The Rollercoaster of a New Blogger

Blogging is sometimes hard.  Really hard.  And sometimes it's fun and carefree.  Just like with anything in life, there are ups and downs.  As a self proclaimed newbie, I am still learning the ins and outs of this crazy blogging world. The "rules", the lingo, what to do and what not to do.  With all of that comes highs and lows. And because I love lists, here are just a few that run through my mind on any given day:

Lows.

• What if no one comments on this?
• That moment when you leave a comment on a "bigger" blog and don't get a response
• Really?  Only that many pageviews?
• Reading passive aggressive tweets and wondering who they were meant for... and "Shit, I hope they didnt mean me?"
• How in the world am I supposed to "market" this thing? And why does that matter?
• Wondering if your real life friends are judging you for what you are putting on the internet
• The fine line of "sharing too much" and not being personable enough
• Wondering how you will stand out in a world of over 152 million blogs.

Highs!

• Getting a new follower on any social media outlet
• Having your tweet favorited or, even better, retweeted
• Hearing from someone thanking you for writing what you did
• Comments!
• Connecting with other bloggers that you have a lot in common with
• Sharing your story - the good, bad and ugly
• Reading posts that change your outlook on life
• Writing what you want, when you want
• Social media shoutouts from other bloggers - that weren't paid for.

What have I missed?  What are your biggest highs and lows?  I'd love to hear them!