Am I Addicted??? May 8, 2008
My name is Tam. And I’m addicted to blogging.
This morning in my inbox, waiting for me, was my Verse of the day.
It read…
“Philippians 2:1-2 NLT
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? . . . Then make me truly happy by agreeing whole-heartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.”
I read…
“Philippians 2:1-2 NLT
Is there any encouragement from blogging to Christ? . . . Then make me truly happy by agreeing whole-heartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.”
Realizing blogging can have, and has had, wonderful opportunities for sharing Christ and my misreading this verse still has a lot of weight to it in it’s New Tam Translation…I still must confess…
I am addicted to blogging.
BUT….I blog for Him. In hopes that I can stand out as a Christian that loves life! A Christ follower that can honor Him, love Him and still have fun! I love my new friends. Young and old. Believer and non-believer. And God has blessed me with all of you.
Now. I must go and do my Bloggle Study.
I mean. My BIBLE Study. 
Beeeeautiful!
I’ll raise my lighter…er, I mean cell phone…to that!
Once again, nicely said!
haha!!!
is no one else even slightly addicted???
I am busy looking for a blogging addiction support goup….
(i didn’t want to admit it)
why don’t we call it a “Blogging Devotion”
Yes!
That’s it!
We are Devoted!!!!
oh…a blogging devotion day….
Funny you should mention this today. It occurred to me yesterday that I have suddenly begun spending an inordinate amount of time blogging - both reading and writing. Every time I trim the list, I add two or three! Throw Twitter into the mix and there are alot of dishes and dirty clothes going unwashed (I’m currently a SAHD - stay at home Dad)!!!
Hi my name is Heidi
I’m a blog addict
Welcome to BA- bloggers anonymous.
We are ALL sick. But having soooooo much fun.
Seriously….. Uhh what’s bad about taking a little there and little there from other blogs. Coming here I have met a true Christ follower friend.. a true friend.
So Meeting adjourned… Blogging Is OKay.
I’m glad to know it is normal. I’ve been at it one week and I can’t get it out of my head. I walk around seeing life and asking myself “would that be a good post?” I was bummed when I didn’t get a picture of Gage bleeding last night! That’s sad!
I love my blogging, I need my blogging…..
don’t even think of taking my blogging away because if you do i might do something irrational….like…like…create a whole website, and start e-mailing everyone i know the link and tell them they have to e-mail back…..(breathe lori…..just slowly, in, out…
Yes Lori - A Blogging Devotion Day. Every Day. Well done my friend!
GMJ - Hmmmm… How about a “H.A.P.P.Y.”
Home Afflicted Proud Papa - YAH!!!!!
Yes? No?
There you have it folks! “Blogging is OKay”
thanks Heidi! i heart u
Brandi - Hilarious! I do the SAME thing. Anything and everything IS a blogging moment!
One night my son called me into his room to have a talk and my first thought was “hope i can blog about this” then i sat down and noticed he was crying a little. So then I thought, ‘well, I’ll be sensitive in the post”
TERRIBLE!!! 
Lori, it’s ok. we’re here for you! We’ll protect you at all cost.
Isn’t that funny that every event in our lives, even our sitting on throne times, grocery stores, pit hairs, pimples they are ALL Official Blogging topics.
What did we use before blogs?
Does anyone remember?
Oh yea…
Tam- I double Heart YOU!!
Te Amo
Hmmm…I don’t know what i used before blogging. But I DO know my kids had more clean clothes
and home cooked meals.
I wish Del Taco had .99 taco nite every night!!
Hahaha…yep, you have hit the nail on the head for the reasons to blog and I wholeheartedly agree with you. So we must do it, it is a calling on our lives
HA - maybe I should just teach my kids how to cook! It’s a win/win!
Yes! it is a calling. right. that’s it!
Mandy - are you constipated again?
I am so very blessed/spoiled that I get to go have a full massage once a week or so. Lately, my massage therapist has really had to work some knots out of my…ahem….”hip” area LOL! She asked me what on earth I have been doing.
…..Um…… well…… sitting on my rear in a computer chair….??
Okay all of you addicted people!! Get up and move around at least once an hour!! LOL!!
gonna get myself a pedometer to make sure I am moving enough just cause I started BLOGGING!!!
I’m terrified after reading this…. b/c really…. I’m not the only one…. and that means that maybe this blogging addiction is bigger than I thought and it’s not just me. If it was just me, then I could say “well I clearly have issues” but since its everyone else too, well, we all have issues.
Hi.
I’m Brandy, or as Tam says…Bwandeee.
I’m here to join BA.
Please be kind.
Kelly gets a massage once a week?!
Where do I sign up for THAT?!
HAHAHA!!! YOU WISH!!!!
oh and kelly! wow - great warning!
I think I’m in the minority unless reading is an addiction…
Tam - I love it…..I would much rather be HAPPY than SAHD! (BTW, I was trying to figure out who GMJ was until it dawned on me…..duhhhh!!)
Sometimes when my children come in and ask what I’m doing STILL at the computer I tell them, “I’m just working on my Deep Vein Thrombosis - I’ll be out in a minute.”
um, well, the massage…yeah.
a hidden perk!
