Online blogging seems silly, especially for one who is not particular to opening up and being vulnerable. There are plenty of times I want to share more about myself with someone - not unlike the simple game of catch- but wait to be asked... only to be disappointed that they didn't appear to care enough to delve a little deeper. Time Out: this little save now blue bar that moves as I'm typing is quasi annoying. Its like I'm being watched. Okay, enough with the paranoia.
The reason I scampered into this world of online-ness is to allow others into my life as they please. I put it out there, they can tune in to the life of K-dog as they remember or want to. This is my response of sorts to friends who share their life with me via mass email updates and their own online journaling. I realized that as I read their junk I felt more connected and appreciative of them but there was no corresponding way for them, should they choose, to feel connected to me. Secretly (tho not so secret now!) I hope this saves my wrists from the carpal tunnel woes of tapping away for hours in front of the compy to the pile of unanswered emails I am getting worse at replying to.
If you read up on my life and feel connected to me in a new way, let me know. I'm assuming that if you are reading this its 'cause you know me. Or want to. This picture shows me in a public speaking setting... I can do it but I just don't feel comfortable doing so. Currently, that parallels this adventure into cyberspace.
6 comments:
Thanks for christening a new online addiction!
Good for you Kendra! Just so you know I'd love a face to face anytime and now that I know you would like a deeper delver, I'll do it!!
Oh yay Kendra! I have a blogger blog but use it just for political writing right now .. my day-to-day is chronicled in Xanga and Facebook. I'm with you on it being a great way to keep up with people - I feel connected to many people through their blogs even when I don't always have time to give them a phone call or it's just not possible for whatever reason.
way to start something, keep it up Kendra.
You have inspired me! I've thought about starting a blog for quite some time now, and after seeing yours ... maybe I should just do it =)
Some of your comments in the mass email reminded me of our conversations on the trail, about church, and what it really means to be part of a body of believers ... I really enjoyed having the chance to reconnect with you =) Hope all is well, and enjoy your blogging!
Ahh, a newcomer. Welcome to my world Kendra. Cyberspace isn't so bad is it? :-)
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