But, since Jenn tagged me, I thought the best thing I could do was run over and check out her list. How could I resist? I was reading the first item on her list where she said, "I am shy. I never know what to say to people, so I tend to say nothing. That's why I like to blog...I can edit!" and that reminded me of something I was thinking about earlier. Not necessarily the shy part, though I'm right there with Jenn on that. I'm a total introvert, but somehow blogging helps us to come out of that and reach out and connect with people in ways we never could in real life. What I was thinking about was the editing.
For instance, on the Need a Snow Day? post - why didn't I mention something like, "remember how much fun it was making cut paper snowflakes when you were a kid? Now you can do the same thing with your computer." So, when I think of that a few days later, should I edit the post and make the original post 'better' - even though no one will probably even notice or read the new improved post? Should I just ignore it and move on? (of course, because I'm a perfectionist, this is the hardest one for me) Or should I write a new post and say what I really meant to say in the first place - and probably have people wondering why I'm repeating myself?
What do you do?
Oh my gosh - you are cracking me up over here - because I am SO like you!!! Seriously... I could have been reading about myself here! I'm so bad that I even edit my instant messages! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know I'm not alone!
ReplyDeleteI also am constantly in edit mode...
ReplyDeleteIt's a standing joke at home, I'm always asked, have you done your check backs? Check back, check back.. don't forget to check back... my partner laughs at me..
Anna you are definitely not alone...I am the same as Misty...I thought I was reading about myself at fist LOL
ReplyDeleteI am always editing and still not getting it perfected...
And I find it so much easier to be the person I really am with blogging> I feel I can just let loose and have fun. Why can't I be like that in the real life world. I'm sure it would be just as fun!
Although I have to admit I am coming out of my shell :0)
take care
carrie