Saturday, October 10, 2009

Blogging

So a long time since I've blogged, but in an attempt to save me feeling bad about that, I won't dwell on it. I will offer two thoughts that are connected by being on the topic of writing:

1) I wonder whether blogging is really such a good idea (ironic given the medium, I know). Sometimes I can't figure out whether it's a good way to get your thoughts semi-organized and up to semi-publishable quality, or whether it forces a person to try and process the world through "blogger eyes." You know, like trying to parse all experience for whether they have blog-value.

2) On another note, I've come to think about how nice writing is because it allows you to slow down and meaning-check your words; it allows you to change a word if doesn't carry enough of the sentiment you're trying to express. The image in my head is one of trying to find the right-sized box for a present.