Why Don't I Have A Blog Yet?

This post has been moved from another blog. I've included the comments below.

So, why don't I have a blog yet? I've been asked this question on several occasions lately.

Well, I guess I just never realized how rewarding a bloggy life could be. Never have I taken the time to imagine how my life would change after the blog-shaped hole in my heart was filled.

I tell myself that it's because I don't have the time for blogging. I have so many other important things to do during my day. After all, I am a young mother of 5; desperately trying to keep a house running, a homeschool functioning, a husband happily satisfied.

Do you want to know the truth? Dare I admit it? My real honest-to-goodness reason for avoiding blogging is that it might cut into some really precious quality time. You see, I have an addiction. It's not a substance. It's not an action.

About two years ago, I was introduced to the wonders of science fiction via my brother-in-law's Stargate SG-1 DVDs. My husband was itching for a movie night one evening and went over to Jason's to borrow a couple of DVDs. He came home with Season 1 of SG-1 and begged me to just give it a shot. I thought the whole thing was ridiculously below me but indulged him for the evening.

I now admit that I am shamelessly addicted. If I don't have my nightly dose of two or three episodes, I tend to become quite shakey. Sweats and breakouts are likely to follow. The occasional seizure or blackout is possible.

When we first moved 2 hours away from Jason's house, I was comforted by the brand new copy of Season 10 that I had bought online for an incredible amount of money. Now that I understand that the series can be purchased from other outlets besides cheating, scamming ebayers, we have increased our collection to include Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9. We just watch these over and over and over again--and fill in the missing years from our imaginations. We can't give it up and therefore have not much of an interesting existence other than that which exists within the SGC. We have not had cable television since we were married 10 years ago and so our view of the outside world is much distorted by the laws of wormhole physics and the possibility of an infinite number of alternate realities.

However, since all my friends are doing it, then I guess I should join in. So, here's my blog. It may not be updated much. It may not be interesting. It may make you not like me anymore. But it's me---in all my glory.

Jules said...
Congrats on starting a blog!! It is so much fun I wish I had started one much sooner. I hope you have a great time with it. You are such a great writer it will be fun to read I am sure!Welcome to bloggy world!
February 29, 2008 3:36 PM


Char said...
I am drawn to the Giant Time Sucking Monster of TV myself. I like Sci-fi too! We don't have cable- only antennas up in the air. I am afraid too much time would be spent watching it if we had more. I am addicted to the internet, myself. The information, the communication. It draws me in and before I know it- time has evaporated.Welcome to the Good Ship Blogger- glad to have you aboard!
February 29, 2008 6:22 PM


Audra Marie said...
I happen to know I'll love it and it will be interesting. :) And no chance of me not liking you.As for Stargate, you might be able to get the missing years on netflix lol. Along with many OTHER educational dvds. :)
March 1, 2008 8:41 AM