tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post5421052444714828015..comments2023-04-26T23:35:38.910+10:00Comments on Life on Planet Baby: Why do I blog?Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-45909370129717773912011-04-28T22:33:18.054+10:002011-04-28T22:33:18.054+10:00My pleasure, Fi. Yes, I think I will always be on ...My pleasure, Fi. Yes, I think I will always be on 'bloggy rehab'. I just checked - I'm back to following 445 blogs. Eek! Time to delete the odd hundred or so, I think ☺. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-15862762482077441892011-04-28T19:32:52.380+10:002011-04-28T19:32:52.380+10:00Thanks for directing me back to this blog post. I...Thanks for directing me back to this blog post. I started blogging in Dec 2010 but now that I read this post, I can totally relate. Thanks for your lovely comments, your generous blog posts and your offers of help. I have really felt embraced by the blogging community because of people exactly like you- friendly and generous. I'm at the point where, like you, I'm needing to strike that balance. Take care bloggy buddy xxxx FiFiona @ Brave New Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15937176849489523768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-21188870299444136892010-11-22T21:22:49.998+11:002010-11-22T21:22:49.998+11:00Thanks, Sweetie! I'm really looking forward to...Thanks, Sweetie! I'm really looking forward to learning more about HK. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-65482124054277768152010-11-22T21:18:33.677+11:002010-11-22T21:18:33.677+11:00Great post!! And thanks very much for stopping ove...Great post!! And thanks very much for stopping over at my blog too, happy writing, I'll be reading along! Nat :) x (Diary of a Girl Abroad)Natalie Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895931700841918172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-65300996255222609052010-11-15T21:14:21.242+11:002010-11-15T21:14:21.242+11:00My pleasure, Natalie! Getting back to basics can b...My pleasure, Natalie! Getting back to basics can be so helpful, calming even, sometimes. It's so easy to get sucked into the bloggy vortex and forget why you started in the first place.<br /><br />It's just fascinating, isn't it, Emma? I had no idea this parallel universe existed until a few months ago.<br /><br />Oh, Kerry. You sweetheart and it's my pleasure! Thanks - people like you who have made it through to the other side of life on PB are my inspiration! J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-25691895626977364522010-11-14T23:01:26.574+11:002010-11-14T23:01:26.574+11:00Hey Jane. Sorry it's taken me to Sunday night ...Hey Jane. Sorry it's taken me to Sunday night to get to read this. I've been trying to take it easy this weekend and must go to bed soon :) Two things: I'm really glad you wrote this post. I think it captures you, your life and where you're going beautifully. And the other...thank you so much for including me. Having grown up kids I sometimes forget about losing yourself when they're little. And I did. I'm proof positive that you can find yourself again...just don't take as long as it took me ok? You're doing a great job and it's a pleasure to be part of it with you:)Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762326830724357881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-22277406246230719252010-11-14T22:07:07.877+11:002010-11-14T22:07:07.877+11:00You have put into words beautifully exactly why I ...You have put into words beautifully exactly why I blog. I relate to ever single point that you made. I find this whole blog thing fascinating. Never would have thought I'd be so into it!emma @ frog, goose and bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269340897364390032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-80448347217450779322010-11-14T20:59:55.957+11:002010-11-14T20:59:55.957+11:00I have been thinking about this post all weekend, ...I have been thinking about this post all weekend, Jane. Both for tiny & little and my personal blog where I try to remember that I'm not just a mama. Of late, I haven't been giving it any attention and after your post spent the weekend thinking about why I started it in the first place - very similar reasons to you (snap again!). Thanks for sharing such a terrific post and giving me something to think about. NxxNatalie (tiny and little)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11754725909016120079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-86610460922998384652010-11-14T13:30:13.527+11:002010-11-14T13:30:13.527+11:00Wow! What brilliant and insightful comments. It se...Wow! What brilliant and insightful comments. It seems we have so much in common. <br /><br />Sonia, good luck with the WAHM plans - what are you hoping to do?<br /><br />Thanks again, Felicity. Oh and I've found a fellow logophile in Val at 'The Victorians didn't even like pink'!<br /><br />I agree, Cate - and you can pop in and out of the conversation whenever you want and actually have continuity of thought, unlike in real life when it's hard to finish a sentence without a child requiring your attention.<br /><br />Why, thanks, Paula. Blush. I find your point about Friday night drinks and FB really interesting. I used to be a huge FB fan but now find blogging far more satisfying.<br /><br />Gosh, the power of words to move is fascinating, isn't it, Maureen? I really must investigate the whole 'Blog to book' issue - printing my posts to make a book so there's something tangible to hold instead of just staring at a screen.<br /><br />Posie, I didn't start blogging with the conscious intention to rediscover my identity. It's just evolved that way. I'm happy with my blog title - it's where I'm at in life. Some people just do 'mummy' blogs - good for them. They're important. But whilst being a mum informs everything I do, there's also so much else of me which is independent of that. I'm so pleased blogging has reminded me of that.<br /><br />Hi Rachael and Ali - thanks for hopping aboard this planet!<br /><br />And lucky last, Miss Melissa. Yep, I'm looking forward to your visit ☺. I like the analogy - most thoughtful. Hugs back from wet Hobart ♥♥♥ J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-14459865079570535852010-11-14T03:35:19.611+11:002010-11-14T03:35:19.611+11:00well my gorgeous like minded soul....
