It's been a while since my last/only post because not only have we been wrapping up the summer, and starting the school year, but I have been struggling with the whole idea of blogging. "Then why did you start a blog?" you may ask. Well...that's a good question! I suppose I was looking for an outlet to record all of my weight loss struggles and victories, and the various processes that I have as a result of continuing to work out my "food" issues, as well as a place to express what's going on in my life. Not to mention that my husband, Ryan, is quite the blogger, and he has spent the last year developing his blog and is getting ready to launch a new website, so stay tuned for that...but I thought if I started a blog then we would have one more area to connect on and enjoy together. Cause, what can I say...I love this guy!
But I think the main reason that I have been struggling is because I can't get away from the feeling that blogging is basically shameless self-promotion. "Gee, my thoughts and ideas are so brilliant and important that I should put them out there for everyone to read!" Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike being the center of attention...I quite like it most of the time...but over the last year, my life has become a bit more quiet, maybe because of the business of it, but I feel like I spend the bulk of my time alone or in situations that feel sort of lonely, and striving to get home so I can just sit down and be still.
However, this past week a very wise friend suggested that writers should write for themselves, not others. I know I was worried that people might perceive my blog as being self-centered, so I avoided writing. I also was avoiding the blog because I have been seriously struggling with a gain of 6 pounds and the efforts of taking that weight off again. I don't feel like I should get to write if I am "failing".
But I know that every.single.person who has been on a weight loss "journey" has experienced relapses and failures. So, I am going to make an effort to write for me, let you in on my life if you're interested, and if not...that's cool too.
Finally, a word on self-promotion/centeredness from my fav comedian, Mr. Brian Reagan:
