Friday, February 15, 2013

I start blogs. then leave them to die.

       Jon Butler is feeling a little gross so he went to bed early. This has left me totally bored. I'm caught up on my shows, I even got illegal and watched next weeks episode of Downton which was a large mistake. There is no chance for a good restful sleep tonight. My heart is broken.
      so now im thinking what can i do to take my mind off of the devastation  well, I have two new songs that I could tinker around with. I could read more of Jesus the Christ. (1 of this years resolutions) I could mop. And then I remembered that I could write on one of the 4 blogs I have started... FOUR. Why have I started 4!?! I feel crazy. No one in earth needs 4 blogs. so will you bear with me as I justify my intentions then explain my plan for consolidation. All righty, Here goes.
Blog #1: Jon and Lyndy blog. Family blog. Started in 2007. Nice and rarely updated.the last post was from July 2012. Sad. The piled up guilt from the pile of life that has taken place and not shared on it bums me out and the thought of playing catch up makes me feel exhausted. Too much work. And blogs shouldn't be work. Unless you are a blogger and make money from it then it is work. The best work ever I'm sure. So what to do...not catching up. Ignore it and maybe it will go away. Or maybe start a new one.
 Blog #2: Run, Read, Rock. Started in 2009. After having my second son, I was feeling very chubby, spiritually fizzled, and super uncool. I started this blog to help with workout goals, scripture reading goals, and returning to music goals. It worked. I ran a little bit, I read the Book of Mormon, and I started another band. Starting that band and returning to music has been the best thing I've ever done for myself. And for my family. I'm a happier person, mother and wife. That led to the next blog.
Blog #3: this one: Lyndy butler music. Started in 2010. This little platform has helped me share when and where I'd be playing a concert. Or I'll upload a song or video and feel like I'm sharing a part of myself and feel connected to the world. And mostly I like to use this blog to thank the ones that have listened and supported me in my musical endeavors. 


Blog #4: the green grass. This is a group blog that was started last month. I love the idea behind it. It's basically a live in the now, promote southern utahs gloriousness, share fun stories of growing up in our town, and eat food, and look at art and do stuff in nature locally. But we haven't really gotten into the swing of things. I'd like to. But the pressure from the other blogs makes me feel slutty. I'd be cheating on the other blogs if I give attention to another. I'm ridiculous. So this is the plan, self. No more blog starting. I'm going to create books from the family one. This has been on my to do list for years. And I'm doing it. Then I will probably be retiring from family blog keeping. Run, Read, Rock, is also being Put out to pasture. Even though I still do those things. ;) The Green Grass, I'm still unsure what's going to happen with you. Please friends out there who read this and would like to help with this project please message me. We are wanting stories of favorite st. George memories, or activities enjoyed presently. It could be a one time post or more. Any takers? And maybe you don't have to be from St G. Just share how you stay present and find happiness in being right where you are. That would make this blogs dreams come true...


 And now Lyndy Butler Blog. You will be my girl, because I am you, Lyndy Butler. I may post about my darling family, my fascinating weight loss goals and exercise plans, my miraculous journey towards spiritual enlightenment, my musical diddies of course, and mainly random late night garb that needs to be spewed before I lay my empty head down. Even in typing these words I feel myself breathing easier. Seriously I'm a weirdo. Please friends, help me not start more blogs. Oh!!! I just remembered another one I started a few years ago. It was called book club. The purpose behind this blog was to read awesome books and then share visual or musical interpretations from the stories. Totally exciting. To me. And then I forgot about it until just now. (I put the money in my shoe and forgot about it till just now.-Michael Scott) Okay. Goodnight and Happy Blogging!

2 comments:

  1. Hi, my name is Catherine Reed, and I'm a blogger. hehe It could be the opposite of a blogger addiction meeting, since we WANT to stay blogging, stay connected, and print our fun ramblings into a book someday. You want to join my blogger club?:) I have just bounced back to blogging and am 4 posts strong on both my family blog and gratitude blog... woo woo! I'm so glad I deleted my fb account over a month ago. I clean more (while listening to "The Dream" of course), play more, and hang out with my kids more. When I do have spare time, I journal on my blog which is totally therapeutic. Good stuff.

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    1. Catherine, You are inspiring. I want to get rid of FB too. I know I would be a lot more productive and healthier overall really. I think all of the world would be.. But its such a great social media tool for my music. and its easy ans fast and fun. I bet I could figure a way to get off of it...Im thinking now. and yes. I want to join your blog club. does it really help you stay motivated? BEST OF LUCK TO STAY FB FREE! you are living the dream!

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