You may have recently noticed that my posts recently have been fewer and far between.
Like some other bloggers in Chile, namely Andrea and Kyle, I feel as though I have nothing more to say about life in Chile, because it's no longer "life in Chile"...it's just...life.
I've been thinking about this a lot. I considered stopping to blog altogether. This wouldn't be the end of the world for me, because I have a personal blog with my friends so I could still write for an audience, although a much smaller one.
But then I thought about the members of my family who read this blog and tell me that they feel more connected to me through my writing. I don't want to end that. So then I thought maybe I'd put a password on the blog so I could write more personal things.
I don't really like that idea though, because then if someone asked for the password and I didn't really feel like giving it to them I would feel bad.
And then it dawned on me. In the end, this is MY blog. The title even indicates that very well. It says nothing about Chile or being an expat or traveling. It's just mine. So I can write whenever and how ever much I want. It might not be about Chile. I might write five posts in a row about my cat. I can do that.
I think it's inevitable, however, that some posts will be about Chile. After all, I'm still constantly reminded that I'm "different", like today when I had to stifle laughter and remember not to contradict my suegra (Jack's mother) when she said the reason I have a cold is because of the fuertes cambios de temperatura (strong changes in temperature).
So bear with me, audience, as this blog goes through some growing pains. I'll still be here, but maybe not as much. As always, you can write me an email if you have specific questions about Chile of if you want to know if I'm still alive. I'd even accept suggestions for posts if you've got those.
6 comments:
It just gets hard to write about Chile when the audience is expecting funny expat stories and for the most, those things don't happen to you nearly as much!
But I am in total agreement. This blog has your name on it. Write what you want to write!
I like that your life in Chile is now just life! The thing I appreciate about your blog is your honesty. So keep writin', I'll keep following along :)
I'm baaaack! Hi! :) I 100% agree and actually don't get why people feel the need to close blogs and start new ones like it's a major life event or your readers can't make the mental shift so it's necessary. Then again, I'm not the artsy fartsy type so I thought maybe it was just me who doesn't get it BUT glad to hear I'm not alone. Keep it up and I'm back to my blog world trying to read and do a little writing too.
I agree with you 100%. that's the fun part about it, it's your blog and so be inspired to write about YOU. like you said, the title has no mention of countries (unlike mine) but sometimes when I write about fashion, or recipes I can do so, because of the original thought behind the blog: it's my own personal diary/journal.
saludos. hehe we have the same thing about weather changes, if the sound wind is blowing: Jugo- then you are prone to headaches, etc...
Kyle: Exactly!
Katie: Thanks! I just checked out your blog. I like it. Good luck with the move to the end of the world...
Cincinati Chile: You ARE back! Yay! Welcome back.
Croatian_Latina: Thanks for stopping by! I'm gonna check out your blog now.
I completely understand this one. When I got back to the states last year I had this weird period of time where I totally lost myself on my blog. Like... "Am I not interesting enough to blog now that I'm back in the US? Am I boring everyone? Do I suck?" ha, but I agree with your POV. Our blogs are whatever the hell we want to make of them! :) Hope you keep writing in any case, wherever that may be.
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