Saturday, May 7, 2011

Does Blogging Validate Me?

I just realized how vain my blog is.  It just yells "Hey!  Look at me!  I have it together.  Pretty cool aren't I?"  I mean I am vain, I love 'good' pictures of myself and I do think I have it pretty much together.  But is my need for validation so strong I need you to know it too?

That folks is the mood I am in today.  Feeling like what's it all for?  Ever feel that way?

I do get a lot of pleasure from my blog and have met some new friends.  Being home all day with little ones, it is nice to have an outlet.

I just wonder.
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12 comments:

  1. Kim CampbellMay 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I actually don't feel that way when I read your blog. I feel welcome, like a good friend.

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  2. Betty2ToneMay 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    You don't sound vain at all! I think blogging is just another way to connect with people who have similar interests. I know the feeling though. I feel silly doing things like outfit posts, like why would anyone care what I'm wearing on any given day. Then again I love looking at other people's outfit posts

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  3. Dolly Cool ClareMay 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I agree totally with Betty2Tone, I too feel sometimes quite concious about the waffling on about myself thing, and feeling silly doing outfit posts - although I worry more what my family and friends think as they actually know me and I don't want them to think I'm being full of myself etc.! To be honest though, people seem to like what I blog about, and I always get more comments on outfit/hair posts so I'll carry on doing them. I always enjoy your posts and find them interesting :))

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  4. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Every woman alive likes to see flattering pictures of herself! However, posting them on a blog is no more vain than getting dolled up for a night out. It makes you feel beautiful and if someone doesn't appreciate it, just as in the person, they don't have to look.

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  5. Kim CampbellMay 7, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    And seeing post of how others look and dress is an inspiration!

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  6. The Vintage Housewife...May 7, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    vain...vain...girl you/ blog are most un vain...i love the realness to you. I have myself struggled with this issue...who am i...then i think...this is me...i am wonderfully made...and well we gotta have joy...fashion & love of our families...well its just the best part of this bloggin fun...you scream family...and appreciation for the simple things! I agree with all the comments...inspiration!!!!!! yes you are!!!! Cat

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  7. CoedithMay 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks girlies! (for the validation : ) hehe! I over think things sometimes. It is so fun to chat with other gals who have similar interest and might appreciate something like a new-to me, set of juice glasses-right along with me. Authentic for me is not a word associated with vintage living but plain ol' living, true to you and yours. Blogging can create temptation to fudge on that here and there, giving a false impression. I would hope if we ever met you wouldn't be disappointed.

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  8. KittyMay 7, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    You always seem a lovely person to me, just natural and never full of yourself. Personally I'm always self-conscious about my blog!

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  9. JGOMay 8, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    You are a beautiful person, and have a gorgeous family...Their is no vain in you...I always feel so welcome when coming to visit your blog.

    Happy Mother's Day!!!
    xo,
    Jacqueline

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  10. ShannonMay 8, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I think it's wonderful to have good pics of yourself. After my mom passed, it was terribly hard to find photos of her because sometime in the mid 80's she started taking all the photos.
    Also, blogging to me is what a friend of mine calls "the new back fence." I don't have other housewives/homemakers/stay at home moms (pick your descriptor) to stand at the back fence and yak with about the kids, the house, what's for dinner...so I do it with my blog.
    Finally I'll say you have a unique voice and some really good things to say. It is hard sometimes for us to maybe make different choices that the neighbors about how to live...I mean, around here we're known as "the family who doesn't have video games." I like reading about your bold choices with regard to how you rear your children...doing what you absolutely think is right for your family is what it's all about, and you are VERY inspiring to read.

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  11. Straight Talking Mama!May 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    oh no I read the second one before the first DOH! no no no not at all, I do understand how you feel cos I feel like that to but that's essentially what blogging is, it's like a public diary I think!

    I'm going to shout out loud

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG!

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  12. lainieMay 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I love your blog. I personally enjoy it because I feel as if you are a similar person to me, in my mid 30s, mom, vintage dresser since a teenager,tattooed, etc. It kind of makes me feel as if it is ok to still like the things i do at my age. Does that seem weird? We all need validation that we are "ok".

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