One of my favorite short stories in college was called "El Museo de los Esfuerzos Inútiles" or, "The Museum of Useless Efforts". The protagonist tells you (in great detail!)all about her job managing this museum full of all the useless efforts or pointless things known to man,how they are categorized, her friend's promotion,etc and I loved the irony of it, because you are left to wonder if what they are doing really matters at all?
I felt this way about blogging for a long time. I didn't really know what to write about and who would read it anyway... it seemed like a lot of effort, for something that didn't really need to be done, so why do it?
Until Hannah. I've pondered many things in my heart since becoming a mother... there was so much happening each day that I just wanted to get down on paper (or somewhere, anywhere) to remember it, and to share with others at the same time. Writing became much more natural again, probably because I stopped writing as if someone were going to grade it! Sometimes it's poignant or insightful, many times it's a milestone that's worth recognizing, and really, most of the time it's something that really cracks me up, or makes me happy. Now blogging seems like the perfect outlet, if only I were to keep up with it more! I'm getting better. I've been at practice for a few months, actually. It was much easier to write because no one was reading it, really. I've learned to use Bluetooth technology to upload the pictures to the entry instead of waiting to download to the computer. I've also hooked up my Flickr account (should be on the right) so you can see my photo diary... because even if I don't update the blog I do usually take a picture of the day! Most of this technology i now possible because Micah introduced me to the real world of Blackberry (I'm so hooked now, thanks honey!)
So, welcome friends and family, to whatever slice of life I'm sharing for the day. I'm happy that you are a part of it!
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