There is nothing I like better than learning new things and making new friends. This blogging world is amazing because of the networking possibilities. And I don't mean for business reasons I mean networking ideas, thoughts, inspirations, laughs, fears, rants, and frustrations.
The world seems a little smaller each time we find out that there are 'real' people out there. People that may or may not be the same as us--different races, religions, nationalities...but still in essence the same. They are still people...part of the human family. We share the basic human emotions of hope, love, friendship, worry, heartbreak, sorrow. Those feelings, though, instead of dividing us can unite us.
I love to say, 'I want to know what makes you tick'. The blessing comes when understanding is reached...we will not always agree on things, but that is a good thing. What a sad world it would be if we did not have our agency to think, and live as we choose. And what a wonderful place it is when we use that agency, while maybe not changing our minds, to understand the motives of our friends.
Ok...sorry to get all sentimental on you...
Insert*Group Hug* and everyone start singing 'It's a Small World After All."
(Just once through though as that song can really get on your nerves.)
P.S. Are there any other unknown cyber buddies out there? Not that I have any illusions that what I'm writing is so riveting that there should be...but IF there are you are welcome to join in the fun. :)
7 comments:
I love reading people's blogs. It might be because they put IT out there-- all those inner thoughts that get chained inside during real-life situations.
You know how it is when you meet new people in real life... everybody keeps everything so nicey nice and superficial for so long that it's really hard to KNOW them. We don't say the things that need to be said. It takes awhile to reach that level with people.
So, it seems like on blogs, people are more open, a little more willing to say how it is. It's like a good book with continuous chapters. Sherpa has blog friend that I've become quite intrigued with. I've never met him in real life but I like the way he thinks and sees things. So, I keep reading his book, I mean blog.
Thanks Kat! I really don't have an ego but I feel fairly confident that you are welcoming me. I mean really, how many cyber-friends named Jana could you have met recently online? But, stranger things have happened...
I loved your post. It is fun seeing other peoples' points of view. I'll be sure to add you to my blog list and you add me so we can learn what makes each other tick.
Bren, I have often thought people can learn more about me on my blog and comments than in person. Next time we are together I am going to need my computer so I can communicate. :)
Okay, I just added you to my list. That was pretty cool adding my first cyber-friend.
Dang, I wanted to sing koom-by-ya.
I'm loving you having a blog. I feel like I get to keep up with you so much more. Probably silly that it's easier to e-mail than pick up the phone, but it just is. Plus it saves my children lots of mom's glares and twitching when they "forget" AGAIN how to behave when mom is on the phone.
To me, it is an interesting phenomenon (ooh- big word) that we seem to say/ share more about ourselves online than we do in person. I'm not so sure that's a good thing, but as I'm guilty of it as well, I guess we just keep moving forward. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments. Koom-by-ya to you too Marni :)
That is a strange...but understandable occurence (I can't spell phenomenon) LOL. The blog thing is good though, because it skips all the how are you today, fine, isn't the weather nice talk and gets straight down to what is on your mind.
Brenda, I was wondering who Sherpa was. :)
Jana...blogs make it so you can say "Look me straight in the lap top and tell me what you really think." (Yes you are the Jana :) )
Marni..I'm so glad I saved your kids from the glares and twitching. LOL. I always knew we would have a lot to talk about...it helps that we can get straight to the meat.
Sharon...I love your new profile pic. :)Thanks for singing Koom by ya!
Kat: Sherpa is Dave's sister's roommate in D.C. We've met in real life, and she's super cool. She met the girls when we took them out there, so she is familiar with their personalities.
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