So What Is Blogging to You?

I've been mulling over this question myself.

I read Jane's post about Federated Media's relationship to ChristmasWrapped and all the brand name mommy bloggers {none of whom I read; simply not enough hours in my day, peeps}involved with writing the product reviews/recommendations.

Jane's point (correct me if I'm wrong, Jane): if you're getting paid to do fluffy write-ups, disclose it. Especially if you're already at the top of the problogger mountain.

Then I read Beth's list here about blogger categories; I'm definitely a #2, with experience as #3 from my days writing TNFM.

And in between school drop-offs and Christmas To Do's, I've found myself asking:

So what is this blogging gig to me?

It really did start as a way to just write, to write something every darn day and keep those mad wordy skillz sharp until that glorious day arrives when all my kids are in school ALL DAY LONG and I can actually tackle writing a book with hopes of finishing it.

Of course, now that two of my three are in school all day, I see that the reality I've imagined for that future time when all three are in school is just that - imagined.

Even now, I'm constantly busy volunteering at school for one thing or another along with running the Brownie Troop. Add on driving hither and yon for the one or two thing we do sign the kids up to do, the daily laundry battle, attempting to keep a mostly clean home, and that whole three square meals a day thing, and the idea that I'll ever have large chunks of time to just sit and write is laid bare as a hopeful delusion.

So writing here at this blog has become more important; even if I never finish one book, I'll have done this. I truly look at what I write here as a gift for my kiddos (meaning I should probably fork over $14.99 and buy a flash drive to back it up already) to have one day.

That you guys show up and read all my ruminations is...well, it's pretty freakin' awesome.

But I do find myself wondering -- do I aspire to be a top-tier blogger?


Honestly?

Nope.

If we're talking purely about hopes and dreams and goals, then I have to be honest and tell you that I'd rather be that amazing breakout novelist that's #1 on Amazon than a huge-name blogger.

But knowing that about myself doesn't mean I'm opposed to ads or affiliates or sponsorships. I think it's amazing what some bloggers are raking in with their blogs, but I also know that those bloggers spend far more time on the marketing element than I wish to do.

And knowing that about myself doesn't mean that I won't grow this blog or try to improve it or would turn down any ads or sponsors that came my way. If I felt they matched what I'm doing here and would enhance this blog for you, my dear reader-friends, I'd be happy to add them.

So does that make me a bloggy sellout at heart?

Probably, but I'm too much of a bloggy slacker to take it to the next level.

Anyhow, I've run my bloggy mouth long enough; let me ask you something:

What does what I do here in this little corner of the web mean to you, my loyal readers?

{Thanks for reading and hey, if you feel moved to comment, that's freakin' awesome, too. Love you guys!}