So, I'm thinking of "going public" with my blog. Most of my friends do not know how to get to it. They know I maintain one but I told them if they found it to just not tell me.
Honestly what just got me thinking about it was joining Twitter. There is a spot for your blog URL and I almost didn't think twice about putting it in there. I know there is a spot for it on Facebook too, but I didn't even consider putting it on there...
What do you all think? Should I just bite the bullet and do it? What am I afraid of? Is there anything on here I should be ashamed of? I do not think so, I try really hard not to talk about people behind their backs and if I do I try to make sure its something I would say to their face.
I think I'm going to comb through my blog, make sure there isn't anything I wouldn't want them to know and "go public"!!
To me this just seems like a big deal because my blog is more like a journal to me... so I'm not going to make a snap decision and going to think about it for a couple days!
****UPDATE****
I did it! I linked my blog to FB, but I deleted it from the newsfeed. If people find it, it's because they're looking at my contact info which is fine by me. I do not write this blog to get famous, or become a writer by any means. It is mainly just an outlet for my thoughts, kind of like a journal but not that private. My stomach is doing little somersaults right now, because I just put myself out there but it also feels really good!
I never really thought of going private with my blog, I just automatically linked it to twitter and facebook. Now my family and friends all read it. I don't really find I have to censor who I am too too much. The one topic I haven't talked about yet is Sex because both my parents and even my grandparents read my blog sometimes. But since I want to be a writer I might just break out of my shell and talk about the subject. They all know I'm doing it anyways hahaha
ReplyDeleteI just went through my entire blog -- wow, what a big job! There really wasn't very many things I felt I had to delete. I didn't want to delete much either because everything on here is 100% me! Why should I hide that?
ReplyDeleteSince I just went through the trouble of editing the entire thing, I should link it to FB, it's already linked to Twitter.
I understand! But this will give you a slightly wider audience. But it will make you stop & think a little bit before you write. But you are fine! I have never known you to say mean things to anyone on here--that you wouldn't say to their face!
ReplyDeleteI told my best friend and she was like why didn't you tell me earlier? My mom actually stumbled upon it and sent me an e-mail asking if she could read it. I of coarse said yes, but it was nice that she asked for permission and all.
ReplyDeleteI started my blog for me and didn't care whether or not anyone read it. A couple of months ago, I noticed that one of my "real" life friends commented on it. I sort of gasped because I wondered how she found it. Well, she has a blog of her own for family pics & stories but I never thought she would look at my profile and find my blog. I was so surprised.
ReplyDeleteAfter I thought about it, I realized that I would be lucky to have a friend like that read my blog. She ha some great advice. Now, I am not about to advertise it on FB as I am still somewhat reserved about that but if anyone should find it, then I am happy to share my life with them.
BTW, Twitter is addicting. :D
I just did it this past month or so and I haven't really had a problem with it. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a weird topic for me. I tried to be anonymous, but then I started posting pictures and stuff. I don't know...a few friends know about it, but I don't promote it on my Twitter because I'm using my Twitter for professional things mostly. It's been fun having a few friends read it, but I definitely wouldn't want my whole sorority reading it or anything.
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