Late night game of family tag. Rob's been it forever.
My apologies for the lack of consistent posts here on Everyday Alice. I know I’ve been neglectful and feel a bit guilty about the whole thing. When I started this site I wanted it to be a safe place for me to just shoot the breeze with you outside of Savory Sweet Life. However, I’ve encountered a few other issues along the way. For instance, how much do I share of my life and the lives of my love ones with the world? Still trying to figure that one out. At what point am I sharing too much information (TMI)?
When I came out with the idea to have a separate blog, I didn’t have a clue what I would include. Since publishing it, it still has no clear direction. This isn’t to say it never will. I’m just pointing out I haven’t figured it out. I also should tell you I have issues with the work I produce for public consumption. It’s called “standards”. Some would say I’m a perfectionist. I wish. My life would be so much easier if I were, trust me on this one. The truth is, when I work on a project my only goal I set for myself is to do my very best. It doesn’t have to be perfect but it does need to meet a certain standard of quality in my heart and mind in order for me to be satisfied.
Lately I’ve been unsettled with where I want to take this blog. I’m more than just a food blogger… I’m a normal, regular person… an everyday Alice.
So help me out please. I’m asking you to share with me your thoughts in where I should take this blog. I have found it’s wise to ask others what they think about certain things happening regarding me. This provides objective information I cannot see for myself. If you would be so kind to share in the comment section your thoughts, I would really appreciate it. What would you like to see? Would you like to see more family focused posts? It just seems there are so many mommy bloggers out there already… does the internet really need another? I can’t imagine why anyone would even want to know what I do day to day- or would you? Or, would you like me to do some sort of tutorial.. perhaps photography. Although again.. there are many people who already do this and I’m not sure I could add anything more to the discussion which couldn’t already be found by Google. I relish your feedback because I’m stuck and need your help to overcome this rut. So will you help me out??
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Alice – I cannot really answer that question for you – but I can tell you why I clicked on Everyday Alice. I was intrigued by SavorySweet. I was curious who created such an interesting site – especially since I happened upon it looking for a killer chocolate chip cookie recipe. I loved your assurance that you had the best chocolate chip recipe. (You do!!) So that is why I came – to see who this woman was! And then I read more of your posts because 1) I blog too. 2) I love food 3)I saw you were a woman of faith 4)you transparently talked about eating an entire cake and I didn’t feel so bad about me and my sometimes poor eating habits. 5) You were just real about what you wanted to be real about!
While I have no idea why another might come here – I came because I too am always willing to listen to the thoughts of another – especially if they know something I don’t – like how to really cook! And I check in here every once in a while because in a weird way I feel like I’m just checkin’ in on a neighbor who has just as busy of a life as me!
I found your blogs thru the Pioneer Woman and I like the way she catergorizes her blog using tabs, perhaps you can merge your 2 blogs into that type of format? Don’t worry about there’s so many mom bloggers or food or whatever type of bloggers out there already. You have your unique perspective, great writing style, and experiences that belong only to you. I like visiting your blogs because they have a quaint vibe to them. Like the previous commenter, I feel like you’re a virtual neighbor that I’m checking in on to see what’s going on with your family, what’s on your mind, what great gadgets, recipes, ect… that you’ve stumbled on lately that are interesting. I also like to virtual cheer you on in your victories and empathize with you in the not so great moments. As for your concern about TMI, share what you are comfortable with sharing to a group of friendly neighbors. Millions of people out there find what others do day to day to be worthwhile subject, just ask the hordes of Ree Drummond fans (I’m one of them.)! You’re like my Pacific Northwest Asian Ree. I’m into photography so I would love to get your perspective on that. I also love things that are unique to the Pacific Northwest so that would be a category of interest to me. Take care and don’t be so hard on yourself. I think you are more of a perfectionist than you think you are.
Hi Alice,
I’ve only read this one post but I’ve looked through savory sweet life and love the recipes. Great job on everything! It’s fantastic that you can still find time for this creative outlet. Kudos for you for taking time out for yourself. I know how busy it can be with a family of three – I’m in the same boat and can totally relate. Re: what to write – do what feels right for you. You have good instincts and great taste. Looks at all that you’ve accomplished! I’m so jealous. Good luck and keep doing what you like:)
I don’t know a whole lot about you since I just discovered your blog but, from the few previous post I have read it sounds like you might be a little depressed. In any case maybe you just need a break from Alice and focus on Savory Sweet for a while, You said that there are so many blogs out there what’s the point, but not all blogs are the same and I don’t have ONE go to blog for everything. Maybe sharing your every day “boring” (your words) life isn’t something you want to share and just for that reason. If you truly want to do it then you will have an unending passion for it and you won’t have to question whether you should be doing it or not.
Suzanne, Von, and Sylvia: Thanks for your wonderful feedback. My home internet connection has been down the last few days which is why I haven’t had a chance to respond back. I like having a slice of the internet blogosphere to shoot the breeze especially when it is unrelated to food. I do feel like I have good instincts and don’t want to post anything just for the sake of posting. I want it to be relevant to who I am and expressing what I love about life.
D: Thanks for your thoughts too. It’s not depression I struggle with, although I am familiar with postpartum depression. I experienced PP depression with my 2nd daughter 7 years ago lasting for 6 months. The age difference between my older daughter and second one was 19 months and being a stay at home mom, sleep deprived, and trying to stay on top of everything was very hard. I would like to have both blogs on one site but do not have the time to work on that right now. I posted this question more about wanting to have some feedback on what people thought. SSL comes very easy for me because we eat all the time
. EA doesn’t come as easily because it requires me to write. Writing has always been very difficult for me. I started EA so I could work on that and grow in the craft putting words to my thoughts. I appreciate your words – thank you. It’s like having a good friend tell you their perspective because of a sincere desire to help. Thank you!
To everyone else: I’m going to try to write here more often. I’m currently working on some very exciting projects I hope to be able to share here soon. You all are my friends and I appreciate your feedback very much!