The Blonde Lab

by Lindsay Baltimore

By

Crossroads

 

 Recently,

I have given some serious thought to this crazy world of “blogging”.

Is this truly my calling?
Is it taking away too much time from my family?
Do people even CARE what I have to say or what I am wearing?

What are my goals for this little blog?

purse: Fun Vintage Living 

It’s easy to see the blessings Lee La La brings me:
Extra revenue to my family.

Gorgeous goodies pouring in my mail box as though it is Christmas morning.

Heartfelt comments that leave me in giggles and tears both.

Knowing I’ve touched someone with my words.

Accepting that I am NOT ALONE.


And then there are times when I feel unworthy.

Not good enough.

Not creative enough.

As though I can’t possibly write one more post without sounding repetitive.

Writers block?

Forget about it.

And you know what?
You can’t “fake it”.

{Your readers will call your bluff}


The truth is,

it has been quiet in these parts the last two weeks.

The switch to word press has put me under the radar for some reason.

Traffic is low.

Comments are low.

Apparently, there is some sort of glitch in the reader feed.

Typically, I would stress like mad over this.

But today? I am ok with it.

It just means I have to work a little bit harder.

God is ALWAYS good.

Landyn:
tank: baby gap
…..
Lindsay:
denim top: Forever 21
skirt: Target
shoes: Target
belt: Gap
headband: Spunky Junky

necklace: Love Stitched 

Landyn’s hair clip: Bip and Bop 

I am writing this to tell you where my heart is.

I definitely have days where I want to throw in the towel.

I have unclear visions of where I want to take this blog.

But the more I get into my own head,

the more I realize:

Blogging is SO therapeutic for me.

It allows me to put my thoughts out there.

Get it all out.

Be ME!

Blogging means being vulnerable.

You are putting yourself out there with each and every post,

hopefully, free of fear and insecurity.

My goal for now, is to speak what is on my heart.

Follow my gut.

Have no regrets.

Do what is best for ME.

Everything else will fall into place.
{with or without the astronomical traffic}

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Comments

  1. Love <3 Thank you for not leaving. Some of us don't comment a lot because we're busy but we still read. It doesn't mean we do not appreciate or adore. Honest. xo

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  2. Great post! Sometimes we get so caught up in the numbers, followers, comments, being “in”, that we forget about why we blog to begin with, that we all started out with 5 followers, but even at 5, it was people who TRULY cared and who truly meant something meaningful with each comment. So whether you have 3 comments a day or 300 comments a day, keep being yourself and posting about what’s in your heart. Like you said, God is good, NO MATTER WHAT! Have a great rest of the day, friend! 🙂

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  4. I love this post! Thanks! Exactly what I was thinking. Seriously, now that I have gone back to work full time, forget it, I simply don’t have the time to blog anymore. It’s going to be 2 posts a week from now on and it breaks mny heart but it;s my life and it’s just the way it is.I also go through periods of really low traffic and then it picks up again. No clue what that;s about but your not alone. Also I get my feelings hurt really easilly, like if I don’t get many comments I feel really bad and like no one cares and maybe they don’t? I don’t know but I can totally relate. I also feel like htere are blog “clicks” and that really bugs me too. I have always kinda been on my own and sometimes I have tried to reach out certain bloggers I won’t name and they never even bother to email me back:( I get my feelings hurt easily in this little blog world. ANyway, I have been missing you and feeling like we used to corespond much more but I don’t know if it’s because I am just not online as much or what? ANyway, I’ll have your button up this afternoon Linds. I resised it for you and all:) I love you girl.
    By the way I think this is my very favorite what ou wore post ever. You look gorgeous. AMAZING. I’m seriious!

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  6. Hi love. Wonderful post. Been reading your blog for a while now. Imagine my surprise when your message popped up in my etsy box. Seriously. Goose bumps. 🙂
    I feel your pain. Blogging is hard. Just started up my biz blog last month. I am learning it is all.about.balance. Truly. Family, life, business, marriage, bills, etc. etc. etc.
    So thankful to have found you out here in blogland. You are an inspiration. Truly.
    Thank you for being you and for being REAL. Something many bloggers forget to be.
    My philosophy is to just “turn it all over” God will provide and truly guide you in the direction you are supposed to go in.
    XO~Amanda
    RBCC

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  7. i did get your email girl! and i am such a big fan of your blog that i NOTICED your blog was not on my blog roll and i ended up googling your blog 🙂 that’s how much i love it! 🙂

    oh and you’re looking gorgeous by the way.

