a blog about blogging

{my screen saver, compliments of the amazing pieintheskyphotography.}

today i was chatting with some of my favorite girlfriends about blogging & facebook.

and i think we all agreed...there are some pros & a lot of definite cons to the whole social media world.

as a regular writer @ blogspot.com & recently returned visitor to facebook.com,
here is the conclusion i have come to {for me}:

facebook can be a tool of uplift, connection & convenience.
it can also be a huge waste of time, annoying & encourage hermit-like behavior.

blogging can be an amazing source of therapy, creativity, friendship making & record keeping.
it can also be a huge waste of time, overwhelming & encourage less-than constructive thoughts.

[for me at least]

i guess it's up to each of us to decide what kinda balance to strike with it all.
'cause if it's not a positive force in our lives, why participate, right?

i'm continually re-analyzing that balance- making sure it's still enriching & worthwhile.
'cause once it becomes a negative thing, it's time to say goodbye.

for now,
i'm trying to just enjoy my friends & family on facebook, especially those that i rarely get to see in real life-without caring too much about the opinions & random discussions that go on. take the good & leave the bad, style.

and i blog because i love to blog. i love sharing my stories & recording my days. i certainly don't ever expect people to read or comment, but i'm grateful for friends i know, and friends i don't know- who stop by. i have had a handful of really special experiences & met many amazing friends because of this little blogging hobby/outlet. i just do it because it is where i meet my muse. i feel like it's good for my soul to sort out my thoughts & express myself in such an unrestricted manner.

so ya,
in case you wanted to hear my over-analyzed opinion on the matter:
there it is.

in conclusion,
it's not for everyone.

but it's for me, i guess.
for now.
:)