I’ll Do What I Want To
It seems everything in life comes full circle, at one point or another.
What’s old becomes new again, or what’s new becomes old.
High school yearbooks have changed over the years, but underneath my picture there used to be quotes, or sayings. Some kids chose their own, other times the yearbook committee staff did the choosing. I can’t remember where mine came from, but it was:
Chatter, Chatter As I Go
and I Go On Forever
As a teenager in high school, and again when I was in college – I didn’t belong to one particular group – my friends were very diverse. I consider my best friend, one I share the most common ground with – is a gal I went to kindergarten with and still keep in touch with. I was sort of the “social butterfly” – hanging out with whatever group or cause held my interest at the moment. I made a lot of friends, but none that remained close.
I’ve always been a reader and writer. Well, I’ve been blogging for almost 2 full years now, and I’ve done enough chattering on this blog, as well as 3 others that I’ve had at one point or another.
I’ve joined forums, nings, Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo Groups, you name it.
As a multi-generational blogger, I hang with many different folks, both my age, and those who are probably the same age as my daughters. I hold many interests – remember, I’m the “reference librarian“ wannabe – and enjoy discussing different topics – food, crafts, fashion, kids, lifestyle, travel. You know, ‘different strokes for different folks.’ That sort of thing.
I thought I had finally found a ‘home’ where I could be comfortable with, let my hair down. Everything was going OK, and then the walls came tumbling down.
When the walls came tumbling down
When the walls came tumbling down
When the walls came tumbling down
everybody ran as they screamed at the sound
…. Def Leppard
This whole mommy blogger thing is just too much and getting on my nerves. Since I’m a Baby Boomer, I’m way too savvy for drama, and when is everybody going to realize who really gives a rats *ss about it? In the end, does it really matter? Although I like to make some income on my blog, in the end-all, it’s not my bread and butter.
- “She’s picking on me”
- “She’s calling me names”
- “She Drinks”
- “She Doesn’t Drink”
The conversations reminded me of when we had to get a mini-van for the kids and sit one in the back, and one in the way-back because “she’s looking out my window.”
waa waa waa…. who needs the drama? I’m no drama queen and I have better ways to spend my time than listening to gossip, following like a lemming off a cliff or trying to make a constructive comment in a forum, and then being one-upped. I don’t need one-upmanship. Or one-upwomanship.
Although I did make several wonderful new friendships and will miss the daily bantering with those few, I know I will continue to visit their blogs and enjoy their tweets.
But see, I left on my own volition, before I got burned at the stake – it wouldn’t be the first time I would have gotten kicked out of a forum, even though it would have been through no fault of my own. I’m keeping track with gum on the bedpost.
I’m so outta there.
So, my blog may lose traffic, I may lose followers, but you know what?
I don’t care.
I blog for me, not traffic, and not stats. Umm um, no more. Been there done that.
If you like my writing, fine. Visit, comment, or subscribe to my blog.
If you don’t….then move on. (It’s even stated in my About Me disclaimer … trust me on that one)
I’ll write what I want to anyway.
For those who are sticking around – thanks. Mwah :kissing:
photo credit: Jim, the Photographer
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Kudos to you for not blogging for anyone else. Everyone seems to be so uptight about everything lately. Sometimes we forget to just let loose and do things for the fun of it.
.-= Kristine´s last blog ..How to use goal setting to move past a work at home slump =-.
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WOW I thought you were describing me
I knew there was a reason I like you and follow your blog and tweets. I definitely understand where you are coming from and it is surely high school drama/stuff.
Hugs to you and kudos for not giving up your blog.
Cat
.-= Cat´s last blog ..My Foray Into Non-partisan Politics via HR3200 Part II =-.
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I agree with you. I’ve always stayed out of the drama. I might not have become as close to some of the other bloggers as I would have, but there is enough drama in real life. I enjoy the people that I can talk to online about blogging and fun things.
.-= Jennifer/Connect with your Teens´s last blog ..Tweens are Everywhere: Five more websites for Tween Girls =-.
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EXACTLY! There isn’t much I really need to say after that. It was the best post I’ve read in forever. Thank you!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Unhealthily overweight: Chapter 1: The history =-.
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Applause!! I’m still here… If they don’t want to listen to you… there’s that red “X” in the upper right hand corner.
.-= Lorie Shewbridge´s last blog ..The Simple Women’s Daybook Meme =-.
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I know what it is like to find a ‘home’ socially and then have it blow up. As we mature and become grandmas, and even before, like when our kids start the high school attitudes and we are forced to take a look at ourselves.
Of course, ‘I’ was never like that – lol. I luv ya gal – and you are stuck with me! **hugs**
.-= Joy OHare´s last blog ..Snacks for the Road =-.
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You’re stuck with me too! I love you for sticking with your principals. That makes you a better blogger (not better than). I once got caught up in the drama on Twitter and I vowed to never do it again. It took a friend to call me out on it, It’s totally out of character for me, so I still don’t know how it happened. Any way, you keep doing what you do best and write what you believe in and good things will come your way.
.-= ConnieFoggles´s last blog ..Comfy Shoes =-.
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I keep hearing about all the drama between bloggers but I truly never see any of it. I personally don’t care what someone is or isn’t, does or doesn’t do – live and let live! If I don’t like stuff on someone’s blog I can always just stop reading it if I want. Just like if you don’t like a tv channel – just turn it off.
I agree with you also – I blog for me!
.-= Robyn’s Online World´s last blog ..Places to Keep my iPhone =-.
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Hi Kristine ~ Yes, I’m having a lot of fun going back to writing whatever’s on my mind. It’s nice to provide content, but it’s also nice to let loose sometimes!
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Hi Cat – Thanks for following – I like saying what-eva sometimes and yes, I admit, sometimes my snarky side comes out!
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Hi Erin! Guess you accept me for what I am, huh? Luv ya!
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Hi Lorie! A face to put with all those terrific emails! So happy to see you here now that you can comment & I’m glad I fixed that! Thanks for visiting!
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Ah! Joy – You’re always there for me! Isn’t it something, drama always seems to follow us around – our own HS days, then our kids, and it doesn’t end? Keeps us on our toes! Luv ya!
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Hey Connie – I know I can always count on you to be my cheerleader or reel me in when need be! Thanks for your support, as always!
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Hi Robyn – I agree – just stop reading if a blog turns you off – just like there’s the “Unfollow” on Twitter – but I’m happy you’re here!
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