Why Do I Blog?
Just like millions of people out there, I also keep a blog, not because I don't have anything better to do, as a lot of people think, but because I have a lot of things I would like to show. In the beggining, back to 2002, I kept a blog to vent my anger, my sadness and also happiness. I used to blog only in portuguese, because it's my mother language. The time has passed and I don't feel like venting those things anymore. I go through different phases of life as any human being and right now, I am introspective. I've learned some lessons about not showing too much details of personal and private family life. We never know who is reading this...
I've always loved to make things by hands, I've enjoyed school's art projects as a child very much, I've seen my mom being creative. I've been into Photography since 1993 and I am not sure which were the blogs that inspired me to begin Pixie Blossoms in September 2006. In fact, Pixie Blossoms was named Desert Blossoms for the first months, but I did not really like that name. I saw so many creative bloggers from all over the world and I thought that I could do it similar and help myself of getting out of the housewife's boring routine for a bit. I love to create, to learn, to try. Pixie Blossoms is not only a delicious hobby, but also a challenge. I write in english and this is difficult for me. I've been improving my english vocabulary, and reading other blogs helps a lot too. Another reason to write in english is the fact that I live in The United States. My life is here, my husband is an american citizen as my children are and I speak english all the time. Writing in english gives me the opportunity of reaching the world. I have visitors from Australia to Canada. From Brazil to Norway. I miss talking in portuguese, I miss writing in portuguese and I wish I could handle one more blog to utter some deep feelings, but not at this moment, my time is short and I am always in a rush. I love my mother language, it's truly beautiful and I also love brazilian music as well. One of my wishes is to bring some of my culture to this blog.
I've always loved to make things by hands, I've enjoyed school's art projects as a child very much, I've seen my mom being creative. I've been into Photography since 1993 and I am not sure which were the blogs that inspired me to begin Pixie Blossoms in September 2006. In fact, Pixie Blossoms was named Desert Blossoms for the first months, but I did not really like that name. I saw so many creative bloggers from all over the world and I thought that I could do it similar and help myself of getting out of the housewife's boring routine for a bit. I love to create, to learn, to try. Pixie Blossoms is not only a delicious hobby, but also a challenge. I write in english and this is difficult for me. I've been improving my english vocabulary, and reading other blogs helps a lot too. Another reason to write in english is the fact that I live in The United States. My life is here, my husband is an american citizen as my children are and I speak english all the time. Writing in english gives me the opportunity of reaching the world. I have visitors from Australia to Canada. From Brazil to Norway. I miss talking in portuguese, I miss writing in portuguese and I wish I could handle one more blog to utter some deep feelings, but not at this moment, my time is short and I am always in a rush. I love my mother language, it's truly beautiful and I also love brazilian music as well. One of my wishes is to bring some of my culture to this blog.
I like this show and tell, I like to meet new people and who doesn't want to belong? I don't participate a lot in blogland because my time is hectic, as I said before, but once in a while it's good to get in touch with readers. I am also visually inspired, since little. Beauty attracts me, art is real love although I don't consider myself an artist. I would say I am an artisan in process of learning, because there are a lot of mediums I don't know. I also don't consider myself a Photographer, but a picture taker. I say that not because a low self- esteem I would have (sometimes I do), but because lack of knowledgement. Because I believe that Art is so complex, not simple.
The computer is a good company. I don't have friends nearby. My best friends are in Brazil. We recently moved to this town and I've met the neighbours, but perhaps people is busy, just like me. It used to be easier to make friends in Brazil...here in US people have a different life style, different culture... My husband works a lot and I feel much better when he is at home with us.
I don't know how long I will keep Pixie Blossoms on the web. The Internet is an endless source of information and inspiration. It keeps my creative mind moving forward to the unknown. I want that, I want to discover new things. I also like to discover myself through blogging. I think I am drawing a path to my own style. The colors I like, the projects I like best, the blogs I like to visit...I feel like growing into something really cool. Being part of this blogland, being creative, being inspired and admiring others work, making things and showing to you, surely make me feel a happier person! Pixie Blossoms is me. The way I build the posts, the way I design my templates, the way I love colors...this is the way I am, the way I like. It could be fake for some people because I don't go deep regarding my feelings and private life, but it's ok...the way it is...that is what matters.
Yesterday in Sedona, Arizona. I really like that place, not so far from where we live. They did not get the snow we got and it's only 30 minutes down the hills! Amazing, beautiful day! I must go there often, just to enjoy the nature!
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12 Comments:
Nice long post... it's been a while since you've really written on the blog, so I really enjoyed it. And, of course, I hope you keep on blogging since it was really nice "meeting" you online :).
Oh, I have good news for you. I am almost positive that friends of ours who are wonderful people and who have a daughter and a son almost exactly the same age as your sons are moving to your city. They're both Brazilians and have been living in China for the past 4-5 years, but he was transfered to AZ. He doesn't like Phoenix, though, and doesn't want to live there.
