For me, is not the fact I have outgrown the internet but more like posting on lj isn't cutting it for me. Part of the reason why I decided to start a blog away from lj it's because I want to reach a wider audience. I still want to post the same type of posts I had been putting here, but more than posting about the clothes I bought (which by all means I will keep doing), I want to post about more meaningful topics and hopefully have some intelligent back and forth with people from all over the world (similar to how our conversations have been). I'm not deluding myself though, I know building up a blog takes time and effort and readers don't happen overnight...after all I did have a blog in spanish that kinda went into hibernation since it was a collaboration between my friend and I. I'm not looking out to be the next blogger queen because let's face it I don't have the time nor the ambition. I just want to hopefully have someone, somewhere read a post of mine and be like "oh yeah I understand"
I'm trying to remember what made me start this journal. I think it was back in hs when it was kinda of a thing and everyone had one (kinda like myspace). Then after graduation I left it alone. After my first breakup I did a lot of private entries and I suppose in a way it became like a diary. It finally became what it is now probably around the time I joined omona.
I always said that once SNSD ends I will probably leave kpop/fandoms in general . A few months ago I weeded out a bunch of people on my twitter and right now is basically actual friends only (excluding ppl from work, because no one needs to see me spazzing about soshi or cursing exo....though i only do either one once in a blue moon). Idk I do think I have a good balance between internet and rl. I have a facebook/twitter/instagram but I'm not one of those ppl who is constantly glued to her phone/computer checking them. Either way I can't really diss the internet too much. I have made some close friendships and I'm grateful for that. They are probably closer than some ppl I have met outside it. But that's probably another matter altogether.
http://ofbeesandbonnets.blogspot.com/ it's very meh at the moment. I will find the time to make it pretty and maybe get a different layout and whatnot but this week has been pretty chaotic so far. I don't mind though, it's kinda fun and exciting. Like a new beginning. I hope you can stop by every once in a while! We should try to talk more often though, let's make an effort please!
Sorry for the delayed response, Appleton went all Revolution for the last couple days . We had a crazy storm (7 tornados, Winds up to 90mph, lots of home damange Tuesday night/Wednesday morning and it left 90% of the city without power (including me). I was very glad to have hot water, because some people didn't even have that.
I don't know if outgrow is the best word, becuase I will still obviously be using it for email, watching rhythmic gymnastics and online games (addicting little buggers they are), but its no longer my life line. I think that is good. Like when the power went out, I didn't really miss it that much, where if this had happened two years ago, I would have been complete distraught and dragged my computer to Starbucks or something. Now it was like, it will come back when it comes and I'm sure people will understand why I didn't respond to them. Its especially amazing since my phone didn't have internet for 24 hours as well and it didn't bother me one bit.
The reason I started my livejournal was to be able to download some Olivia and Rie Fu stuff (J pop artist) , so we had completely different goals. Now I use it as a release, to say things that I don't want to say in public (becuase I don't want to be judge and/or they are controversial and I don't want to deal with disagreements/other opinions) and it is cheaper then paying a therapist to do that same them. I've debated blogging (for baking), but decided against it. My real passions lay in becoming an author and dancing and, honestly, blogging takes a lot of efforts and time.
I follow a few blogs (9-11?) and I remember them all saying that you should start your blog, becuase its something that you are passionate about and want to share, not to become the next "blog queen" as you put it or to make money, so I think you're on the right track (not that you need someone to tell you this). Most people that become that status don't set out for it anyways.
SNSD is such a huge part of my fandom life, there as never been a group or singer that I have been this big of a fan of. If they announced they were having a concert in NYC next week, I would some how find a way to be there, which is absolutely crazy. However, even before they debuted, I always said I never wanted to be one of those 30 year olds that spent time talking with 12-13, becuase it creeped me out then and, honestly, it creeps me out even more now. There such a huge difference in where I am in life and maturity, that I don't see any pleasure in it. And I can't seem to find the interest (or time!) in joining instagram/twitter/facebook/etc. Its just not something that I sit down and be like, " I need to do this!" If something exciting happens I'll text my friends. Plus my music taste is starting to skew more and more towards American Pop. That why I see it ending with SNSD.
I don't think the internet is a bad thing at whole and its certainly has been a good to me, but I just feel that, we're at crossroads me and it. It reminds of things I don't necessarily want to remember. I still want to hold on to a the handful of really good friend I made from it, but most of those have my phone number, so its not really necessary.
