Top 10 Reasons I Blog (Ultimate Blog Challenge Day 15)

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If you have noticed, I really "fell off the wagon" last week.  I have been blogging, but I did not keep up with my challenge.  It was book reviews and giveaways.  But next month will be better.  If you are interested in the Ultimate Blog Challenge, click here.

I thought tonight might be fun to do a Top 10 list.  I have never done one on my blog.  I have had authors do it, but I thought it might be nice to know the real reasons I blog.

I'll start from 10.

10.  It gets me out of a lot of housework and outdoor work.  My mom insists I work on my blog rather than help her outside.  (Don't worry.  I cook, and I clean when I am able to.  But I am serious that she insists I blog since I am beginning to make a little money on it.)

9.  I am able to supplement my part-time job.  This includes sponsored posts, giveaways, and reviews.  Even an occasional family experience.  But don't get me wrong.  It is not really getting nothing for free!  They expect a lot of work out of you.

8.  I am able to keep up on social networking a little bit more since it is already part of my job.  I may only be posting giveaways and responding to group threads, but I am on facebook!

7.  I get to learn about history on a regular basis since I am accountable to my followers for doing a "This Day in History" post.

6.  I spend less on Christmas presents due to things I review.  After all, if I can't use the item, it's fine to pass it on, right?

5.  When I am on my cell phone (and I'm really playing solitaire--that doesn't happen often, honestly), I can make it look like I am using my phone to check my e-mail for "blog business."

4.  I am able to keep up with the latest trends in just about everything I could possibly want--and things I don't even want to keep up with!

3.  I get to be on a first name basis with Alexa and Google and even get Linkedin to Twitter!  (I have actually had to explain blog traffic to businesses--imagine that!)

2.  I get to make all sorts of new bloggy friends who are so sweet, nice and encouraging.  I would much rather spend time with my online friends than most of face-to-face family and friends.

1.  I finally get to use my writing skills in ways I could never have imagined!

I love blogging, and whenever I feel like I'm getting burned out, I remind myself of these things--especially my new friends and writing skills!