‹ chat statusI have known people in the 3 years that I've been blogging -- lots of them and blogging has had it's ups and downs as far as I'm concerned. There've been days that I didn't feel like it -- days like yesterday when I had about enough energy to mow the yard, and do some cleaning. That, believe me, took enough out of me. I just couldn't bring myself to sit in front of a computer. I put my feet up and watched the world go by around me.
The question is and remains for me, are online friends -- really friends. My determination is -- yes they are. There are a couple of true friends here who have stuck with me through bad times. They've sent me cards and letters. I've spoken with one of them personally a couple of times. One I've met in person and even shared a glass of wine with. The out pouring of love when my beloved Samson died was amazing. The Christmas cards I get from these people are wonderful as well as Birthday posts and well-wishes.
Many of them send me notes of encouragement when I'm having a particularly bad day. Truth is, I wish we lived closer together so we could have a cup of coffee or a soda and shoot the breeze.
I've shared recipes and concerns online. I've shared history and romance. I've posted pictures of my family, my dogs, my cat and myself, non which have been judged but have been accepted with encouragement. All in all, I've found this to be a good place to be. A place where I can smile and be myself, probably more than I can in many other places where you have to watch what you say and do.
Do I guard what I say? Yes, in many instances, but if you have read my writing and seen my comments, you know where I stand and what I stand for. You also know that I'm not the judgmental sort and I avoid controversy at all costs. Like I said before, "My mother told me if you don't have anything nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all." I may not agree with you, but you'll never know it. Besides, I've learned in life to pick your battles.
Are we friends? To several here, we've forged the bond of friendship and it is good. I look forward to making more as I go along. For me, this doesn't come easily, but the reward is in the effort. Later.
posted on July 7, 2008 10:41 AM ()
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congrats on being featured blogger!!! couldn't happen to a nicer friend. one day we will meet, I am sure of that! God wouldn't bring us together as friends and then never has us meet in person. love you!
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