Ping Pong
The sound of the ping pong ball as it taps its hollow way across the particle board table, over the net and bounces once, and then twice induces laughter and high fives. In a casual game of ping pong there is beer and snacks and nobody really keeping score (unless you play with Nate, that is). A professional competition, however, is dramatically different. The players are so adept and so skilled at moving the ball quickly and decisively across the table, onlookers are subjected to a swift back and forth, back and forth, back and forth (insert "I'll Love You Forever" reference here). The children's book aside, this back and forth motion I'm referring too is what has my head (and most likely yours too) spinning.
After a long discussion with L about how I feel, why I blog, what to avoid and his personal opinion on the things that are said (and also what he would prefer I not say), I have decided to open the blog to the public again. My reason is simple. It's my blog, I can do what I want. Stomps feet, throws tantrum, etc. Also thrown in there is the fact that I'm really spending time trying to find like-minded folk on the interwebz and if I comment they can't just come have a look-see. They have to ask permission. And if they're lazy like me, they won't. And dammit, I need that support. I need people who understand me and care about my life. That's why I blog. That's why it's PUBLIC.
Of course, that opens things up to...unsavory and non-supportive readers, but I'm willing to risk that. I can consider the source and remove any power the nastiness might have had easily enough. Besides, if people have issue with what I'm posting, they have the option to simply not read it. I suggest they exercise that option.
Because L. isn't really into computers or the internet (he can check his email and is pretty *smart* about it, he just chooses to use his time for other things) he really doesn't have a grasp on the reason for blogging. A journal? Fine. No problem. An online journal? That everyone can read? EVERYONE? He doesn't see the need for that. However, him not seeing a need for it does not in any way make him feel I shouldn't do it. But I would love some input from you folks as to why we do what we do.
What is so important about having all of you read my thoughts and feelings? Why do you do it? Maybe if we can help him understand, he'll start his own blog!
No. Really. Stop laughing. It could happen.
1 comment:
We as not only humans, but women, need to feel connected. To know we are not alone in our views, and thoughts, our feelings. Especially when we are going through something big in our life, we need to know someone, anyone, understands. I just finished a book that has kinda the same theme/storyline to it.
Men don't communicate the same as women, so sometimes can't quite understand why we need to talk to other people about our issues. I love my hubby, but there are times that i need another friend to talk to, someone who will just listen and not try to fix the issue. Sometimes an issue doesn't need to be fixed, it just needs someone to hear it out.
I have found that there are people who aren't computer savvy, that dont understand how being on the web can make you feel connected. It does, and it helps.. Just keep in mind.. he may never understand. And thats okay too, as long as your not judged for it.
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