Feb 4, 2005

My first blog experience

I am in the process of setting up my blog page, and the pressure is on to say something interesting. I am fascinated with this new type of communication, and feel like I've been in the dark about blog world. Why have I not heard about this sooner? I have already enjoyed reading the thoughts of several known bloggers, and look forward to entering in to the community of blog myself. I only learned about it this morning. My sister, Kate (an English teacher), and dad (an avid reader and also an English teacher) are in town this weekend. Both are bloggers and great writers. I decided to jump onboard, but am somewhat nervous about the "comments" aspect of this form of expression. Any one at any time can read what I have to say, and my biggest fear is that, as it turns out, I have not much to say at all. At one point in my life, I was more of a reader and a writer. I was, in fact, an English major in college. I had things to say, and learned eloquent ways to say them. (But please don't expect my grammar to be perfect.) Now most days I am home with my 4 1/2 month old daughter, cooing and gurgling as she learns to roll over and do the things babies do. It will be nice to have an outlet for my grown-up ramblings and thoughts. I only hope that I haven't lost my ability to have grown-up thoughts. I guess we'll see. . .
As I read over this, I thought about deleting it, but I guess the whole point is that you can't be a self-conscious blogger. You just have to say what you have to say, and perhaps it will strike a cord with someone, and if not, at least I've gotten to express myself, even if only for a moment!

3 comments:

jkreggp said...

Good going Summer! you did it. you took the plunge and became a published writer. i am proud of you, because i know that you entered into this new realm with full knowledge that you are exposing yourself - you are choosing to become vulnerable, and that takes courage. i hope that since you are now a published writer you will discover that your life is even more rich, full, and satisfiying than it was before - that your chance taking pays off. * i will look forward to checking your blogspot from time to time to learn of what thoughts you having lately, and this will make my life even more rich, full, and satisfying than it was before. i am interested in what you have to say, because,in the words of bob dylan: "she's got everything she needs, she's an artist, she don't look back..."
love, papa

Kate said...

Summer,
Yeah! I am so happy that you are joining the blog world. You have many wonderful things to say and I look forward to reading and responding to your thoughts. I also look forward to keeping up with the interesting things my incredibly smart niece is up to. Keep it up!

Shelly said...

Hi Summer. Thank you for introducing me to the concept of blogging. It is very interesting and I look forward to years of blogs on your page. You inspired me to start my own as well. I think you are a wonderful mother and I am blessed beyond words by your friendship. Blog to ya later! --Shelma