You may or may not have noticed that I haven't written in awhile. There are a number of reasons for this. The first being a simple lack of time. Our weekly schedule is near insanity, and when I do have down time, I spend it with Jayden rather than typing away. We decided not to get the internet at our house, too, so practically it hasn't been easy. Besides that, I just haven't known what to say. I feel like I have gone through a fairly major transformation over the past few months, and now I am left having to reevaluate what to write about, and whether or not I should write at all. I think that my weekly 'updates' were getting boring. [Although some may disagree.] Did anyone actually care what boots I was 'wishlisting'? I have been increasingly irritated by the culture that is developing around me. I'm bored of bloggers who complain incessantly, or the monotonous narcissists who think I actually want to know what shape their poo looked like in the toilet this morning... Facebook is really only a mild version of the overly-invasive attitudes that people have where they assume that people actually care what they are doing on a moment-by-moment basis. Twitter is the extreme of this, and while I have never 'Twittered' [thank God], I have grown tired of unnecessarily reporting endless mundane details of daily life. I feel that I have time to write, but only about things that matter to me. I want to have an intelligent blog where I can tell humorous stories, ask thoughtful questions and engage with people on a level deeper than, "Yesterday I peed four times..." But do I want my Xanga to become that outlet? I spent hours writing my updates in the hopes of staying connected with certain people, showing them that I care about them, and hoping that my efforts would evoke some sort of reciprocated affection... but it didn't work. So, I am left with the option of altering my previous habits and choosing to take the road less traveled. Or maybe I'm not the revolutionary I aspire to be? Maybe it is the cliche road. Well, in any case, that's where I've been lately....mentally, anyway.
I think I will still write here, but I think I need to wait until I am inspired to post. Xanga needs to be something refreshing in my life. I have enough deadlines throughout the week, I will do quite nicely without enforcing one on myself to write here. Sometimes I might even do 'the update' post -- but expect posts of other varieties, too. Times, they are a-changing ... so out with the old, and in with the revamped!
I have always enjoyed your blogs, no matter what you're writing about...but I totally know what you mean about not having the time. I update our blog like crazy, because I know the grandparents count on it for pictures of Brooklyn, but there are days when I think "You know what, instead of blogging about our life today, I think I'd rather just go enjoy it!" I really do enjoy blogging and posting the pictures, but there are days when I don't want to, and I like giving myself the freedom to say "not doing that today!" I will read whatever you write, whether it's updates or "deep thoughts with Caroline":) And I agree...as I put on my facebook status one day (ironic, intentionally) "Twitter is Facebook status updates on crack" -- the Sprint commercial makes us laugh where the guy says "From your phone you can check e-mail, check the weather, even update your Facebook status." I always say "Oh thank God! What if I wasn't able to tell everyone what I was doing every second of my day at that exact moment!" It's over the top for sure...I will never, ever get on Twitter -- it's just too much. People have it linked to Facebook and along the sides of their blogs, and that's overwhelming enough for me. Oh, and by the way, I did care what boots you were wishlisting:) But if you don't want to share those things anymore, I'll survive:)
Caz, I have been very interested in your Xanga blogs since the beginning and always take the opportunity to read and digest and appreciate your photos and comments...thankyou for all the time and effort you have put into this site for my benefit, at least. I fully understand that time is a precious commodity so I am grateful for whatever you can spare in whatever form that takes. Love you, mum
I also check this every day to see if you've added anything. It's a great way to hear your thoughts about what you're up to at the moment. Obviously your time is precious and I know like you I'd rather spend time with my husband than on the computer.
Whatever you post we will lap it up... we love you and better still, we get to see you soon. I can't wait. xo
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I have always enjoyed your blogs, no matter what you're writing about...but I totally know what you mean about not having the time. I update our blog like crazy, because I know the grandparents count on it for pictures of Brooklyn, but there are days when I think "You know what, instead of blogging about our life today, I think I'd rather just go enjoy it!" I really do enjoy blogging and posting the pictures, but there are days when I don't want to, and I like giving myself the freedom to say "not doing that today!"
I will read whatever you write, whether it's updates or "deep thoughts with Caroline":)
And I agree...as I put on my facebook status one day (ironic, intentionally) "Twitter is Facebook status updates on crack" -- the Sprint commercial makes us laugh where the guy says "From your phone you can check e-mail, check the weather, even update your Facebook status." I always say "Oh thank God! What if I wasn't able to tell everyone what I was doing every second of my day at that exact moment!" It's over the top for sure...I will never, ever get on Twitter -- it's just too much. People have it linked to Facebook and along the sides of their blogs, and that's overwhelming enough for me.
Oh, and by the way, I did care what boots you were wishlisting:) But if you don't want to share those things anymore, I'll survive:)
Caz, I have been very interested in your Xanga blogs since the beginning and always take the opportunity to read and digest and appreciate your photos and comments...thankyou for all the time and effort you have put into this site for my benefit, at least. I fully understand that time is a precious commodity so I am grateful for whatever you can spare in whatever form that takes. Love you, mum
I also check this every day to see if you've added anything. It's a great way to hear your thoughts about what you're up to at the moment. Obviously your time is precious and I know like you I'd rather spend time with my husband than on the computer.
Whatever you post we will lap it up... we love you and better still, we get to see you soon. I can't wait. xo