you are no d...well my gorgeous like minded soul....<br />you are no doubt the reason i will eventually visit Tasmania when we ever return to Australia...<br />but you know that...x<br /><br />& blogging is about connections with like-minded souls...<br /><br />i never got *internet dating*...but i imagine that *blogging* is a little like that....<br />1.you don't really get* either* unless you actually sign up & take it on...<br />2.*both* dismiss small talk, for the conversations & sharing you really want to immediately get down to...<br />3.the people you connect to become part of your *instant day* no matter how far apart you are...as it's about the *kind* of people not geography, not the school gate...not work...<br /><br />so i guess sweet that we blog because we are creative interested souls with *closet desires* to always be writers ...& then we make real friends...people we respect, admire and want in our lives...i guess thats why we continue....<br /><br />hugs to you from across the big ol'globe...<br />melissa xxx<br /><br />p.s your pixies {as they say in old blighty} are "well cute" xxMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074540828366946650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-71806801871263515352010-11-14T00:41:35.129+11:002010-11-14T00:41:35.129+11:00wow you were following alot of blogs! how do you k...wow you were following alot of blogs! how do you keep up ;) ive just found your blog and im following, look forward to reading more posts.<br />Ali @ mummahhMummahhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045618190384894494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-87469270031274318172010-11-13T22:20:34.685+11:002010-11-13T22:20:34.685+11:00I'm quite fascinated by this post..it's ve...I'm quite fascinated by this post..it's very thoughtful. My initial reason for blogging was to share my renovating experiences and inspirations and to find inspiration through others' blogs. That is still part of it, but it's also my way of being social while spending the maximum amount of time with my daughters. I find Blogland a very happy, encouraging, sharing place to be.. RachaelxxA Room For Everyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978230352333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-34557290631232410222010-11-13T14:46:47.230+11:002010-11-13T14:46:47.230+11:00I blog to escape the day Job, to meet interesting ...I blog to escape the day Job, to meet interesting like minded creative talented soles that inspire me.<br /><br />Hope you are enjoying the weekend xoxLife love, clutter and other beautiful things.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04749712911869810863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-59705811879814503502010-11-13T12:52:03.474+11:002010-11-13T12:52:03.474+11:00It's really interesting that you started a blo...It's really interesting that you started a blog to find your identity outside of motherhood but called it Planet Baby?? I really enjoy your blog, we're at different ages & stages of our lives but you remind me of my days when i had all my 4 babies at home & my world revolved around them. They were happy days. <br />If anything, i hope you still follow my blog & i show you - before you know it, they're all in school & that is when you really get to find your own identity, as a housewife & get 6 hours a day off from parenting. <br />I blog for business, motherhood & craft. It would have been interesting to blog way back when i became a mother, but hey, never too late, reignited my blog this year & pow, found a bunch of first time high school mummies to compare notes with. Also was a lovely adult outlet during my husband's 9 months away this year. Ditto for next year, actually he'll be away even longer. <br />So long as my husband comes first, i'm allowed to blog as much as i like!! Love Posieposie blogs Jennie McClellandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422068499429667636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-35713639693523038632010-11-13T12:31:32.467+11:002010-11-13T12:31:32.467+11:00I had a think about just this quite a few months a...I had a think about just this quite a few months ago and quite a few times since...! Simple reason - I like it. I am lazier than you though so not as good at the blogging community thing, but I guess you give what you can (or want to give) in terms of time and effort.... I find it a great way to keep in touch with friends and family too. Here were my ramblings a while ago...<br />http://myvillalife.blogspot.com/2010/05/navel-gazing.htmlAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647407406551661556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-34781536492860988622010-11-13T10:26:33.076+11:002010-11-13T10:26:33.076+11:00You're doing so well on your new mission, Jane...You're doing so well on your new mission, Jane, and if the reasons why you blog stack up like this then I am not surprised you are a blogaholic!!<br /><br />Ah fark, I'm so boring. This is why I blog: because I like it. Shrug. I know that's wrong. I know I should be more reflective and delve into my inner core more to find the "real" reasons, but... you know. I'm okay. xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-31478725175057650262010-11-13T09:24:15.387+11:002010-11-13T09:24:15.387+11:00Jane thank you for sharing. I am feeling the same ...Jane thank you for sharing. I am feeling the same at the moment but I don't want to give up. I really enjoy the sharing of ideas, developing my creativity, finding me again and meeting so many wonderful caring and honest people. Charmainefairchildstreethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211020458372614948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-90441733244347909772010-11-13T08:16:58.497+11:002010-11-13T08:16:58.497+11:00Well Miss Jane, you did it again!
