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!!
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