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  8. I always love your honesty, and I am glad you are keeping it real! You keep me here, and I love everything you do. Miss you!! Coffee soon please 🙂

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  9. Great post! Blogging is definitely hard sometimes, and it’s nice to know that I’m not alone in this!

    You have been one of my favorite bloggers since the day I “met” you! You are such a wonderful person, and I think people definitely see that! After about two days of not seeing your new posts show up, I was like “Where is Lindsay?!” It may take a little bit of time, I have no doubt that people will be wondering where you are and will find you over here.

    I love the cute pictures too!

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  11. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I think we are sisters separated at birth!!! (And not just because of our hair…lol) There are SO SO many times that I read your blog and your posts are like reading my own thoughts!! It is seriously CRAZY!!! I have been TOTALLY questioning this whole blogging thing, too!! I LOVE it and it is SO therapeutic for me too, but there are times that I start to feel like it takes away from the “other” parts of my life!!! And I have been struggling with just how much of “me” to share and how much is TOO much!! I SO understand exactly what you are saying here, girl!!! Love ya!!!

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  14. lindsay i love your blog and you now have a forever follower in me.it was amazing to meet you and your precious spirit at blogsugar. i have never had this from my blog:

    “extra revenue to my family.
    gorgeous goodies pouring in my mail box as though it is Christmas morning”

    teach US fledglings how to get there!!

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  17. we definitely all still love you lots and i agree with other ladies that we would miss you much if you gave it up! i have the same feelings though—recently switched to wordpress, am still small but see all the “big ladies” saying stuff like “it’s all overwhelming” “i don’t have time now” and i wonder if i’m just trying to “get big” but then when i am big, i’ll just want to give it up…..does that make any sense? thanks for sharing your heart and your story with us all. many blessings!

    Andi

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  20. The new fb is probably making it hard for some people to see when you have new posts 🙁 I always check your blog itself to make sure I didnt miss anything. I also have been meaning to tell you that I Love love love the new blog since you switched to wordpress. the colours are fabulous! and i love the outfit you’re wearing in this post. keep blogging if you love it because we love reading it!!!!

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  21. lindsay – i really love your blog! i read it every day and i have to be honest, i don’t really like the new format, mostly because of my own quirkiness. when you post a story or something and i have to click something to continue, something inside of me owns a pet peeve about it. i just want to read the story or see the craft and i dont want to do any other work for it. so ok its laziness??!! its the truth and i have to own it. i just wanted you to have my feedback because i love your blog soo much!

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  22. Your blog was the first one iv ever been on. I was researching how to make headbands when i came across it. Now i have done all your Diy projects and read it after every new post. I enjoy it very much! I didn’t even know what a blog was! Maby i was living under a rock or something. Lol. Any keep up with the great work and follow your heart.

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  23. I totally understand where you are coming from. I was kinda feeling like this the other day (i’m sure we all have at some point!) It sounds like you got it all worked out. Do it for fun, do it for an outlet, and it takes away the pressure!

    Cute cute outfit, too!

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  24. I think that as long as you’re thinking about whether you want to keep blogging, that’s the best start. You don’t want to become too consumed that you can’t even think of a world outside of it, but of course, you don’t want to act rashly either.

    I love your outfit so much!

    http://www.wearingitall.blogspot.com

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  25. Yeah…blogging sucks…haha. I totally hear you. I had big plans for my blog but I have a very demanding job and a 17 month old daughter. I don’t want my blog time to take away from them so I am currently choosing to keep my blog low key. Maybe when baby # 2 comes and I am off work I will really try to launch it but for now, I blog for me.

    Keep up the great work. I really like your new format!

    C

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  28. i totally missed your move…but i love your blog so much that i just went looking for you after seeing no updates on my feed and refound it! you’re a fabulous blogger and a total inspiration to littler bloggers like me, so don’t you ever stop ;)!

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  29. I feel your pain! I have a very small blog that very few people know about, so I can only imagine the pressure you might feel, having such a larger following, but I totally understand the wondering wether it is all worth it.
    I am so conflicted on my own blogging. It is mainly a diary of sorts for us, so we can always look back and see what we were up to; it is also a way for friends and family to see what we’re up to for the most part. But there is a part of me that thinks it would be awesome for it to be a money-making thing for us too, so I’m currently trying to explore that.
    And anyway, if it means anything to you, you and your blog are very inspirational to me!! So please keep up the wonderful work you do!! 🙂

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  30. I find blogging is normally the first thing to go when I’m overwhelmed. It is a place to express yourself and thoughts, but I’ve found that I never want it to take the place of time. Time with my littles, time with my sweet guy, and time to enjoy the simplicity of life. I enjoy the friendships I’ve made, but they never replace the friendships face to face with someone!

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