You made me nod...Well Miss Jane, you did it again! <br />You made me nod, smile and almost feeling emotional in a matter of seconds. This post is so true for many of us.<br />People who don't blog, don't get it. They don't understand the part of being active with your brain, being creative, juggling to think how to make a picture and use picknik and make a post out of it, that all this will transport us to each other. Friendships are made in blog land and I am happy that I started this journey, so I could meet people like you, all the way on the other side of the world! Blogging is a part of daily life now.<br />I'm glad you have made a better routine for yourself. And also, our children will be so happy (i hope) that when they are older we recorded moments for them we would otherwise have forgotten. So it's not only for us, but also for them and our future grandchildren (oh, look how cute grandma used to look.... ahum...).<br />Oh, and that composition of bloggers, love it!<br />Have a good weekend, sweet Jane!<br />Maureen xDaydream Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092794695138108197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-19919330156881785492010-11-13T08:16:20.305+11:002010-11-13T08:16:20.305+11:00Many of my friends don't knit. I do. Many of m...Many of my friends don't knit. I do. Many of my friends would never ever go in an op shop. I do. Many of my friends work. I don't. I think it is nice to share a bit of my world with the rest of the world, but I understand the blog addiction thing too. It is like having every issue of House & Garden or Notebook in your computer to devour all at once! I enjoy reading your blog, and you are right, once you are home with children you do need to take your brain out for a jog everyday ...NessaKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108527200793028314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-54781533090389315732010-11-13T03:41:18.075+11:002010-11-13T03:41:18.075+11:00~*~*Lovely post Jane~*~* Love your honesty and ope...~*~*Lovely post Jane~*~* Love your honesty and openess!! Hugs my friend, Rachel~~*~* ;)Rachel Noelle Pallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649123927536628540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-35914029424216702212010-11-12T22:44:32.142+11:002010-11-12T22:44:32.142+11:00Hi Jane, Yes, lots of the reasons that you give fo...Hi Jane, Yes, lots of the reasons that you give for blogging sound familiar. My other main reason is to keep in touch with family and friends back in the UK and to give them a sense of life in Australia. I get lots of messages and comments via my Facebook page about their interest in the day to day things so a blog is a much better forum to share. I think I move between writing for them and writing for me. It's been a wonderful and unexpected bonus to find such generous and interesting fellow bloggers. XBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-90413578215145145232010-11-12T21:51:57.889+11:002010-11-12T21:51:57.889+11:00Jane, firstly I just wanted to say I think you are...Jane, firstly I just wanted to say I think you are a pretty incredible writer. The other night I finally made the time to follow your blog threads to learn more about your 3 lovely children. I was blown away by how you introduced and talked about each of them in such loving detail. I was going to comment then but called to sick baby girl in the lead up to a really important family event I so wanted to attend. That's parenthood right. New to blogging, I've noticed a couple of things. Firstly, the blogging community is actually nothing like I thought it would be. Facebook let me down i.e. left work and friday night drinks - the only connection between me and half of my FB 'friends' and so the newsfeed becomes irrelevant to both parties. The blogging community already feels so much richer. It's so incredibly diverse and there is so much talent, so much personality to unearth (and what a great gal network too). I'm also seeing what an empowering tool it can be which makes me question how I want to use it. I can't believe the way some people nurture their blog. Quite beautiful.Anyway, I admire how you 'put yourself out there' from the start re: your personal life. Keep going, your writing is emotive and so very interesting xPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442817946121610422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-42996652736406366482010-11-12T21:34:00.280+11:002010-11-12T21:34:00.280+11:00http://www.woogsworld.com/2010/09/i-dont-know-why-...http://www.woogsworld.com/2010/09/i-dont-know-why-she-does-it.html<br /><br />Copy and paste this link to find out why I blog. And the rest of my reasons line up well with yours. Cannot get enough of this discussion. Love Mrs Woog xoxMrs Wooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272090974052486539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-16082549379883850932010-11-12T20:38:33.689+11:002010-11-12T20:38:33.689+11:00I love the inspiration I get from other (far more ...I love the inspiration I get from other (far more clever/artistic/inspightful) bloggers than me. I also love the adult conversation - I do work 2 mornings a week...but teaching pre-schoolers how to swim (so not a lot there either). And I most of all love how easy and accepting blogland is - if I want to join in a conversation I just can...and that's nice :-)Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738366255343185057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-73398644299136520242010-11-12T20:34:54.469+11:002010-11-12T20:34:54.469+11:00Snap!
My blogging journey has been almost exactly ...Snap!<br />My blogging journey has been almost exactly the same and it really has been a 'giving tree of abundance'.<br /><br />For me your honest writing and enthusiasm are wonderful gifts and I thank you for sharing them so honestly....oh and of course I love, love, love finding someone else who enjoys playing with words as much as I do!<br /><br />Hugs to you dear one!<br /><br />Felicity xFelicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327661563449068137noreply@blogger.com