Why Blog?

Everyone uses blogs in their own way.

Some for voicing their political beliefs, religious beliefs, ideas on health and nutrition, book reviews, jibberish, etc.

For me, it enables me to talk without talking.

Have you ever felt like there is so much more to you than the average person knows - but you're never sure how to share that part of you with them?

Well, that's what I use my blog for - sharing "me"! Whether I'm getting emotional, stating funny facts ("funny" according to me...haha), or stories about childhood, songs I like, movies I like, hobbies I have or want to have, WHATEVER!!! - that's the beauty of blogging. It doesn't matter what the hell you talk about - because who cares!!

I mean, it's not like the blog monster is going to pop out of my computer with his feelings hurt, or maybe feel offended, or bored to tears, or laughing his ass off at me (like my sister in an earlier blog entry...haha!) - it's like an "easy" friend to talk to. It's awesome!!

As an example of how awesome blogging is, I met up with an ex-coworker on Wednesday for lunch and we had a great visit. Near the end of the lunch I had mentioned that I had started blogging because working from home everyday is a bit "quiet" and boring and I needed some interaction (with my computer - wow! what is this world coming to...haha!).

So I gave her my blog URL on an old crumpled up Target receipt in my purse.

Then today, I (again) go to the mailbox (the most exciting part of a telecommuter's day) and check the mail and there's a card in the stack of junk mail addressed to me.

I think - it's not my birthday? Hmmm...then I notice my ex-coworker's name on the back, so I open it and you wouldn't believe it...

...it's a card that has a spring-like raised picture on the front with a little purple bird flying overhead - then when you open the card it reads...

"Hope you have a little song in your heart today."

It was such a nice thing to do! She noticed that in various parts of my blog it sounded like I was having a tough time - so she wanted to send some friendly cheer my way - HOW AWESOME IS THAT!

It's hard to find people like that in today's world. So thank you "ex-coworker" for sending a smile my way!