I'll get in touch about this by email as soon as I know more, OK?
Hi Zee, This is beautiful,im glad you blog! Not just because your so talented, but because I like hearing real life stuff. I like to know others are in the same life journey and things that they are doing & going through. Sometimes people comment or email me to remove my posts(like the one with the injured deer) But no way! Its my life journal, so it is about our family & my creative endeavors. Anyways , your a beautiful & generous person, dont forget it!
Ang
Dear Zee,
I hope you had a lovely weekend!
Here it was warm and sunny, a fresh fresh break from rainy and stormy days!
I immediately felt so free and energic.
It sounds like you have a lot on your mind these days. Are you thinking about removing your blog? You know, You don`t have to write that much, or make the posts to long. Neither make posts to often. I don`t have enough time either, but I shure wish I had. That`s why I have to shortend it all myself.
I think your writing is very very good, and I think your knowledge of English is far better than mine. I didn`t even know than you were a Brazilian at first!
I don`t take all this blogging to seriousely, If I should I probably would get dissapointet. Maybe you could do as I do. Make a blog that is in you own language, portuguese, and then write a summary of it in English?
You say that you miss your own language. But Writing in english gives you the opportunity of reaching the world. I am quite shure about this, you reach them anyway!! I mean, with you few English words, your pictures and your work. That`s the most important thing, won`t you agree?
Myself have visitors from all over the world, and shure I wish I could reach them even more deeper. But I have to make a choice..but it seems like pictures can tell more than words sometimes.
I hope you will stay. That you can make up your mind. Because I love your work and I really find you an inspiring person!
Thank`s Zee for every visit. I shure wish I could visit you even more often. Byt hey, soon I will be ready for opening my little shop. And hopefully I have better time to surf around then..
Wish you a great great week to come!! A big happy hug from Aina, your friend :))
Zee, estou querendo explorar o meu lado criativo tambem. Comprei um monte de bugiganga pra fazer bijouteria pra vender. Vamos ver no que vai dar, mas estou muito entusiasmada. Pelo menos com a ideia de fazer algo criativo. Eu gosto muito dessas coisas tambem, e de cores fortes, como voce. So nunca tenho tempo ou saco! haha!
A proposito, o seu ingles eh excelente!
Beijos
Hi!
I've just discovered your blog. I like it a lot. I love your colours, your style.... and what you write. Your post today, seemed to me familiar. It is so nice to explore this blog-world, all the beautiful and inspiring blogs. It pushes me forward, but also makes me more steady to my own style. I will come back here, visiting your blog and write you a comment. =) Greetings from Norway, Kathrin.
What a nice post and a great read. Beautiful sentiment.
I love all your pretty pictures too.
Hi dear Zee,
I missed your wrting and here it is. I feel the same way as you but I am really please with my blog. I just really take it as just an extension of my hobbies, ,nothing else. Sometimes I feel like writing what really goes in my mind, but then I think again and just realise that people doesn't need to know anyway.
Miss your emails. Hope you guys are all well.
Take care, my dear friend.
x
I've had a similar blogging experience. The more I blog, the nearer I find myself to my true style. I also don't share many personal details and only recently started a second "journal" blog, since many of my random thoughts didn't seem to fit into my crafts blog. Please continue...I love visiting you and enjoy not only the design & style, but the photography. Hugs from Alabama!
Hello Zee! Thank you for visiting me. It makes me happy when reading nice words. No, I'm not Danish, but Norwegian. I live in the south-east part of Norway. I'm 34, as you, I live in a village, 1 hour away from the capital city of Norway, Oslo. I live with my dear husband and 3 sweet boys, aged 4, 10 and 12 years.... in a white cosy house and we have a little garden. That's a little more about me. Nice to visiting you, have a sweet valentines day! Kathrin. NB! I hope you will blog for ever, I just love your blog.
thanks for sharing, thanks for blogging, thanks for your beautiful words! keep on going for as long as it inspires you and others.
A very wonderful and heartfelt post. I've been visiting here when I can, and I love the life and art you share here. I hope you will keep it up. :o) Your post reminds me of one I wrote last year about why we blog--it's a topic we all consider from time to time. I have found blogging and inspiration--it fuels my creativity, and to share what I create with other. I has also been a great way to meet other people, make friends, and share ideas. I'm orginally from the USA, but live in Norway now. I don't have many friends here. Blogging has expanded my friendship horizons in a big way! I chose to write my blog in English, rather than Norwegian which I can speak and write pretty well, in hopes of meeting as many as possible who want to stop by and share things. We blog to connect, to grow, to learn, to share, to love. I hope you will continue to enjoy your blogging journey. I'll be reading! :o)
Se o seu blog é você, então você é linda!hehehe Adorei o visual do blog!!! Espero que você continue escrevendo ainda por muito tempo, porque só agora descobri seu blog. Vou virar fã, pode ter certeza!
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