Q + A {Answered}

{I just first off have to say how amazingly successful the blog hop on Tuesday was. Our powers combined led to lots of fabulous bloggers linking up, new followers, and interacting with new blogs! I was definitely looking to update my Reader with blogs of a variety of subjects/interests and was glad to see many new faces. I'm humbled by the whole experience -- look at that number over there -- after nearly 4 years of blogging I just might tip past 1,000 for once! I'm grateful that there are those who want to read what I have to say. :) I'm going to spend more time this weekend going through all the blogs who participated in the link-up and say hello! Thanks!}

 Two weeks ago I opened up my blog for questions. Here they are! They are actually a well-rounded mix of questions -- but also -- focus mainly on blogging. For someone who is new here I thought these would be quite helpful to have answered and see how my blog has grown over time and hear my opinions on blogging in general.

If you want to ask something -- go for it. I always accept questions and will gladly answer!
 
{Ang asked...}
What is your biggest fear about becoming a mother? I think the logistics of motherhood boggles my mind. I'm such a PLANNER and want to know just exactly HOW things will work. That's not how it's done.

How has that fear changed since you found out your were expecting? It doesn't matter how many pregnancy or parenting books I read, my answers won't be in them.

{Krysten asked...}
What is one thing you wish you could change about the blog world? Competition. Blog for yourself and the numbers will eventually come. Or maybe they don't. It's not about that (but it is a nice feeling to see your hard work "recognized" in the internet even if that's lame).

My magic wand.

{Holly asked...}
Do your friends and family know about your blog? Have they always know about your blog? If not, what was it like when they found out? I link my blog through my Facebook. So... they "know." That doesn't mean they read it. I've caught my husband reading it a few times but I'm not sure if he makes it a part of his daily routine. And, sometimes I write about things that aren't interesting to people I know in real life. For example, link ups. I'm sure they do not care one bit about my link up posts since they usually aren't about my current life...just surveys and the such.

The husband. I think he reads my blog just to make fun of me at a later date. ;)

What is your biggest pet peeve with bloggers? Complaining. It's okay that you don't have any followers, any giveaways or sponsorships. Do you know how LONG it took me to even host a giveaway? Like two years. So I spent two years blogging without doing any of the "fun" blog things people have come to expect. It takes time. Don't hit up your twitter feed with complaints that no one is following your blog and no one wants to buy ad space. Your attitude will surely ruin it for advertisers!


{Nora asked...}
How much time do you dedicate to blogging, say each week? I have a desk job so I can check email and draft up posts throughout the day... so that's a hard question to answer. Before I head to work I take about an hour to blog, read blogs, and check email. I come home and spend about an hour doing the same. Throughout the day when I'm bored at work, I usually clear out my Reader. It does sound like a part time job when I write it out like that, huh?

How did you grow your blog- or did you pay any attention to that at all? I didn't pay any attention to that. Sure, it was nice to hit 500 followers one day. I think I even did a giveaway for 700 followers because it seriously took THREE Years. But, again, that's okay. I have joined blogger networking groups and participate in link-ups...but not constantly or even regularly. I sometimes want to market my blog and other times -- I don't.


How do you make sure you meet ad swap deadlines? I just do. I don't know!

How do you always come up with original posts like on a regular basis? Easy. I just talk about my life. Things I've bought or places I've traveled. I have a million ideas in my head all at once. Sometimes I have boring weeks and I stay home and clean all weekend. I won't blog about THOSE days but most days we are busy. Preparing for a baby. Weekend trips. Someone had a birthday. Since I blog for "me" first, I always document those times. I want to go back and remember all our crazy times!