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Tuesday 8 May 2012

Compare and Despair

You know, I was going to fill you in on the mad Holy Communion weekend we just had, chat about the Homeland finale, (Can you BELIEVE it's over?), and possibly even touch on our head melting trip to Toys R Us this morning....but then I got waylaid by a runny -nosed grinch of a toddler, who refused to do the decent thing and take a nap, new toys,(from the aforementioned trip), that needed batteries, and predictably enough, a real stinker of a nappy. After that, over a snatched lunch of beans and toast, I couldn't help popping on to the Twittosphere and catching up on a few of my favourite blogs... which I LOVE to do, really I do, but depending on my mood, it  leaves me feeling one of two ways.
If I'm in good form, I usually depart feeling inspired, entertained and thrilled to be part of such a diverse, stimulating, blogging world. If I'm not in great form, a bit stressed or plain old PMTed, I often mooch out feeling a bit deflated, trending thoughts of 'Why didn't I think of that?', and 'Maybe if I was a bit more...,' and, worst of all, 'They're so talented, and I'm so not, and what the hell am I doing?'
Oh yeah baby! NOBODY throws a pity party like moi!
Later though, when I'm all partied out , I remember why I'm doing this blog in the first place-it's a much needed outlet, (and I'm secretly hoping for free stuff), that I've only been doing it for 9 months, (like pregnancy without the piles), that I'm still finding my voice, (though Loverboy assures me I never lost it in the first place), and that I'm still experimenting, learning and growing. And meanwhile, back in the real world, I'm also desperately trying not to mess up the five souls in my care, while peeling the spuds, sticking on a wash and having the odd cheeky snog with Loverboy.
So yes, I know that I CAN'T be those wonderful other bloggers- I'm just not as funny, or as rude, or as clever or as candid. I'd LIKE to be, but it's not who I am, and I'd only end up being the crappier knock- off version anyway. No, all I can really guarantee myself (and you!) is that I'll be honest and authentic and 100% me. That's why when someone, (whose not family!), tells me they read my blog, or leaves a comment, it's such an amazing feeling because it tells me, that just being me, is enough actually and it's worth reading ...and that's a compliment, a relief and a massive buzz all at once. So thank you (yes you!) for reading this- it honestly means the world to me. Now... mind how you go, don't be a stranger, and I'll catch you in the long grass. Emmax
 Ps in case you want to take a peek at a few of my fav blogs here they are.....
http://sahdandproud.wordpress.com/
http://blackwatertown.wordpress.com/
http://www.thevoiceofsarahmiles.com/
http://upyoursginaford.wordpress.com/
http://testosterhome.net/
http://writtenoff.net/
http://motherventing.wordpress.com/
All brilliantly written, yet wonderfully diverse-enjoy!

21 comments:

  1. Wow, thanks for including me :)I'm guessing I'm the rude one? Mahahahahahaha

    All I can say is, you're doing the right thing by being yourself. It took me a while to find my niche and now I love blogging more than ever. Hang in there, interact with people (us! Your fave bloggers) on Twitter and comment on plenty of blogs. Here endeth my wisdom.

    *mwah*

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    1. Of COURSE you're the rude one.... And I love it! Thanks for the advice..I shall take it. Mwah!

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  2. Don't you dare stop blogging Emma!! Your honesty and wit is why I love reading your wee random stories....(and the fact that when you are JK Rowling famous I'll be able to say I knew you and your lovely sis Mary!)

    Keep up the good work!

    Michelle x

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    1. Aw Michelle- you're lovely! Thanks lovexx

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  3. Ah, you are a darling! Your comments on my blog leave me similarly thrilled :)

    Wish you were coming to Britmums live (assuming you're not making the huge journey!)

    Xxx

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    1. I missed that boat! Didn't get organized in time- told you I was a newbie! Next year though...& we'll get a glass of vino in too I'm sure!

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  4. And we would like to hear about the communion too

    And BELIEVE in yourself, I keep telling you, you are great and I am glad you are my friend , blogger or not!

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  5. Aw Brenda- you are officially my chief commenter.... And a great firiend too, thanks babesxx

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  6. So you don't like comments from family?! Well tough-I'm going to keep commenting because it's a fab blog and I'm absolutely 100% not biased at all!! Mary xxx

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  7. Ok it's a load of old nonsense! I'm family so it doesn't matter what i say! Only joking....your posts are truly great reads. I often like not reading them for a few days so I have them to read on the train home!

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    1. Right you two- settle yourselves! I love that you're reading it... But I'd make you anyway!

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  8. I'm subscribing to you now and as such I look forward to more posts about you.
    Some bloggers like to write about concepts and big issues. Others like to post pictures of what they've been up to. Others, like me, get ranty and depressed and write about being that. All valid and if it allows you to knock some shape into ideas you have, feelings you have, and feel a little bit better at the end of the day then so be it.
    As my gran once said 'Anyone with a spell checker can sound like a genius' but as @motherventing advised me when I started out, write from the heart and then you're doing what you need.
    Thanks for mentioning me. With the 'funny, rude, clever and candid' comment and the number of blogs you listed, it does make us all sound like the blogging equivalent of The 7 Dwarfs, which, obviously, makes you Snow White.

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    1. Thanks for that- it means a great deal......especially as you're not family ;-)) (I know you like a bit of winky face action!)
      Oh and for the record, I'm DEFINITELY not Snow White!

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  9. Well, if you needed any better proof of how fabulous you are! Have you seen the Mad blog awards finalists.....? Look twice!

    HUGE x

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    1. Between you and the Britmums and me with that, aren't we just the business!

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  10. I am having one of those days where I am reading other blogs, mainly off the MADs Blog Finalist list, and making myself feel depressed. Everyone else seems to have found their voice, their niche, and writes with such wit and wisdom (this post -case in point).

    I started blogging over 3 years ago now, just for me, and therefore it wasn't a site that was really 'outthere' in the public blogosphere until I joined Mumsnet 6 months ago. Now I feel like I want to up my game and provide something that people look forward to reading and gives good advice.

    I'd be very appreciative if you wouldn't mind taking a quick look at my blog and possibly give me a bit of feedback? Thank you so much.

    www.yummymummyreally.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I will of course! But honestly, it sounds like you have FAR more experience than me with the Blogging. I'll definitely take a peek, and I'm sure pick up a few pointers myself in the process.-I'll do it over the next day or so! Thanks for the comments, Emmax

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  11. Total stranger here, who loves your blog and follows it religiously, and has been busy voting for you over at the MAD blog awards. Keep posting!!! xxx

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    1. Thank you so very much Katherine- that is lovely to hear! Thanks for voting as well- you're a petxx

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  12. Fabulous blog, I'be just added you to my blog as I'm a bit slow and didn't connect twitter and your blog. Fantastic to find another Northern Irish mummy blogger (even though I'm not sure I can really call myself a mummy blogger yet). Huge congrats on your MADS nominations. x

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  13. Thank you!! I'll check yours out too- always great to 'shop local'! I think I'm following you on Twitter too- Emmaxx

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