Blog overload - I think I lost the plot there for a moment

I think I might’ve lost the plot there just recently. You see, Digital Parents, an online blogging community here in Australia, are hosting their second blogging conference in March 2012. There’s been talk of sponsorship to pay for you to get there, blogging about it, guest speakers, a trade show etc etc. I actually thought hey, I could do this. I found myself writing project plans and check lists on how I was going to achieve all of this. I actually got excited about the idea of going to an interstate conference, something that I did from time to time with my work, before kids.

I’ve seen a few blog posts today about the overuse of social media, spending less time doing but more time spent on the computer and the amount of time you spend blogging compared to commenting. I enjoy reading and commenting on blogs and would prefer to do that.

The light bulb went flashing madly today and I said “NO”! No more. This is just craziness. If I wanted to do all of this, I’d be doing it as a full time job and getting paid for it. I’m a Mother first and foremost, not a blogger. I’m a cook, a wife, a friend, a daughter, a sister, a carer of two dogs and a person who loves life and wants to get healthy. I don’t have time to be doing this. I’ve got two children and a husband who need my time and attention, more than a digital world of maybes and what ifs.

I don’t have time for media kits and sponsorship. I love cooking, craft, reading, photography, spending time with and looking after my children, husband and two dogs and keeping house. This is what I’ll do. We’re a one income family and if I do happen to get enough money saved up for a ticket (nearly $200), airfares (approx $500), accommodation (nearly $500) and spending money, then I’ll go. If not, then I’m sure I’ll find out what happened through Twitter, about 100 different Australian bloggers and guest speakers, video links and photos.

Ahhhh! That feels better. I’ve got my life back.