I've never liked competition, and I was happy when pedagogic philosophers invented the term: "learning for learning's sake." It was a good "cop out."
I really enjoy blogging; it keeps me sane by giving me an outlet for my thoughts. Not that many years ago, I'd have to try to hustle as a free lance writer, but now, I teach for money and blog for fun. It's just that JBlog Central is adding a new element, competition.
Yes although, B"H, bli eyin haraa, I am doing well with two blogs in the top 50, I'm finding myself wasting time checking up and wondering why I "only" got such a score. Others have so many votes it seems like there must be reminders on their blogs to vote for them. I can't do that.
Actually, the time I'm wasting could be going into reading other people's blogs, laundry, dishes and general cleaning. Maybe even a social life and phone calls. I hope to learn to control my curiosity and nascent competitive instincts.
There are other things in this world besides blogging, no?
Chodesh Tov!
ReplyDeleteYes, there are other things in life than blogging. But it's fun and interesting so that's why we do it! I missed it a bit for the couple of days I was away, now there is so much to catch up on!
Very true. Some of my favorite have taken "breaks." Sort of like sabbaticals.
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