Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF). We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like). Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.
And now for this week’s sentence to finish: “The best and worst parts of blogging are…“
And the next sentence to finish: “My bucket list includes…”
The best and worst parts of blogging are….
I guess with everything does come the good with bad.
And with blogging there is no exception to the rule.
Lets start with the good, because it is always nice to start out on a positive note, I think.
The Good
Definitely must say the absolute best part is the friends I have made. Seriously with the exception of Kera from Nugget on a Budget, I haven’t met anyone else that I actually blog alongside of daily, but still these writers have become some of my dearest friends. I feel blessed to call them quite simply friends!
Yay for awesome meetups. And so loved getting to actually meet one of my bestie bloggers in person with Kera from Nugget on a Budget!!
I also learned how to be a bit more organized, because I can face it the Gemini in me is anything, but organized. Drives my husband a bit crazy how I can have a huge pile of papers, but still know where everything is.
Well, it was no different in writing and had my thoughts scattered about. And I am also not one for writing a schedule, but I have been forced to do so and must admit it had made the blogging process a bit less complicated to pre-schedule my posts and have written in my MacBook/iPad notepad when and where I am publishing certain articles.
Truly Love the Notepad App for Getting Organized!!
Next up has to be self worth, which is probably one of the other huge incentives for me with blogging, because I seriously have truly gained an identity from this and really does make me feel like I have a purpose in life then just cleaning up after my kids all day long. As Seinfeld would say, “Not that there is anything wrong with that!” But still it is nice to have something that is all my very own (I now I touched upon this when we posted about why we blog, but still is a huge bonus in my book).
Blogging Has Helped in Gaining This for Sure!!
Now for the bad, because with all the good a little of the negative must be involved (thankfully only one real negative, but it is a big one), too.
The Bad
For me, the biggest drawback is the time it does take to blog and share.
I can write an article pretty quick, but all that comes along with this gig takes up more time then one can imagine.
Those who blog, I am confident can relate and know I have had conversations with other bloggers sharing this same sentiment.
Balance is one word that has come to light more times in these so-called conversations and many including myself have still not really found that illusive concept and put it into practice.
This Is How I Feel Many Days!!I struggle daily and even though I do get a ton done on any given day, I am still struggling with juggling my family, my blog, my design company and so much more.
I leave you with this, if you have found this so-called thing known as balance, can you please share with me. Because as much as I absolutely love blogging for all the positives I shared, I still need help with this one major negative!
Now it is your turn to tell us the best and worst parts of blogging for you!!
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Karen says
wow… great post babe…balance, self worth…so true… I need to get more organized with my writing, I usually add photos and schedule the post then write later, but I often forget about some posts…need a better systerm
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Janine Huldie says
Trust me Karen, I am a work in progress, but the note pad has been helping. I even write up the bare bones of the post at my weekly chiropractor appointment. Then, I copy, paste and schedule it later. And usually then worry about photos and such before I post it. I find this seems to work the best for me at this point, but if I found something even better would totally share with you!! 🙂
Betty Taylor says
Your post is so right on! Blogging is not easy, there are days when I just don't want to do it, but once I get started I am fine.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks for sharing with me Betty and I know it really does have its moments, but thankfully I still feel the good outweighs the bad by far!! 🙂
gigigirl says
Very proud of you. You're doing a great job! xxoo Aunt Gloria
Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Aunt Gloria!! xoxo 🙂
Billybuc says
I don't really have any negatives to say about blogging…the best part is meeting people on a more personal level….that's it, Janine. You can stick a fork in this boy because I am done.
Talk to you tomorrow.
Janine Huldie says
Agreed with you meeting others on a personal level and we made it to Friday, Bill!! 🙂
notinjersey says
the hardest part for me is stressing over changes and how to handle them. this thing with ad sponsors is a big one right now! there's this other site adproval.com which is similar to passionfruit and looks to be free. I'm not sure if I should swtch over or just stop sponsorships all together. it's not like I ever get paid for them!
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Janine Huldie says
I hear you Dara and I actually looked it better after reading your site. I am so on the fence right now, because I have made a few dollars off of it in the past. They are charging $50 for a year or $9 per month. It makes more sense to take the year if you were do do it because it is more then double the cost if you pay per month. But still couldn't bring myself to pay them yet and really not sure. Sucks and would love to know how others feel as well on this!