Not even a co-pay. Woo Hoo! Happy me!
This is God’s way of smiling at me
This was my reward for plucking up the family, changing towns, changing homes, changing hubby’s job, to follow the call of God on our life
Hubby works for the public school system here, which has the most awesome health insurance package on the planet. I went to the chiropractor for a knot I’ve had in my back for over a year. He has a massage therapist that my insurance covers
Better than shopping, getting my nails done, and pedicure all combined!
Almost….almost…..but not quite….better than blogging!!
AHHHHHHH!!! What am I saying??!!
Hi.
My name is Kelly
I’m addictedtoblogggingforgettofeedmykidsorcleanthehouseandineedhelp!!
*sigh*
such good company
I hate massage therapists!!!
Selena - WHATeverrrrr…very funny
Kelly - i used to teach and I agree…School systems have slammin’ insurance!!! You go girl!!! I mean…you go continue bloggin. Forget dinner - they have to learn to cook some day!
Julie - I’m SO gonna use that one on my kiddos!
GMJ - HAHAHAHAHA!!! Yes. GMJ is YOU my friend
Cheryl - you are mildly committed.
i’m just gonna stand up and say a big “meee, tooooo!”
hi. my name is alece. and i’m a blogaholic.
I cannot believe all of you. I would never, ever be addicted to blogging! Nope… not me.
Amen.
Thanks for joining the group Alece and Danielle. We all need each other. That’s for sure. We can help all the ones still in denial.
like HW
Tam, what are some pictures not coming out anymore? Is it wordpress, or my blogger>
I love reading you. Your passion and love for Christ is obvious. But you still live in this world, and make it real, or write like it is.
I appreciate when other christian sister yes are bold for sharing the gospel, but don’t forget that we are still living here today.
Keep your addiction, I am hooked!
Btw, that has to do with personalities. Perhaps, like me I am a little “obsessive” at things I enjoy….
Good night and again I read you because you are real.
xoxoxo
ivy
HW - haha - miss innocent
Ivy - you blessed me! That means so much to me. thank you!
I share in your addiction
uh-oh. our group is growing.
should we have weekly confessions?
I’m just committed is all
that’s right girl. baby steps. i’m so proud of you
*admits to having computer CHAIR addiction*
wha???
A way of denying it’s the internet/blogging and blaming it on my chair.
yes.
so.
welcome to our group.
don’t be shy.
it’ll get easier in time.
Hi my name is love and it’s been less than a day since my last Blog-session….
GMJ - so glad to see you are now a confirmed H.A.P.P.Y Tam’blog-a-holic - Welcome Brother. I cracked up at your ‘duh’ moment
Kelly - my blogging addiction is causing me to have to cut down on my blog-comments. I so wanted more time to comment more with you! - But at least i thik you understand me…. and my little ‘pwoblem’.
Tam - I think you might just have it BAD ( Blogger Addiction Devotion) Girl - ‘well, I’ll be sensitive in the post”
TERRIBLE!!! 
We need to talk!
Shall we do it in blog-comments? 
<B
i have thought a lot about this lately. How much is too much? Not sure if there is an answer to that one.
Yes Love - I suffer gladly with BAD. Someone’s gotta do it
Pete - in all seriousness. Seriously. I know there are times when it is too much. When I’ve neglected things. Family. Not good.
So that’’s why we started our kids blogging. it made us feel less… guilty.
just kidding!
There definitely needs to be a balance. A schedule. I try to be more of a late night blogger.
What guidelines do you have in place?
I’ve just recently begun my therapy to my blogging addiction! “They’ve done studies on it…and it works 60% of the time 100% of the time” [thank you anchorman]
Regarding guidelines, tam…seriously now, is a blog a blog w/o the ability to blog about anything that prompts you to blog? When all else fails, do a top ten list. Yeah, those make me happy too.
yeah, and I just admitted my addiction to Mandy…whom I’ve known for less than a week, mind you. I’M AN OPEN BOOK and NO ONE CAN STOP ME NOW! I’m stinkin on Fire!
taking.
medication.
now.
Cathi - you. are. KILLIN ME!
Oh - I’m gonna LOVE hangin’ out and gettin to know you!
you’re not right just like the rest of us!
meds?
do share!
Guidelines?? We need guidelines?
Would that be besides the 6 rules of blogging?
Oh Dear
<B
oh no - this is getting too complicated!
well, the flintsone vitamins don’t work all of the time, but if you crush them and mix them with your mouthwash, it might make you barf a little.
[but I still don't know how that fixes the bloggin issue]
Uuuhhh Cathi - the disturbing thing about this is…I have a feeling you’ve tried that before
um…nice Tam.
let’s just say, don’t mix Dino with Scope…bad combo…kind of like mentos and pepsi…
Teehehe! You maked me laugh!
you all are out of your minds.
yep.
it’s confirmed.
you’re nutz!
except you Lady Carmen
oh, ‘we’ try…sometimes way too hard, but we try nonetheless
cathi - I LOVE your avatar! you look like you’re having so much fun!
[confession: I heart fake laughing pictures]
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Ah, yes. I am addicted to blogging as well. But huzzah for you, we should all blog for Christ.