I’ve been blogging for almost 2 years.

That makes me an expert in nothing. (see: blog title)

For me, blogging has lead me to valuable friendships, getting free stuff, and a way to see the world beyond my cookie-cutter street.

I used to read every single post in my feed reader, but that got to be too much pressure to keep up for me. Now, it sits idle and ignored, much like my bank account. I’m afraid to look in the dark room.

There are times that I’ll check out my friend’s posts or posts linked to from Twitter, and recently, I’ve been reading more and more about what blogging is and who is a blogger and why people should blog. I have a feeling the upcoming BlogHer conference is to blame.

woo hoo! only (checking calendar) 3-1/2 weeks till rub-up-athon!

Reading these other blogs (mostly written by people I don’t normally read) makes me wonder why they have such authority to declare who is a blogger, who should call themselves a blogger, and why we should all care what being a blogger means.

Who the FUCK cares?

Really.

Isn’t there room out here in the Internets World for every man, woman, and child to have their own little slice of Blog Heaven? Can’t some mommy bloggers write solely about their experiences as a mother, no matter how inane or exaggerated? Can’t some people carve out of their blog house a place to vent or rant or post crap-ass pictures of their dog and call it their own?

Why does everyone have to be criticized and called out for doing what they like?

If someone wants to call themselves a “Social Media Guru” or the “Queen of All Things Awesome” or “Worst Mother on Earth,” why not let them?

If you don’t like it, don’t read it. By reading it and giving them attention, you are validating their successes. SOMEone, somewhere is reading them, so there IS a space in the Series of Tubes for them.

I’ve said my peace, now run along and make yourself happy. And quit worrying about what everyone else is doing.

Unless they’re making brownies – then sit down and enjoy.