ourhomeonderanged says
Not sure you could have said it much better than this. Meeting people does make all the difference, but it's the new and sometimes shared experiences that really make it cool. As for the bad, oh, let's save that for my post. 😉
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Janine Huldie says
Oh I look forward to your take on this Melissa and sure you will nail it. Thanks so much for your input!! 🙂
MelChi says
I love reading about your blogging journey. Seriously can't believe how far you've come! Haven't forgotten to mail you about the new health blog design, sorry – been a bit hectic this side. Totally agree with you on the friendships. I have met a couple of really special people through blogging (not in real life…yet!), who I consider to be friends. That and the creative expression I get from blogging are pros. As for the downside…I have to say the marketing is a bit of a pain for me. I don't think I do it right and frankly I just don't have the time to spend hours pimping my blog everywhere…it takes the joy out of writing out of it for me. Hope you have a lovely weekend!!! I for one, can't wait for 6pm today. Dexter and hubby is making super…oh yea!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Mel and sounds like dinner is going to be amazing. I did mock something up with a graphic I found on iStockPhoto that was pretty reasonable (like 1 credit–I have an account with them). So, when you are ready and have time definitely do message me and look forward to working with you and trying to help you on this. And enjoy your weekend 🙂
massholemommy says
I have met tons of other Boston bloggers because we are all part of a big networking group, so we all meet up occasionally and know each other at different blogging events. It's really nice, actually.
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Janine Huldie says
I think you mentioned this me and still think this is awesome that you have been able to do this!! 🙂
@LRConsiderer says
Very balanced over here – NOT!
It sure is a thinker.
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Janine Huldie says
Lizzi, thank you for letting me know it isn't just me who hasn't found the key to blogging balance!! 🙂
Dani Ryan says
I was nodding my head at everything you said, janine! So glad I could link-up today!
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Janine Huldie says
I just saw it and that was truly the perfect article to linkup with us. Thank you for sharing it here and hoping you have a great weekend now 😉
Rosey says
Totally relating to everything you said. And I'm a Gemini too, with a stack of papers that drives ME crazy…yet I know where everything is. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I knew I already loved you Rosey, but now I know why!! Seriously us Gemini's have to stick together!! 🙂
Eddy says
Wonderful as always ;have a wonderful day .
Eddy.
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Eddy and you, too!! 🙂
Kate says
The positives definitely outweigh the negative, but the negative definitely is a time sucker!
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Janine Huldie says
You are so right Kate. A total time sucker indeed!!!
nothingbythebook says
You're really the most amazing "Give-back" blogger I know. I think you're totally entitled to slack off on commenting and sharing on other people's blogs! xoxo
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Jane and seriously you put such a smile on my face today. Thank you for that!! 🙂
LisaAndAshley says
No balance here, sadly. Wish there was…working on it all the time, but this gig is hard core! 😉 Love this post.-Ashley
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Ashley and seriously we need to find a cure, but doesn't seem to be one for this!!
Chris @HyeThymeCafe says
Love that you managed to slide in a Seinfeld quote. I got a chuckle yesterday when I heard jokes/rumors about the royal baby being named according to Seinfeld … George (as in Costanza), Alexander (as in Jason Alexander), Louis (as in Julia Louis Dreyfus). 🙂
Janine Huldie says
I so didn't hear about that Chris, but I think Seinfeld still touches so much of our everyday life's, because like he said it was a show about nothing and everything all in the same. And yes, I have seen every episode and still love that show, so my pleasure in quoting!!
maggieamada says
I'm still searching for balance myself. I've met some women who claim there is no such thing and I should just give up right now but I think balance is perhaps the journey to try to achieve that happy place within ourselves where we are comfortable with where we are and where we are going (like Kerri's blog post stated yesterday). 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Maybe that is it and seriously not sure Maggie, but willing to find out. Thanks!! 🙂
Lisa @ Golden Spoons says
YES to the balance thing!!! And everything else, but especially the balance. If someone shares that secret with you PLEASE let the rest of us in on it!! (Very cool that you have actually met a blogging buddy, too! I haven't but hope to sometime soon!)
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Janine Huldie says
If I do find this out, I promise you I will share it with you and everyone else I know and needs help with it. Seriously though, glad to know it really isn't just me!!
dishofdailylife says
I think you totally hit it on the nose!! I agree with everything you said. But I do love it!
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Janine Huldie says
Michelle, glad it isn't just me and you are right though how I love it so, too!!
basicallyb says
Balance is a huge part of blogging & I think that elephant graphic says it all!
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basicallyb says
Balance is a huge part of blogging & I think that elephant graphic says it all!
My recent post FTSF: The best and worst parts of blogging….
Janine Huldie says
Bianca, I know an when I found the picture, I knew it spoke volumes!!! 🙂
Michelle Liew says
The biggest drawback is the time, indeed! I agree wholeheartedly. Hey, this hop is nearly 30 weeks old! Congrats, all!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks for noticing that Michelle and for the kind words, too. And I know the time is truly the biggest con for sure!!
@TaoOfPoop says
I love that picture of you and Kera and your kids!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Rachel and I do, too!! 🙂