Name the Blog - Round 367!
March 24, 2017 1:37 PM Subscribe
I miss writing a blog - the creative outlet it gives, the community that can develop, and the way I can focus and deepen my ideas by putting pen to paper, so to speak.
So time for a new blog with a short, catchy title that is available as a .com!
I'm planning on writing a personal/lifestyle blog, with a focus on parenting/relationships (but NOT a mommy blog), minimalism/simplicity, outdoors, adventures, and developing habits to lead a good life (however one defines it).
About five years ago I ran a very successful blot in a niche topic, but eventually had to shut it down due to changing life circumstances, so I'm not new to blogging. I am, however, horrible at titles - and I'd really prefer not to have to change the blog name once I settle on one.
As mentioned above, I'm expecting to blog on the following topics:
- parenting - less about look at my cute kid [although he IS adorable, obviously], more about how to think about life priorities and family goals, given children
- relationships - how to strengthen your personal community, deepen friendships, be the person you want to be to others, engage as a citizen
- minimalism/simplicity - less about just getting rid of stuff, more about how to focus on what matters and figure out what that stuff is, even. Probably some budging & organization topics in here too
- outdoors & adventures - getting outside and having adventures (and figuring out how to make it happen as a parent) is a huge part of my life
- habits - goes along with simplifying, and the trade-offs of making a good life for yourself
Words I've been thinking about include: adventure, balance, challenge, climb, culture, curiosity, cycle, daily, experience, habits, happy, independent, intent, inspired, joy, kind, mindset, practice, presence, raise, relaxed, rhythm, simple, solid, stoic, substantial, wander, wild, world, wonder.
If there were no metafilter, I'd probably go with "A Pretty Solid Day" or something along those lines (because that's how I always want to feel at the end of a day), but luckily you guys exist!
About five years ago I ran a very successful blot in a niche topic, but eventually had to shut it down due to changing life circumstances, so I'm not new to blogging. I am, however, horrible at titles - and I'd really prefer not to have to change the blog name once I settle on one.
As mentioned above, I'm expecting to blog on the following topics:
- parenting - less about look at my cute kid [although he IS adorable, obviously], more about how to think about life priorities and family goals, given children
- relationships - how to strengthen your personal community, deepen friendships, be the person you want to be to others, engage as a citizen
- minimalism/simplicity - less about just getting rid of stuff, more about how to focus on what matters and figure out what that stuff is, even. Probably some budging & organization topics in here too
- outdoors & adventures - getting outside and having adventures (and figuring out how to make it happen as a parent) is a huge part of my life
- habits - goes along with simplifying, and the trade-offs of making a good life for yourself
Words I've been thinking about include: adventure, balance, challenge, climb, culture, curiosity, cycle, daily, experience, habits, happy, independent, intent, inspired, joy, kind, mindset, practice, presence, raise, relaxed, rhythm, simple, solid, stoic, substantial, wander, wild, world, wonder.
If there were no metafilter, I'd probably go with "A Pretty Solid Day" or something along those lines (because that's how I always want to feel at the end of a day), but luckily you guys exist!
Jaclyn's Balanced Joy.
posted by furtive_jackanapes at 4:25 PM on March 24, 2017
posted by furtive_jackanapes at 4:25 PM on March 24, 2017
Ooh I like Balanced Joy! Also, I would totally read that blog.
posted by bighappyhairydog at 4:56 PM on March 24, 2017
posted by bighappyhairydog at 4:56 PM on March 24, 2017
Best answer: I like Balanced Joy too.
Here's some ideas that aren't quite right, but might inspire you:
Nature Nurture (because you mention parenting and being outside)
Building Better Days
Climbing to Contentment
Happiness Unwrapped
A Mostly Good Day
Better than Fine
posted by areaperson at 7:42 PM on March 24, 2017
Here's some ideas that aren't quite right, but might inspire you:
Nature Nurture (because you mention parenting and being outside)
Building Better Days
Climbing to Contentment
Happiness Unwrapped
A Mostly Good Day
Better than Fine
posted by areaperson at 7:42 PM on March 24, 2017
Best answer: Can I just say that I love 'A Pretty Solid Day'? I would read that. 'Balanced Joy' sounds like a diet thing to me. Artificial sweetener maybe.
Other ideas:
Simple Days
Raising The World
Habit of Presence
posted by The Toad at 8:21 PM on March 24, 2017
Other ideas:
Simple Days
Raising The World
Habit of Presence
posted by The Toad at 8:21 PM on March 24, 2017
Best answer: I think "A Pretty Solid Day" encompasses your offerings perfectly.
posted by le_salvo at 8:43 PM on March 24, 2017
posted by le_salvo at 8:43 PM on March 24, 2017
Best answer: I like A Pretty Solid Day (and wouldn't use "joy")
I also like Climbing to Contentment. Or what about something like Building Contentment -- I like how "building" could be read in the transitive (you building it) or intransitive (you watching as the feeling builds) sense.
posted by salvia at 9:45 PM on March 24, 2017
I also like Climbing to Contentment. Or what about something like Building Contentment -- I like how "building" could be read in the transitive (you building it) or intransitive (you watching as the feeling builds) sense.
posted by salvia at 9:45 PM on March 24, 2017
Response by poster: Lots of great ideas - thank you, folks!
posted by Jaclyn at 11:59 AM on March 28, 2017
posted by Jaclyn at 11:59 AM on March 28, 2017
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