I’ve been on a blogging hiatus. Perhaps it wasn’t really on purpose. Retrospectively, I realized that after I linked my facebook and blog I received a discouraging comment that was concurrent with my hibernation. I suppose I got type-shy. In fact, there are several drafts sitting here that I just didn’t send.
In reality, my community exists all over the state (and some beyond like Joanna who is soon to be in Africa). The best way to keep up with them is social media. So, I resolve to spend more time connecting with folks…. twitter, facebook, email, perhaps a tumbler, and likely more texting. Community is important to me. While in grad school, it’s been tough to keep in touch due to finances and availability. Plus, these modes of social media can be a complete vortex once you start so I’ve tried to keep it minimal. Result? I’ve not done a great job of keeping up with the people that I care about.
I’m resolving to try harder. Another way I’m doing it is by sending birthday cards via snail mail.
So, there you go……
I’m hopeful with my new endeavors because a much more savvy friend than myself as shown me that it’s possible to reduce all the junk you see and get on facebook and twitter. I’m looking forward to figuring that out.
I’ll likely start a tumbler pretty soon. Somebody told me it was like switching from a pc to a mac, and I’m on board with that. So, until then….. sweet dreams and Happy New Year!
Its good to have you back. I miss an occassional good read. Hope this is an amazing year for you! – K