Posting for the sake of posting?

Does anyone else feel this horrible pressure to post amazing things every time they post? I guess I don't really feel like everything has to be amazing, but it's almost like, "hum, I don't really have a great picture and/or thought, so I will just sit back and enjoy everyone else's blogs." Then I get these gentle nudges from loved ones wondering where my new posts are. Part of me feels like, "I really don't want to post just for the sake of posting--I just don't have anything I want to say . . ." and then the other part of me thinks, "if you don't think you have anything to post then are you not PUNCTUATING life?" So now that I have introduced you to the two individuals who stand on my shoulders and whisper in my ear . . .

Really, I have done so many things in my life for the sake of doing them. I am so sad to actually see myself type that! I am a pleaser and always have been--therefore I have gone through the motions all too often. I am so grateful as I sit here tonight and realize all of the fabulous examples I have around me (not necessarily in location) who do what they do because they believe in it, they make time for it, they are passionate about it, etc. It really is inspiring. In fact, my own little crew here is a great example of this. Drew is so good about prioritizing--it's sssslowly rubbing off on me. Sydney is so wonderful at living--she really enjoys every moment. And my little Si, he just seems glad to be along for the ride. Tonight I am hopeful that in the future I will consider (1) how important it is that I do the things I feel good about, right about and passionate about and (2) how important it is that I teach my children this.

Now, I am sure that there are those who would/will say, "life is not all about pleasure or enjoying every second." It's not really THAT that I have the problem with--it's more of with all of the "extra" things in life that I do. Two things that come to mind: blogging and developing friendships. How can I make those moments worthwhile and not just do them for the sake of doing them.

Hummm any thoughts. I am sure there are a lot of you out there who have wonderful tips for me!

As for what's been going on with us . . . we spent this last weekend with some great friends--the Gillespies! They chronicled the trip quite well here. Since we have returned home, I am going through chocolate withdrawals and Sydney expresses gratitude for Vancouver in her prayers!