I wonder.....
Does it ever seem that people use the internet to say things they otherwise wouldn't say, or don't really know how to say? I don't mean in the shit-talking manner, I simply mean it in the sense that it is easier to put words up, and hope that the person they are directed to reads them, and then takes something away from them. I know I've done it.
Little surveys about "Who I'm crushing on" and "Do I like someone", or posting poems, or lyrics to songs that seem very relevant to situations you may be in, or have been in, or at least that the words seem to make a semi-decent interpretation of how you think someone may be feeling. Even here, on LJ, where I've been known to pour it all out in hopes that it's read by the intended, only because I can take the time to type it out, and you can't really interrupt someones typing.
Sometimes I just wonder if this is what we as a collective have turned to = telling each other how we feel through websites. I'm not saying it's wrong, but it kind of puts a damper on things sometimes. I usually don't have trouble telling someone what's on my mind, but when I do, I'm glad I have the option to do this, and I really hope it's found, and somehow, I can start the ball rolling on that conversation. I wonder if we still value the open line of communication we're supposed to have with those closest to us, those we can rely on, and those who know they can count on us. My friends know I'll be there for them, in any situation, and I will lend an ear any time of day......understanding that if they call me at 3 a.m., it's not going to go over well, but I'll make due.
I'm not going to stop using things like this as an outlet (wow, emo.......) or as a chance to just let someone know what's on my mind, in hopes that it might make the transition into truly talking a little less difficult.
I've learned these past few weeks that being completely honest and just telling exactly how you feel, and what you are thinking are much better than lying to yourself, or someone else, and keeping them wondering. It's been kind of hard to learn, but I think I've got a good grasp on it now.
I think that by me typing this, this could be seen as my interpretation of someones post, and my response to it in hopes that they see it. Then again, maybe I'm just crazy, and I want those words to be directed towards me, so I can respond:
I know it's crazy but I'm hoping to...
To take a hold of you.
Little surveys about "Who I'm crushing on" and "Do I like someone", or posting poems, or lyrics to songs that seem very relevant to situations you may be in, or have been in, or at least that the words seem to make a semi-decent interpretation of how you think someone may be feeling. Even here, on LJ, where I've been known to pour it all out in hopes that it's read by the intended, only because I can take the time to type it out, and you can't really interrupt someones typing.
Sometimes I just wonder if this is what we as a collective have turned to = telling each other how we feel through websites. I'm not saying it's wrong, but it kind of puts a damper on things sometimes. I usually don't have trouble telling someone what's on my mind, but when I do, I'm glad I have the option to do this, and I really hope it's found, and somehow, I can start the ball rolling on that conversation. I wonder if we still value the open line of communication we're supposed to have with those closest to us, those we can rely on, and those who know they can count on us. My friends know I'll be there for them, in any situation, and I will lend an ear any time of day......understanding that if they call me at 3 a.m., it's not going to go over well, but I'll make due.
I'm not going to stop using things like this as an outlet (wow, emo.......) or as a chance to just let someone know what's on my mind, in hopes that it might make the transition into truly talking a little less difficult.
I've learned these past few weeks that being completely honest and just telling exactly how you feel, and what you are thinking are much better than lying to yourself, or someone else, and keeping them wondering. It's been kind of hard to learn, but I think I've got a good grasp on it now.
I think that by me typing this, this could be seen as my interpretation of someones post, and my response to it in hopes that they see it. Then again, maybe I'm just crazy, and I want those words to be directed towards me, so I can respond:
I know it's crazy but I'm hoping to...
To take a hold of you.