Hi. My name is Marcey and my last blog post was in April 2009. I must confess FB has taken a front seat to my blog. Sorry. But ya know--FB is what brought me back here today! I saw a video blog from a woman I went to high school with and it got me thinking about my own neglected and completely forgotten blog. Why do we blog? Is it really to keep up with our friends that we love and cherish so much which sometimes even if you live next door you overlook? I think that's just what we tell ourselves to justify keeping up and checking in without having to say--oh-hi--how's it going? I really wanted to know how its going but didn't want to call you or see you --just wanted to stop by your page. Strange huh. Take teenagers for example--they are so compelled to texting with one another that when they are actually together they have nothing to say. Remember when we used to speak to one another and see people's reactions be it good or bad? Maybe I am dating myself by saying I really rather talk on phone than text. I have noticed people text me all the time--which is fine--as long as Oprah's not around--and a quick sentence or two and there ya go--conversation--sorta. On the other hand of texing conversations--it does keep you on the subject--which anybody knows who has ever chatted with me for at least 6 minutes knows I can skip topics like lighting and I really appreciate a fast talker!! Anyhow.....what brought all this about was a remark made by a guy whos almost 30--and we were chatting about what to post publicly and what not to post. I was surprised by a personal post he had made on FB and I said well--why would you put that on there? (in my best--Oh I know sooo much more than you tone--) he said --well my generation communicates differently than yours---my reply??( no I didn't smack him) I said --well my generation can KEEP A SECRET! SO then THAT got me to thinking about what the younger peeps now think is public and private regarding their lives. I find it a bit sad that they--younger peoples that moi--don't savor moments in their lives that really are a turning point of some kind. I say--hang on to that moment for a few minutes to yourself and maybe its something that only you & your spouse know or best friend but the point is savor it. Life can, will and rightfully should be sending curveballs out to you every so often, so why the rush to announce everything? I can chat with complete strangers and when the moment is over--I am always surprised to hear all the things of their life they will tell me. Really. Floored sometimes.
I may be old school but I say somethings are better off a secret...at least for a bit. So on this valentines's day--enjoy the one you love and don't tell your co-workers all the sweet stuff that was written in your card tomorrow morning at your 1st morning break.......SQUIRREL! :)