I just realized that April 8th was my 1 year Blog-iversary! It seems like only weeks ago that the word \”blog\” entered my vocabulary. I feel the need to thank my friend Julie for introducing me to this world.
When she first told me about her blog I visited a few times, but I stopped because I thought I was intruding on privileged information. I didn\’t \”get it\”. Time passed and I visited again, and then more frequently. Then I began to ask questions. My hubby got on board, and helped set me up. It has grown from there.
In my reading and learning it seems the word \”blog\” means different things to different people — be it a platform or an outlet. For me, it has been an outlet and an opportunity. It has been an outlet for thoughts and emotion. It has been an opportunity to practice writing - to explore and sculpt my style of writing - which is often reactionary:) It has given me the opportunity to \”journal\” about my family. I\’ve been able to document the growth, humor, and precious moments of my little family, something I\’ve not been succesful at doing in paper journals. I tend to stay away from \”hot topics\” such as politics and religion — in part to avoid unwanted comments, and in part to keep these areas simply more personal. This is not to say I will never \”go there\”, or have not ventured out, but up to this point, anything along those lines have been carefully considered.
Blogging has not only provided an outlet for writing, but an opportunity to read and learn. I\’ve \’met\” people who I never would have in my small community. I have been encouraged and been able to encourage. I have learned about others\’ lives, opinions, hopes, circumstances and longings. I have laughed, creid, prayed, and have even felt angry. I have always been a people watcher - intrigued by body language, smiles, hugs, and rolling eyes. I enjoy stories - ones of real life. I find encouragement and comfort in the experiences of others. Now, I not only write, but read and \”watch\” and learn.
Thanks to all who visit jennyonthespot. I so enjoy reading comments you leave, and — especially lately — appreciate the encouragement.
Thanks to all who make me laugh and cry through your own blogs… who give words for thought and learning. Thanks for your continued visitation and commenting, though my consistency has waned since the few weeks before and since sweet Lucy\’s arrival. I so enjoy this new world and look forward to another year of growing…
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