self-reflexive blogging thoughts
sometimes, I wonder if this blog is an impediment on my friendships with people.
when I get excited about something, it usually ends up on my blog. when I'm going through some frustrations, it usually ends up on my blog (albeit less...I still keep a personal journal!). it recently occurred to me that, perhaps it would be more fruitful to actually TALK to my friends in order to keep up with each other's lives, rather than write about it. I know that saying this is a little extreme, but I'm simply considering the possibility that this blogging habit may have its deficiencies too.
I sometimes feel that I'm investing too much into this, and perhaps have grown overly attached to the idea of having an audience. However, it's also been a blessing because I get to connect with friends near and far through this venue (i'm especially thinking of the far ones, whom I don't see enough! *sniff*...if only we can have cake dates in the digital world!), and also discipline myself through this writing regiment. Alas, I think the pros outweigh the cons.
On an unrelated note, I'll respond to a few of the comments recently posted here.
1) PJ: When will you let that go? You made me shake my head in dismay (and laughter).
2) Jung: Wow...after all these years, I never thought that I could still get teased about crushes...or shall we say, "infatuations"?
Sorry folks, there will be no "part deux" to that entry!
posted by vespertine @ 4:48 PM
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2 Comments:
Re: the tensions about blogging, I hear ya, loud and clear!! Good for being aware of it, it's tricky finding a balance ... though given the increasing expectations of the Internet to provide a sense of community, I think there's a place for sharing thoughts online. I for one quite enjoy reading your posts. We should meet properly sometime!
Re: an audience.
I must confess that I have similar issues in this area. I think the early church fathers call it , 'vainglory', or seeking other's opinion for personal affirmation. Except of course, my problem is a bit more parasitic, I don't blog, I comment. And in my comments, I want to solicit the whole gamut of reactions from dismay to laughter, shock to encouragement, and yes, even frustration to being witty and/or thoughtful. I thought to myself, this might be a good thing to lent - save time, less enemies, and get more real work done. So e, if you see less of me or none of me till after Easter ... don't take it personally.
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