So, yes. I realize it has been over a month since my last post. I am so behind in blogging. It isn't really for a lack of material. We have had a busy summer with lots of news and photos to share. I could say that I have been super busy - the usual excuse. Or, I could say that it was due to school work. Which is kind of true. After all, it was 16 weeks worth of material shoved into a 6 week course. But that ended a couple of weeks ago. I could say that I have been working a lot or that is it just pregnancy induced lethargy (OK, that might be some of it). But honestly, there isn't really a good reason. I am just plain lazy.
But then again, I am not really sure if laziness is really it. To be honest, I have become a bit weary of my blog lately. It seems like it has turned into a photo sharing site that is void of any substance. I dump pictures of our recent escapades because it is easy and quick. That is not what I wanted this blog to be. But why would these thoughts keep me from at least posting the usual pictorial reviews?
The answer is I have no idea.
What I do know is that I have been doing a lot of thinking about my blog lately and have been contemplating how to make it more interesting. I want it to be more than just a Mia photo blog. I want it to reflect more than just our photo ops. I would like it to have more substance and meaning. Our lives have changed a lot since the inception of this blog. Our focus on our furry kids shifted to parenting not just one, but soon two children. Does A Brief Paws still appropriately reflect our lives? Maybe. Our love for the furry, four legged kind has not changed. Creating a bigger, better blog takes time and I think I am currently doing some soul searching about whether or not I am prepared to commit the time needed to make the blog what I want it to be.
So thanks for being patient with me as I go through blog identity crisis. At the very least, I promise to keep posting pictures. Because at the end of the day, this blog is something I want to keep doing. I am not giving up easily.
Thanks for the ear (or eyes).
In the meantime, here is a little treat to tide you over.
2 comments:
No worries - I know you and knew it would come to this. You had such high hopes for using the blog as a creative vehicle for your writing.
Even though it has become a wonderful way to keep family and friends current with The Schnelle Family via photos and quick blogs, rather than what you had originally intended - you have given we loyal readers insights and thoughtful written prose to keep us thinking and ever checking your blog for new additions along with those "killer" photos and videos.
I can't tell you how much I value your blog, my sweet friend. Seriously - it is priceless to me living so far away from the ones I love.
My heart sings to hear that you are NOT giving up on your blog. Never worry about how foo foo the writing is, do what time allows in order for everyone to stay connected to your wonderful family. When you have time and feel that creativity stirring - go for it. I for one will wait patiently for those precious moments to enjoy your warm and thought provoking written works of art.
Hope you know I love you!
Oh Alli - I love your blog, from the first time I saw it I just wanted to reach in and hug your family, furry ones included. As far as I'm concerned, don't change a thing!
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