So I keep arguing with myself on this whole blog, facebook, journal keeping thing. Surely, technology was meant to make things easier, right? Here are my arguments:
Journal: Sacred to me. I really enjoy putting my thoughts and inspiration to paper. I capture the emotion of the moment and learn from where I have been. I love self reflection. Why it doesn't stay consistent? Many reasons fit in this category. By the time I actually sit down to write my thoughts have left me or I am frustrated that I can't get it out the way it seems to flow in my mind. What ever my reason I am just plain not consistent.
Facebook: Keep up on the extended family happenings, fun to have reconnected with old friends, quick place to view pictures, etc... But to be really honest it is a waste of time and a forum for cyberstalking.
Blog: Love the concept, the creativity (if I can figure it out.) However, the format I am using isn't working for me as you can see my past few entries, the last 9 months ago, have been about starting new and keeping up to date. Then I shy away for fear of people actually reading my posts and making judgement on it.
Do I turn away from my reconnected friends and family happenings in effort to gain time and stop my cyberstalking habit? Do I start a new blog that no one knows about so I can feel more comfortable about my thoughts? Then do I risk hurting feelings because I blocked someone from reading the blog?
My answer has come in the form of, "Get Over Yourself!" No one really cares what you post just more that you do it. Those that are reading this love me for who I am. (Hopefully) You are what you think, right? or was that eat? That, too. I will keep facebook on the back burner just because. It will be exactly that back burner information. If any of my family is reading this you may need to contact me via phone to fill me in, as my cyberstalking days are numbered. A no brainer is keep the journal handy in case thoughts need to be recorded and lap top is not around. I will revamp this blog and keep my sweet friends who even care to log on occasionally. Just know that it will be turning into my more personal thoughts instead family events. I am more than committed to my role as a wife and mother so I am sure you will get plenty of Murri info.
4 comments:
You took the words right out of my mouth, this post and your last. We have been in need of changes around our house too. I'm glad to see I'm not alone!
P.S. Your kids are darn cute!!
So loved the 5 posts that just popped up in my google reader...so we've been thinking of taking a FB haitus for a month at our house but no one has actually thrown out a starting date...also been thinking of getting back to my blog. It has been on my mind...maybe you will inspire me (although you are the second person in the last six months to whom I have said that)! Not sure what is getting in the way! I do miss my blog.
XXOO
Funny! The google reader must pick up each change. Busted. As for the FB starting date not being set. It is because no one will admit that we are all cyberstalkers. Exactly why most of us don't post status on FB because we don't want anyone to know we actually use it.
Welcome back! I love this post and you hit so many points dead on, I know many people would agree. We all struggle to prioritize and keep up with the (seeming) demands of our many options to stay connected BUT in reality we just do all these things for ourselves, it can be healthy or not, we get to choose. Good for you choosing the best options for you and your family, that's what it's really all about.
Oh and your right, we read because we love you (and your family) for EXACTLY who you are!
Great to see some updates - I love and miss all those Murri faces!!
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