I Could Kill You With My Thumb

by Gina Valley

You could say that I’m a competitive person.  But, you’d be wrong.  I’m much more competitive than that.

Have you seen this Blogger Idol thing?

The first time I came across it, I didn’t think much about it.

I don’t do contests.  I’m not a fan of doing something to get a prize.  It’s just not me.

In general, prizes I win, I give away.  I’m just not comfortable having stuff I haven’t earned.  I don’t know why.  I guess that’s how I was brought up.

But…

Last year, I noticed some fine writers I know, including John and Justin and Molly, had participated in Blogger Idol, so I took a closer look.  At first I was just there to support them and read their stuff, but then I started looking around.  Looked like they were having a lot of fun with it.

I like fun.

Looked like they were meeting new people.

I like new people.  Usually.  I’m always entertained by new people.

Well, turns out that it is again Blogger Idol season.  Not only that, but it is audition time.  And, I’m a bit befuddled (don’t you love when you get to use that word?!?!).

Should I audition?

I can’t decide.

On the one hand, I’m sure the jazz dance number I’ve prepared to perform for my audition makes me a shoo in (I actually had to Google that.  I had “shoe in.”)

On the other hand, I have a Murphy’s Law life, and time I commit to this will be time taken away from some other area.  Who will fish the Tonka trucks and Legos out of the toilet while I am Blogger Idol indisposed?

Another negative is my distaste at competing for prizes (even really cool ones, and these are really cool).  I wish the carrot at the end of the BI stick was something more like a giant vat of chocolate or raising a pet giraffe, because those are, obviously, life necessities so I wouldn’t have so much trouble accepting them when I win.

Another positive is I think it would be good for me to have the challenge of something new thrown into my routine.  I love change.  I love new experiences.  I love new high heels (I know that doesn’t really apply here, but I really do love them).

Of course the counter to that positive is that it would be something new thrown into my routine.  Another itch to scratch.  Do I have a hand available for that?  Will I ignore something vital in order to give my best to Blogger Idol?  Will my kids pick up dangerous, life-threatening behaviors, like running with scissors or swimming after eating or getting into my secret chocolate stash?

But, for me, a giant positive, the most giant positive, is getting to meet other amazing writers.

I love writing, and I love writers.   We all, no matter the field or medium we chose to express ourselves in, share a passion that is God-given and undeniable.  It’s such a joy and honor to get to meet and develop relationships with those who have similar hearts.

As I consider taking part in Blogger Idol, that, meeting other writers, is the biggest positive for me.  I know I would develop new friendships with fellow wordsmiths.  That would be awesome.

Of course, I will feel a little bad when I crush my new friends and become the Blogger Idol for 2013.  I play to win.

If I’m in it.  I plan to win it.

So, I’m torn.

Should I audition?

Let me know what you think.

I’m going to go find a more secure location for my chocolate stash.  You know, just in case.

Laugh Out Loud!

-gina

Should I go for it?  Should I jump into the competition to be the Blogger Idol for 2013? Which of my posts do you think I should send them, if I do go for it?  Shoot me a comment.  I’m looking forward to hearing your opinion, and I need the help deciding.