Why do I blog? Good question. Some mornings I wonder that myself. I mean, it’s not like the internet is short on words, is it? Whole forests have been sacrificed to the ramblings of people who think the world is waiting breathlessly for their next pearl of wisdom. And yet… here I am, still typing.
For me, blogging isn’t about being an authority or having all the answers, far from it. It’s more like a release valve. A place where I can empty out the jumble in my head, tidy it up (a little), and send it out into the world before it clogs me up completely. Sometimes the words come out sharp, sometimes soft, sometimes funny, and maybe even heavy. But at least they’re out.
It’s also my way of rebelling, in a sense. I don’t like being told what to think, what to say, or how to live, and blogging allows me to carve out my own little space where I can say it my way. No interruptions, no edits, no one hovering over my shoulder correcting me. Just me, my thoughts, and the occasional cup of tea gone cold because I got carried away.
But maybe the best part is the conversation that happens after. A stranger reads something I’ve written and says, “Yes, I feel that too,” or “I never thought of it like that,” or even, “You’ve completely lost the run of yourself here.” That’s when I know blogging is more than just me shouting into the void. It’s connection. It’s community.
At the heart of it, I blog because it’s honest. It doesn’t have to be polished or perfect, just true to the moment. Life is messy, families are complicated, mornings are grumpy, and humour is often the only thread holding it all together. Blogging gives me the freedom to capture that mess, wrap it up with a wink or a sigh, and set it free.
So why do I blog? Because it keeps me sane. Because it helps me rebel in small, harmless ways. Because it creates unexpected conversations. And, let’s be real, because it’s cheaper than therapy and far less judgmental.
Mae 🧡
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