Ever since I started blogging, I feel like I've gained this confidence that I never had before. I am so much more in touch with who I am and what I think. I've always been sensitive and I've always been a writer. I began keeping a diary in kindergarten and I wrote in it religiously until a few years ago. But now, I have my blog and I'm no longer simply writing private thoughts no one will ever see. Now I write for more than just myself. However, it doesn't always come as natually to me as writing in a diary did. I suppose I censor some of what I say, but that's natural.
I believe that everything I do is somehow and extension of who I am inside. This seems to be a time in my life for finding and defining myself. I want to go to Africa because I hope to find some part of myself there-- to grow. I remember when we were in Korea, part of me couldn't wait to get home and start living my life as the new me-- a peson changed since seeing new things in a land faraway. I told James recently that when I come home from Africa I know I'll never be the same person. It's the same with blogging. I feel so much more connected than I used to. I sit here now, at my computer, in my pajamas, typing words that will go out into space for many different people to see. I feel such a sense of freedom.
I totally understand what you say, I feel the excact same. I am partly sad that I do not write in my journal anymore, but I love blogging. My hubby refers to all of you as my imaginery friends (LOL) but he does not know that I have a blog, I want to keep it that way. I am so looking foward to you coming here, to read what you thought and your view on things. I know I say this a lot but I LOVE my country we are not perfect but this place is GREAT!!
Totally how I feel about blogging too. I have never been a writer, but since I've started blogging I can't stop writing. I discovered that I really love writing! And it is very freeing! :)
Posted by: Robin at April 26, 2005 08:18 AMI want to start a blog, I have been thinking about it for a few weeks now, but because of school, I havent gotten around to it. When I finally sat down to do it, I thought, wait, I DON'T KNOW HOW! Is there a quick way to tell me how, or a website I could use that would walk me through it. E-mail me and let me know when you get the chance! Love you!
Posted by: Meggie at April 26, 2005 09:00 AMThat's really cool Hannah :)
Posted by: Linda at April 26, 2005 01:16 PMYou put it perfectly! I feel so similar about it!
Oh, and don't worry, I have *never* thought you were a "pig" (that was your word) by any means!! I LOVE that you take such a interest in food. I DO TOO!!! I think people who put more effort into cooking and trying new meals and recipes and eat more exotic type foods are usually healthier people. I love to eat and can eat as much as an average guy. I think one way I maintain my weight/size is by cooking with fresh foods, trying new recipes and eating lots of different types of food. Picky people are really missing out in life!
I also think people who genuinely take an interest in food, as more of an art, eat more well balanced and are healthier over-all.
Posted by: Allison at April 26, 2005 05:01 PMWell said! I feel the same way about blogging.
By the way....I was catching up on your last couple of posts and see that you saw Bob & Sheri!! That is so cool! They're from Charlotte you know, and I've been listening to them since 1991! That is so cool that you got to meet them!
Posted by: shannon at April 26, 2005 06:13 PMWhoa... I've been holed up in the library and just stopped by to say hi and get my Hannah fix :) and the post I just wrote is a perfect compliment to this one! Wow! I promise I didn't read this first!
Blogging is so cathartic and such an incredible outlet. Isn't it strange what a big part of life it's become?
And I love reading your blog... feel like we're friends! Funny, huh?
Posted by: girl from florida at April 26, 2005 07:30 PMI feel the same way about blogging ... totally!!!
Posted by: Lisanne at April 27, 2005 11:56 AM