Narrative. Si! When I started a year ago, I had in mind a fragmented diary from my Umbrian corner of the world – colori, sapori, profumi. A tapestry. Unsophisticated. Everyday anecdotes. Not only for an audience, but also for myself. A sort of mirror.
Life is a meander, and so is my blog. Inconsistent, perhaps. But hopefully straightforward.
I love my corner of the world to distraction. Infatuated, I may have disregarded the “reverse of the medal”. The birds made me deaf. The scenery blinded me. My memory was selective.
What will be my next move? Do I really have “a story” to tell? Is my passion perhaps a filter? Will I blog at all? And, if so, how? …
Leaning back in our hammocks, I assume, many of us start questioning the “business of blogging”.
As for myself, I hope to explore and find my own line. To enlarge the tapestry. To be more coherent. To open my eyes even wider. Or, perhaps, take quite a different turn...Enjoy the summer, wherever you are and whatever you are up to! Bacione, Ingrid
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I completely understand. Transitions...timing...desire...passion...fears,,,bravery. We need to take things in a different direction sometimes to see what paths will open...here is to accompanying each other on those strange small walkways...
I have noticed that some of us are re-examining what we do and why we do what we do such as blogging. I have had similar thoughts as the ones you posted about.I think I need to challenge myself so that I don't get into a rut or it becomes routine.
Det är väl underbart med en plats där man får göra helt efter sitt eget tycke och smak. Visa det man vill visa. Skriva eller låta bilderna tala. Visst är det ju jätteroligt om någon uppmärksammar det man gör, självklart. Men det är jag som har valet...och det är mest för mig som bloggen finns. Väldigt egocentriskt:)
Det svenska sommarvädret har visat sig även hos oss, åska, regn och blåst. +14...
Jag är glad över de fina dagar vi haft. Hoppas ni har det lite bättre!
Kram Ninni
Ciao Ingrid,
me too, I ask myself sometimes if it is not lost time spent in front of the computer instead in real life. Especially when I hurt my eyes around midnight with bad light still in front of the computer... silly.
For me it makes sense to post some subjects. But not every day. However blogging is successful when you blog regularly. And if not you loose readers. And if you loose readers it is less fun.
I am blogging now since 2 years. It is necessary to reflect and take a break from time to time.
Eftertanke är ju alltid bra, förnyelse visst men inte som självändamål. Jag tycker din blogg är spännande, innehållsrik, lärorik, inspirerande och väcker längtan till Umbrien. BAcione!
Ciao bella Ingrid,
Happy summer to you too. I agree with what you have said and those comments that have been posted too...I'm reaching my one year mark and mostly am so happy that I have met you and some other teriffic women from around the globe.
Happy summer to all of you too.
Suzanne
Dear Ingrid,
I often wonder myself about the blogging thing.....finding out it is more becoming a kind of diary for reflections and things I want to remember. ( beleive me, there are times when I wander).
Then there are some soulmates on the line, that's the fun part.
P.s. Love you slippers and your photos of la bella Italia will keep me dreaming and finally get me on the road one day!
Bacione
Ingela
Hello there!
Just wanted to say that I love your blog, and I love Italy <3 Am looking forward to reading more about your life in Umbria :)
Cathrine from Norway
Ingrid, Congratulations on your 100th post!
I completely understand your feelings. It is strange just minutes ago I was sharing these feelings with my husband, I showed him your post and he thinks it's a sign. I will send you an email with more details of my sentiments and what has brought me to this point of wondering if CDD has reached the end.
With all that being said I would be very sad to see you go change ok go away never! You are a brilliant photographer and a natural storyteller. Your blog is a magical place I come to see what is happening with you but also to see what beautiful new place I will discover with you. This is a beautiful world that really exists that I can plan for and visit because you have shown it to me.
I Hope I haven't rambled too much. Hugs and hope you have a wonderful summer.
Sorry I have been absent for so many weeks but will explain in an email.
Cara Diana,
You are so right. I will "question" my blog during these hot months and (perhaps) reconsider... Bacione, Ingrid
Cara Anna,
Creativity means going up and down hill. I guess every creative person is in constant dialogue w his "inner self". Bacione, Ingrid
Cara Suzie,
what I nice surprise to hit upon you again. I will return to your blog more regularly from now. And you are right. The fun part is the mutual friendship w other bloggers! Bacione, Ingrid
Cara Suzanne, Cara Ingela,
d'accordo. The blogging dialogue w other terrific creators is the absolute fun part. Senza dubbi! And I agree w Ingela... to me, as well, my blog serves as my diary. Bacione, you two, Ingrid
Cara Catherine,
Wow, a new blogger friend. Must visit you this instant! Bacione, Ingrid
Cara Ninni,Cara Lillebeth,
Starka karaktarer - starka bloggar. Det ar/har Ni bada. Och jag haller helt med. Ett perfekt forum for att uttrycka sig och sin personlighet. Men jag tror man behover en inkorningsstracka for att uttrycka just det man vill. Tanken och handen... Bacione, Ingrid
Cara Charlie,
You always know what I am thinking - and vice versa?. Twin souls? And I agree, Cambio is healthy. Fermata non mai!!!
And don't you dare stop your Helsinki diary! It is my morning magazine together with a cup of coffee. Enjoy every drop! Eager to hear more about your fruitful thinking in a mail. Ciao, cara! Ingrid
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