22 October 2007

welcome to me!

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:

Andrew Battista said...

Thanks for christening a new online addiction!

Val said...

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!!

Brent said...

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.

ben wideman said...

way to start something, keep it up Kendra.

Anonymous said...

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!

Demnos said...

Ahh, a newcomer. Welcome to my world Kendra. Cyberspace isn't so bad is it? :-)