My other thought was 'Meh, Meh, Me'.

How did you choose your blog name? Any flashes of inspiration to share? Do comment and let me know.

Geekalicious: How To Back Up Your Blogger Blog

Geekalicious: How To Back Up Your Blogger Blog

I recently found this post by Nickie O'Hara at Geekalicious, and have to say:

a) I have never even thought about it before,

b) I cannot believe how easier it is,

c) why had I not found her before?

I have just followed Nickie's step-by-step guide and have now backed up my blog in a matter of minutes, and it was so easy.

It you have not backed up your blog yet, go do it now! 

Groovy Mum's Post

Body

I am starting to look after myself better, mainly due to pregnancy, but I hope to continue after the baby is born. I am eating a bit rubbish at the moment, heartburn is a b1tch! I am conscious of it, so am trying to get back to healthier eating. 

I am also continuing with my pregnancy massages, they are great for mind, body, and baby.

Mind & Blogs

I am enjoying reading other blogs, especially pregnancy and mummy related ones. I am pleased to be part of the Groovy Mums blog hop and promise to do better to link up. Kate (Kate On Thin Ice) is an inspiration and a lady I enjoy talking to.

I am pleased that some of the bloggers I nominated for Brilliance in Blogging Awards have been shortlisted. Please do check out the list and vote. Voting is open until Monday April 30, 2012 at 17:00 GMT.

Spirit

This isn't an area I focus on. I enjoy religion theoretically, but not spiritually. I know religion is very important to some, so I am happy for this category to be included, even if I do just skip over it. 

Charity Connections

Do think about supporting National Daffodil Month and raising funds for the Marie Curie nurses. 

In the past I have raised money for Diabetes UK, SANE, and St Gemma's through a variety of ways.

I recently blogged about a charity cycle ride for RNIB and this is something I may continue to do in future blog posts.

Special Days

It is National Bed Month and you can find out more on good sleep by clicking here. I have previously blogged about problems with sleeping, and am currently suffering quite badly with insomnia. I feel undermined and not listened to when I mention it now, I mean I'm pregnant surely I'm not meant to sleep anyway...?

The Big Question – Why do you set limits for yourself?  Are you setting them too low? 

I am an expert in self sabotage and during recent weeks this has been evident. I have little faith in my own abilities at times, but I must have them, I get good positive feedback on my creative writing and have been chosen to be involved in So You Want To Be A... Writer.