And yes! lets make an effort. I have this weird thing that if people don't contact me, they are mad at me, so I've been assuming you have been upset (probably for dragging you to the tea shop after the zoo to 'kill time' becuase that was not a good idea....), so I've been, well, not wanting to pressure you or make you talk to me if you didn't want to. Not a prefect person here XD. I'll definitely keep up with your blog though (added to my favorites) and I hope it gives you want you need.
Oh wow that really stinks. At least you had hot water and the power came back relatively quickly. This kinda reminds me of a conversation I had with my friends saying how we all hope there isn't another hurricane this year. Never thought we would have to worry about it here but after Irene and especially after Sandy it is a real worry for everyone around here.
On the other hand my late reply it's because of a mini trip to the Cape
The internet it's such a convenient thing to have that I can see why some people might become a little too obsessed with it and don't know how to live outside of it. In a way I'm glad I grew up without it and without having to rely on a cell phone all the time. It scares me to think today's generation will be completely lost without a handheld device. These couple of months my phone became absolutely essential because I needed to check my e-mail for any job related stuff. Other than that I don't think I rely on my phone that much. Instagram and twitter are things I might check once or twice a day (though sometimes I have been known for going over a month without checking twitter which makes me feel bad when ppl @ me stuff and I reply a month later lol). Honestly I think the only thing I will never get it's pinterest. I just find it stupid
I think the youngest person I have kept in touch is this girl who just turned 18 in the beginning of the summer. She used to frequent ffa back in the day and we would have the random back and forth between comments. I don't know exactly how we became closer but at this point I consider her my little sister. I suppose it's because when she would tell me her problems I saw a lot of myself at that age in her and I wanted to take her under my wing. She is very matured for her age (kinda how I was at 18) and I think that's part of the reason why we have been able to stay in touch for over two years now. If she was your typical 18 yr old I probably wouldn't have even bothered giving her advice. Long story short, yes I understand your point. and I agree. I do remember some 30+ peeps in ffa talking to younger members and I was very confused about that.
I'm actually slowly gearing a little more into folkier and mellower music. I'm still into pop music but now I think my interests are going into europop. I also discovered Fabrika a russian pop group and I've been eating up their old music and newer stuff. I'm still very meh at the current mainstream american music except for maroon 5 and kelly clarkson. Which reminds me I will see them in concert in just three more weeks
Lololol honestly I don't remember the cafe. Either way shoot me a txt whenever you are free to talk!
So I had almost finished a response and then the computer deleted it. ARG! Sometimes, I want to kill the internet. Here we go again XD
In Wisconsin, I'm not so worried about hurricanes, but I really worry about tornadoes such as Missouri and Oklahoma. Its something that could really happen here. You know in school (when I went to the super Christian school), I remember them teaching us that global warming was an incorrect theory or a cycle, and I admit that I fond the cycle theory interesting, but now I can't think that this is world way of crying out to us. We need to stop talking about how were going to reverse the damage and actually start doing it.
The cape? I only know about Cape Cod, Mass., but the internet says that can refer to more then one place? Was it fun?
You know, I don't think mine as such a convenient thing, it was more that I needed help (ie a therapist or something), but instead just hid out online and that was how I socialized. I'm not proud of it, but when I look back, I also remember all that I was going through and living with my dad. I am glad I'm better now though. But its kind of like, you know if someone loses a lot of weight, they tend to avoid the same foods that got them there, that me and internet.
I'm glad that I didn't have the internet (or a cell phone!) as a kid either. One, becuase its taught me how survive without it and to be more resourceful (and intelligent in my opinion) So many times I see a parents entertaining their children with things on their cell phone. Its crazy. I mean, I know I had a game boy color, but just the amount of electrics kids have now a day, I worry that it will hinder society. I mean the internet great becuase it does allow us to connect and gives us information at tips of fingers, but its bad in the same way, becuase it hinders real connections/interaction and does allow for figuring things out on your own. Its only good if you know how to balance.
.....I don't even know if that made sense.
I didn't mean talking to people younger is the worse thing ever. I mean I have friends on internet 19-20 as well (and one that is 19 in real life, but she is really cool), but that is becuase they are mature, seem to know whats up in the world, and are interested in what I have to say. I mean, I'm also been known to give advice to people younger (I volunteer teach dance to middle school kids. So I give them advice) I just friend it strange when you know 30 year olds are still living with their parents, have no job and hanging out/arguing with 15 year olds on the internet. I guess that ok if that tickles their fancy, but I want more from my life?
