October 25th, 2008
This is my 100th post. I noticed that it was approaching and I imagined some brilliant post about why I blog and the meaning of life and blah blah blah. Instead I am feeling disenchanted. I got my first hateful comment. Of course I didn’t approve it and it could have been worse. However I am really disturbed. I am not upset that someone thinks I am a “%*@*-ing idiot”….it wouldn’t be the first time and probably not the last. It just bothers me that someone took the time to make the comment at all.
I guess as a blogger I have to assume the risk that some people will think what I have to say is stupid and useless and not funny at all. I guess if I don’t want to take that risk I could just write in a journal or something like that. The thing is…I am willing to keep writing posts that may or may not matter to anyone but me.
I can keep it real. I am nothing special. I am just your average person. I live in a city and I watch tv. I have a husband and kids. I have a dog and 2 cats. I shop at Old navy and Target and Walmart. I like my kids to wear Gymboree clothes and I like to drink wine.
And I am aware….it’s all been done. I dropped out of college to be a homemaker. I clean toilets and make grilled cheese sandwiches for a living. And that living is grand and it is wonderful. I worship a God that some people think is non existent. I know. I get it.
Guess what? I will continue to believe what I believe and the years will pass by like minutes. We all have something to contribute. I will probably never do anything that is noteworthy to anyone else than the people who love me. I am ok with that. What I am not ok with is the people who have hate in their hearts. The people who are so hurt and ignorant that they choose to hurt other people through their words and /or actions.
I may never be an intelligent educated blogger who writes about things that really make a difference. But I am not writing for a pat on the back. The most important thing is that my life is interesting TO ME. And I LIKE it here!
If you don’t…..you are not invited anyway.
Filed under life | Comments (7)
WHAT!? I am so so sorry. That person is clearly a bleeping idiot for leaving such an insensitive, crass remark. It’s obvious they have no life.
You rock. Don’t forget it. And don’t ever let the bleeping idiots get you down.
Yep, welcome to the dark side of blogging. It’s one thing when people disagree with your views and can provide thoughtful, intelligent comments with the intention of starting an adult conversation/debate. But, a good bit of the time it’s just anonymous stupidity intended to try and get a rise out of the blogger. It’s a shame when that happens, but I just chalk it up to a complete lack of maturity on the part of the commenter, ignore it, and go about with my writing.
Blogging should be for yourself, to say what you want to say. I personally love hearing other peoples views, even when I don’t necessarily agree with what they have to say. That’s the beautiful thing about people. No one thinks exactly alike, and we can learn and grow by being encouraged to think by one another.
You have accomplished more in your life than most will ever—and you have done it all VERY well! I guess I am a little biased, but you are my hero
xoxo
Congrats on your 100th post.
Being just a regular old mom is hard job but it’s also great.
You go Girl!! I’m so sorry that you received such a negative comment, but you should be very proud of your response. I know your girls will be someday!! Keep up the great posts!
you didn’t tell me about this. you must call me so I can get pissed at them for you. Loves!
Loser!