Am I Addicted???

2008 May 8
by tam

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.

:?

71 Responses leave one →
  1. 2008 May 8

    Beeeeautiful!

  2. 2008 May 8

    I’ll raise my lighter…er, I mean cell phone…to that!

  3. 2008 May 8
    lori permalink

    Once again, nicely said!

  4. 2008 May 8

    haha!!!

    is no one else even slightly addicted???

  5. 2008 May 8
    lori permalink

    I am busy looking for a blogging addiction support goup….

  6. 2008 May 8
    lori permalink

    (i didn’t want to admit it)

  7. 2008 May 8

    why don’t we call it a “Blogging Devotion”

    Yes!

    That’s it!

    We are Devoted!!!!

  8. 2008 May 8
    lori permalink

    oh…a blogging devotion day….

  9. 2008 May 8

    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)!!!

  10. 2008 May 8

    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.

  11. 2008 May 8

    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!

  12. 2008 May 8
    lori permalink

    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…)

  13. 2008 May 8

    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

  14. 2008 May 8

    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” :shock: TERRIBLE!!! :D

    Lori, it’s ok. we’re here for you! We’ll protect you at all cost.

  15. 2008 May 8

    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?

  16. 2008 May 8

    Oh yea…

    Tam- I double Heart YOU!!

    Te Amo

  17. 2008 May 8

    Hmmm…I don’t know what i used before blogging. But I DO know my kids had more clean clothes

    :?

  18. 2008 May 8

    and home cooked meals.

    I wish Del Taco had .99 taco nite every night!!

  19. 2008 May 8

    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 :wink:

  20. 2008 May 8

    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! :D

  21. 2008 May 8

    Mandy – are you constipated again?

  22. 2008 May 8

    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!!!

  23. 2008 May 8

    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. :shock:

    Hi.

    I’m Brandy, or as Tam says…Bwandeee.

    I’m here to join BA.

    Please be kind.

    :???:

  24. 2008 May 8

    Kelly gets a massage once a week?! :shock:

  25. 2008 May 8

    Where do I sign up for THAT?! :lol:

  26. 2008 May 8

    HAHAHA!!! YOU WISH!!!!

    oh and kelly! wow – great warning! ;)

  27. 2008 May 8

    I think I’m in the minority unless reading is an addiction…

  28. 2008 May 8

    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!!)

  29. 2008 May 8

    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.”

  30. 2008 May 8

    um, well, the massage…yeah.
    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:) a hidden perk!
    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:) Not even a co-pay. Woo Hoo! Happy me!
    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:)

  31. 2008 May 8

    I hate massage therapists!!! ;-)

  32. 2008 May 8

    Selena – WHATeverrrrr…very funny :D

    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 :lol:

    Cheryl – you are mildly committed.

  33. 2008 May 8

    i’m just gonna stand up and say a big “meee, tooooo!”

    hi. my name is alece. and i’m a blogaholic.

  34. 2008 May 8

    I cannot believe all of you. I would never, ever be addicted to blogging! Nope… not me. :razz:

  35. 2008 May 8

    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

    :?

  36. 2008 May 8

    :shock: What?

  37. 2008 May 8

    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

  38. 2008 May 8

    HW – haha – miss innocent ;)

  39. 2008 May 8

    Ivy – you blessed me! That means so much to me. thank you!

  40. 2008 May 8

    I share in your addiction :)

  41. 2008 May 8

    uh-oh. our group is growing.

    should we have weekly confessions?

  42. 2008 May 8

    I’m just committed is all

  43. 2008 May 8

    that’s right girl. baby steps. i’m so proud of you ;)

  44. 2008 May 8

    *admits to having computer CHAIR addiction*

  45. 2008 May 8

    wha???

  46. 2008 May 8

    A way of denying it’s the internet/blogging and blaming it on my chair.

  47. 2008 May 8

    yes.

    so.

    welcome to our group.

    don’t be shy.

    it’ll get easier in time.

    ;)

  48. 2008 May 8

    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 :lol:

    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” :shock: TERRIBLE!!! :D

    We need to talk! ;-) Shall we do it in blog-comments? ;-)

    <B

  49. 2008 May 8

    i have thought a lot about this lately. How much is too much? Not sure if there is an answer to that one.

  50. 2008 May 8

    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?

  51. 2008 May 8

    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.

  52. 2008 May 8

    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!

  53. 2008 May 8

    taking.

    medication.

    now.

  54. 2008 May 8

    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!

  55. 2008 May 8

    meds?

    do share!

  56. 2008 May 8

    Guidelines?? We need guidelines? :shock:

    Would that be besides the 6 rules of blogging?

    Oh Dear :roll:

    <B

  57. 2008 May 8

    oh no – this is getting too complicated!

  58. 2008 May 8

    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]

  59. 2008 May 8

    Uuuhhh Cathi – the disturbing thing about this is…I have a feeling you’ve tried that before :shock:

  60. 2008 May 9

    um…nice Tam.

  61. 2008 May 9

    let’s just say, don’t mix Dino with Scope…bad combo…kind of like mentos and pepsi…

  62. 2008 May 9

    Teehehe! You maked me laugh!

  63. 2008 May 9

    :lol:

    you all are out of your minds.

    yep.

    it’s confirmed.

    you’re nutz!

    except you Lady Carmen ;)

  64. 2008 May 9

    oh, ‘we’ try…sometimes way too hard, but we try nonetheless

  65. 2008 May 9

    cathi – I LOVE your avatar! you look like you’re having so much fun!

  66. 2008 May 10

    [confession: I heart fake laughing pictures]

  67. 2008 May 11
    carmike permalink

    Ah, yes. I am addicted to blogging as well. But huzzah for you, we should all blog for Christ.

  68. 2008 May 18

    LOL!

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