I'm taste have always been a bit, folk? I don't know, I have a hard time defining it, its mellow pop. I mean, sure I love some mainstream pop (Taylor, Selena), but mainly I trend like lesser known female artist (Kate Voegele, Marie Digby, Sara Bareilles, Anna Nalick, A Fine Frenzy, etc), but I've been adding some more ones from the radio (fun. new album is great and I've been jamming to Lana del Ray's Summertime Saddness). Its more that, at this point in time, I want music to mean something and with that I have to understand the lyrics. Give me the fund pop for exercising, but if I'm just going to sit down and listen to it, I want to understand and relate to the artist. (Strangely though, I used to big fan of Kelly Clarkson. Her second album was on my ipod forever, but I feel she been getting repetitive. idk)
I just remember it becuase I was bored and we know how well I deal with being bored. lol. I would text you, but I figure that we are already talking to each other here right now.
I'm trying to remember what made me start this journal. I think it was back in hs when it was kinda of a thing and everyone had one (kinda like myspace). Then after graduation I left it alone. After my first breakup I did a lot of private entries and I suppose in a way it became like a diary. It finally became what it is now probably around the time I joined omona.
I always said that once SNSD ends I will probably leave kpop/fandoms in general . A few months ago I weeded out a bunch of people on my twitter and right now is basically actual friends only (excluding ppl from work, because no one needs to see me spazzing about soshi or cursing exo....though i only do either one once in a blue moon). Idk I do think I have a good balance between internet and rl. I have a facebook/twitter/instagram but I'm not one of those ppl who is constantly glued to her phone/computer checking them. Either way I can't really diss the internet too much. I have made some close friendships and I'm grateful for that. They are probably closer than some ppl I have met outside it. But that's probably another matter altogether.
http://ofbeesandbonnets.blogspot.com/ it's very meh at the moment. I will find the time to make it pretty and maybe get a different layout and whatnot but this week has been pretty chaotic so far. I don't mind though, it's kinda fun and exciting. Like a new beginning. I hope you can stop by every once in a while! We should try to talk more often though, let's make an effort please!
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I don't know if outgrow is the best word, becuase I will still obviously be using it for email, watching rhythmic gymnastics and online games (addicting little buggers they are), but its no longer my life line. I think that is good. Like when the power went out, I didn't really miss it that much, where if this had happened two years ago, I would have been complete distraught and dragged my computer to Starbucks or something. Now it was like, it will come back when it comes and I'm sure people will understand why I didn't respond to them. Its especially amazing since my phone didn't have internet for 24 hours as well and it didn't bother me one bit.
The reason I started my livejournal was to be able to download some Olivia and Rie Fu stuff (J pop artist) , so we had completely different goals. Now I use it as a release, to say things that I don't want to say in public (becuase I don't want to be judge and/or they are controversial and I don't want to deal with disagreements/other opinions) and it is cheaper then paying a therapist to do that same them. I've debated blogging (for baking), but decided against it. My real passions lay in becoming an author and dancing and, honestly, blogging takes a lot of efforts and time.
I follow a few blogs (9-11?) and I remember them all saying that you should start your blog, becuase its something that you are passionate about and want to share, not to become the next "blog queen" as you put it or to make money, so I think you're on the right track (not that you need someone to tell you this). Most people that become that status don't set out for it anyways.
SNSD is such a huge part of my fandom life, there as never been a group or singer that I have been this big of a fan of. If they announced they were having a concert in NYC next week, I would some how find a way to be there, which is absolutely crazy. However, even before they debuted, I always said I never wanted to be one of those 30 year olds that spent time talking with 12-13, becuase it creeped me out then and, honestly, it creeps me out even more now. There such a huge difference in where I am in life and maturity, that I don't see any pleasure in it. And I can't seem to find the interest (or time!) in joining instagram/twitter/facebook/etc. Its just not something that I sit down and be like, " I need to do this!" If something exciting happens I'll text my friends. Plus my music taste is starting to skew more and more towards American Pop. That why I see it ending with SNSD.
I don't think the internet is a bad thing at whole and its certainly has been a good to me, but I just feel that, we're at crossroads me and it. It reminds of things I don't necessarily want to remember. I still want to hold on to a the handful of really good friend I made from it, but most of those have my phone number, so its not really necessary.
And yes! lets make an effort. I have this weird thing that if people don't contact me, they are mad at me, so I've been assuming you have been upset (probably for dragging you to the tea shop after the zoo to 'kill time' becuase that was not a good idea....), so I've been, well, not wanting to pressure you or make you talk to me if you didn't want to. Not a prefect person here XD. I'll definitely keep up with your blog though (added to my favorites) and I hope it gives you want you need.
