Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Your Questions Answered



Yesterday I asked if you had any questions.  You did!  Today I answer them.  I think I can squeeze most of them in, so let's get started!

Q.  What made me start my blog?

A.  Around the year 2000 I wrote for a page called DyingDays.  It was a site around before blogs were popular.  There were about 10 writers and we shared pieces that gave insight into our lives.  It was mostly spiritual and reflective, but non-religious.  It was a lot of fun.

In 2009 I began my first blog, Just Jill: Thoughts From A Curious Mind.  It's still out there in the ether, ha!  I had a lot on my mind and I really wanted to write about it.  Looking back, that was probably when I started my spiritual seeking.  I lacked discipline, however, and some of the things I wrote about didn't have real insight.  Besides that, there was no real unity of purpose.  It was just whatever came to mind.  I don't regret it, because you have to take a step to start on the journey.  I think that's what that was.

In 2012 I decided to start this blog.  But this time I wanted to do it with purpose.  I picked things that I was good at and enjoyed so that I would keep up with it.  If you look through the timeline on the side, you'll see some dry periods, but I have always come back.  I really enjoy writing and having a clear focus has helped me to continue writing.  I also like to look back.  This blog is a photo album or scrapbook of sorts.

As a sidenote, in between and during all this I attempted a novel and a short story with some other garbage thrown in for good measure.  The blog, however, was immediate and satisfying.

So long story short, I started this blog because I wanted to write.  I write what I write because I like it and there's never a shortage of material.

Q.  Why did I elect to participate in the Ultimate Blog Challenge?

A.  This summer when I challenged myself to write 30 posts in 30 days, I thought there must be some challenge in which to take part.  I scoured the internet and found two that seemed good.  I chose this one because it looked great.  There weren't any crazy rules and it seemed like it would be a lot of fun.  And it is!  Lastly, I was hoping for more traffic.  I got it and it's exciting!

Q.  Do I do my handiwork in social settings?

A.  I bring crochet when I visit friends.  They have grown to expect it.  I don't bring things to meetings, though.  I've always felt too rude, but I've wanted to!

Q.  What's the most unusual thing I've crocheted?

A.  I don't think I've made anything weird, though now I want to!  My husband jokes about crochet underwear, but I don't think I'll do it.  Then again, Christmas is coming!

Q.  What is my favorite thing to make and how often do I make it?

A.  For food, probably pizza.  I make it sometimes weekly but at least a couple times a month.  For crafts, blankets and granny squares and often blankets made of granny squares.  I'm usually working on a granny square.

So, there you have it, your questions answered.  I hope to see you all come back here even after the blog challenge ends next week.  It's been great having people to interact with on a regular basis.  Before this I think a few friends and my mom were the only readers!  While I appreciate their readership wholeheartedly, it's been so great to branch out!!


You might also like:
Finding Joy in What You Do
Autumn Blessing
The Ultimate Blog Challenge Facebook Page


16 comments:

  1. Great questions and answers and I liked getting to know you a little better. Crochet Underwear to funny. Pizza especially homemade is so yummy. I will be back past the challenge as I enjoy your blog a lot.

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    1. Thank you! I may have to do crochet underwear just for fun! Stocking gift, perhaps? If you need a pizza crust recipe I have one in my recipe section!

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  2. I, too, often write 30 posts in 30 days. But, that's so I can cull out 7 of them and choose the best to share. Oh, and I don't write 1 a day (Sorry, Bayer!), but campaign them and then let my brain recharge (and seek our new research).
    Thanks for sharing how and why you blog- and make pizza!

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    1. I say write 30 in 30 days but I really mean post. I pre-write a bunch. The last one was all recipes, so that was easier than this. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

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  3. Great set of questions and answers. I like to make granny squares too. I have enough to make a blanket but they are not joined yet - I need to get that done :-)

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    1. Thank you! How do you like to join them? I've only done the single crochet join so far.

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  4. It's interesting to see the path that led you to this blog. My two earliest blogs are also still out there, and I still occasionally post to them as I need a home for something that won't fit the themes of any newer blogs. It's been a very long time since I've made pizza from scratch. I love it, but I'm not really supposed to include in my diet anymore. It's been fun to get to know you during the challenge.

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    1. I don't think I could ever eliminate pizza entirely! And thank you, this has been fun!

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  5. My heart gets happy when I see that I am in the company of writers who just know they need to write. :) I LOVE your questions and answers!

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  6. Thanks for answering my question!! The blankets sound wonderful. And I do love pizza! :)

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  7. Great to learn about how you started into blogging. I wasn't even computer savvy in 2000, I didn't start until 2002 when my granddaughter was in kindergarten and she knew more about computers than I did. LOL I'm so glad a 5 year old got me into computers and then my grandson in 2014 get me into blogging.

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  8. I am excited that you are enjoy this Challenge and that We don't have any crazy rules and it seemed like it would be a lot of fun.

    Maybe we should institute some crazy rules! What have you seen out there?

    Be Well.
    Paul.

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    1. Thanks, Paul! I haven't necessarily seen any crazy rules, I just knew if things were too complicated I probably wouldn't bother. Please don't institute any crazy rules, lol!

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  9. I enjoyed your origin story, and now you have me thinking about crocheted underwear. So I have to share this true story: when I was in college, I crocheted a bikini (not that I could fit in one now) DON'T DO IT. DON'T EVEN THINK OF DOING IT. At least the underwear, if you attempt it, would be under your clothes.....

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    1. That's awesome! I've seen all those bikinis and thought to myself, hmm, that's interesting.

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