tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post5530378975452653061..comments2021-06-11T15:59:27.055-04:00Comments on Mommytown: Shhh honey, Mommy's blogging about that funny thing you said yesterday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post-69618563878934025922010-03-23T17:38:33.991-04:002010-03-23T17:38:33.991-04:00Thanks for your comment, Fearless Formula Feeder. ...Thanks for your comment, Fearless Formula Feeder. I totally relate to what you're saying. I think it's a little disingenuous of me to act like I'm not seeking fame and fortune through my blog. Because I am. Even though I know that is a very unlikely scenario; it's still a scenario I enjoy fantasizing about. And it keeps me going on those Cinderella days when all I'm doing is cutting other people's toe nails and providing a shoulder for someone to wipe their nose on. <br /><br />My blog has been a really great way to share my writing with other people. I am not knocking that aspect of blogging at all. I think my issue is how I feel pressured (sort of) to spend as much or more time marketing my blog as I do writing it if I ever want it to be more than just a needle in a haystack. I wish being a writer didn't entail so much self-promotion, but that's not going to change anytime soon. <br />Who am I kidding? I can barely type this comment because my kids will not leave me alone. No wonder I'm not out there doing my own PR.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594559534756034407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post-68576172404990220792010-03-23T01:42:29.035-04:002010-03-23T01:42:29.035-04:00I totally see where you are coming from, even thou...I totally see where you are coming from, even though I am probably a prime example of the very narcissism you're talking about. But in my defense, I only started blogging b/c I was angry and needed an outlet while I waited for someone to agree to publish my book. Well, the book is still in limbo, but the blog has grown exponentially... and for now, that has to suffice.<br /><br />Because of this, I find myself paying far more attention to the blog then is probably healthy, but I can't justify giving that time/attention to a book that may never find a home. As a writer, I need to get my thoughts out somehow... and the blogosphere is as good a place as any, IMO. Do I obsessively check my Google Analytics? You bet. Does it keep me sane by giving me a creative and professional outlet, a "break" from the monotony of my mommy life, and the ability to parent better b/c I have a sense of self worth (regardless of how pitiful it make me to find my self worth in how many people read my silly blog)? You bet.<br /><br />However, I definitely think that the mommy blog phenomenon has reached a fever pitch, and I see your point! I just wanted to be honest about my own shortcomings...:) Love your blog, by the way...The Fearless Formula Feederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431179746019087708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post-77397577788040136522010-03-21T15:07:59.432-04:002010-03-21T15:07:59.432-04:00I'm with you, I would love to know who, and ho...I'm with you, I would love to know who, and how many people are reading my blog.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729520280679718517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post-69285258864689635852010-03-20T12:25:36.733-04:002010-03-20T12:25:36.733-04:00You are so right! I would love every minute of it...You are so right! I would love every minute of it. Your life's not boring though--it's HARD WORK and you do it so well.<br />One Proud MamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post-48182109227237513432010-03-18T18:38:07.819-04:002010-03-18T18:38:07.819-04:00Thanks, guys. I was afraid this post was a little ...Thanks, guys. I was afraid this post was a little too mean. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who feels this way. Pioneer Woman the movie? Good for her (she wrote, seething with jealousy). I would love for someone to turn my blog into a movie. It would be one boring movie, but my mom and I would be loving every minute of it. I don't even want to drive a stupid Chevy for a month. Move my millions of car seats? No thank you, Chevy. I'm good.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting despite my lack of swag. I appreciate it. <br /><br />ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594559534756034407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post-17142304313540786902010-03-18T15:29:53.389-04:002010-03-18T15:29:53.389-04:00My husband sent me this article last week....right...My husband sent me this article last week....right after I heard that Pioneer Woman has sold the rights to a movie. <br /><br />I am with you. I don't get the mass marketing thing, the quest for sponsership, the desire to live life on Twitter. Ugh. What happened to go old fashioned writing being appreciated as opposed to who Chevy just picked to "test drive" a car for a month (Which just happened here in DFW to five mommmy bloggers)???<br /><br />Keep on writing, Mommytown! I am reading even if you don't have a Fleurville to give away :)Phillips Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477867770142061901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015948361468810650.post-72539419888935008262010-03-18T15:04:16.485-04:002010-03-18T15:04:16.485-04:00It is hard to be an ethical person in this day and...It is hard to be an ethical person in this day and age. I admire you for being clear on your priorities.<br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com