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On the other hand my late reply it's because of a mini trip to the Cape
The internet it's such a convenient thing to have that I can see why some people might become a little too obsessed with it and don't know how to live outside of it. In a way I'm glad I grew up without it and without having to rely on a cell phone all the time. It scares me to think today's generation will be completely lost without a handheld device. These couple of months my phone became absolutely essential because I needed to check my e-mail for any job related stuff. Other than that I don't think I rely on my phone that much. Instagram and twitter are things I might check once or twice a day (though sometimes I have been known for going over a month without checking twitter which makes me feel bad when ppl @ me stuff and I reply a month later lol). Honestly I think the only thing I will never get it's pinterest. I just find it stupid
I think the youngest person I have kept in touch is this girl who just turned 18 in the beginning of the summer. She used to frequent ffa back in the day and we would have the random back and forth between comments. I don't know exactly how we became closer but at this point I consider her my little sister. I suppose it's because when she would tell me her problems I saw a lot of myself at that age in her and I wanted to take her under my wing. She is very matured for her age (kinda how I was at 18) and I think that's part of the reason why we have been able to stay in touch for over two years now. If she was your typical 18 yr old I probably wouldn't have even bothered giving her advice. Long story short, yes I understand your point. and I agree. I do remember some 30+ peeps in ffa talking to younger members and I was very confused about that.
I'm actually slowly gearing a little more into folkier and mellower music. I'm still into pop music but now I think my interests are going into europop. I also discovered Fabrika a russian pop group and I've been eating up their old music and newer stuff. I'm still very meh at the current mainstream american music except for maroon 5 and kelly clarkson. Which reminds me I will see them in concert in just three more weeks
Lololol honestly I don't remember the cafe. Either way shoot me a txt whenever you are free to talk!
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In Wisconsin, I'm not so worried about hurricanes, but I really worry about tornadoes such as Missouri and Oklahoma. Its something that could really happen here. You know in school (when I went to the super Christian school), I remember them teaching us that global warming was an incorrect theory or a cycle, and I admit that I fond the cycle theory interesting, but now I can't think that this is world way of crying out to us. We need to stop talking about how were going to reverse the damage and actually start doing it.
The cape? I only know about Cape Cod, Mass., but the internet says that can refer to more then one place? Was it fun?
You know, I don't think mine as such a convenient thing, it was more that I needed help (ie a therapist or something), but instead just hid out online and that was how I socialized. I'm not proud of it, but when I look back, I also remember all that I was going through and living with my dad. I am glad I'm better now though. But its kind of like, you know if someone loses a lot of weight, they tend to avoid the same foods that got them there, that me and internet.
I'm glad that I didn't have the internet (or a cell phone!) as a kid either. One, becuase its taught me how survive without it and to be more resourceful (and intelligent in my opinion) So many times I see a parents entertaining their children with things on their cell phone. Its crazy. I mean, I know I had a game boy color, but just the amount of electrics kids have now a day, I worry that it will hinder society. I mean the internet great becuase it does allow us to connect and gives us information at tips of fingers, but its bad in the same way, becuase it hinders real connections/interaction and does allow for figuring things out on your own. Its only good if you know how to balance.
.....I don't even know if that made sense.
I didn't mean talking to people younger is the worse thing ever. I mean I have friends on internet 19-20 as well (and one that is 19 in real life, but she is really cool), but that is becuase they are mature, seem to know whats up in the world, and are interested in what I have to say. I mean, I'm also been known to give advice to people younger (I volunteer teach dance to middle school kids. So I give them advice) I just friend it strange when you know 30 year olds are still living with their parents, have no job and hanging out/arguing with 15 year olds on the internet. I guess that ok if that tickles their fancy, but I want more from my life?
I'm taste have always been a bit, folk? I don't know, I have a hard time defining it, its mellow pop. I mean, sure I love some mainstream pop (Taylor, Selena), but mainly I trend like lesser known female artist (Kate Voegele, Marie Digby, Sara Bareilles, Anna Nalick, A Fine Frenzy, etc), but I've been adding some more ones from the radio (fun. new album is great and I've been jamming to Lana del Ray's Summertime Saddness). Its more that, at this point in time, I want music to mean something and with that I have to understand the lyrics. Give me the fund pop for exercising, but if I'm just going to sit down and listen to it, I want to understand and relate to the artist. (Strangely though, I used to big fan of Kelly Clarkson. Her second album was on my ipod forever, but I feel she been getting repetitive. idk)
I just remember it becuase I was bored and we know how well I deal with being bored. lol. I would text you, but I figure that we are already talking to each other here right now.
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