Wendy93639
Wendy Hopkins aka Wendy93639.
Rebel. Writer. Photographer. Raconteur. Mostly Rebel.
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I told you previously that I am doing something that requires I don’t share. Upon reflection, I have something to say about sharing: I think we share too much.
It is entirely too convenient for us to publish our problems, our joys, our meals, our whereabouts, everything we do and think. Some of it is interesting to a few people. Most is glossed over as quickly as it appeared. What does that do for us, however? What kind of need does this fulfill?
When I share what I made for dinner last night what does that do for you? What does it do for me? For me, it’s about connection. I am known for the food I prepare and by sharing what I’ve made people can stay connected to me throughout this self-imposed break from blogging. For you, perhaps it makes you drool. Perhaps it makes you want to get to know me so I invite you to our next dinner party. Perhaps it makes you want to stop following me altogether.
Why do you share what you do? Who do you share with? Is it random because you think you need to post something? Is it to keep up with the trends (i.e. Pinterest, Path, the-next-big-thing)?
One thing to keep in mind: More isn’t always better. Sometimes, it’s just more.
I would love to tell you what I’m up to, why I don’t tweet much, why I don’t blog. But I can’t. I know why I don’t, but if I share what I’m doing you will sabotage what I’m working toward. You won’t do it on purpose, but sure as I’m typing this right now, you will.
We all have opinions about what other people are doing. It’s human nature. Looking out from behind our own eyes the world looks different. We give advice and comment based on what we know. There’s no right or wrong, it just is.
I’m not good at ignoring advice, either. If I hear it, it’s in my brain swirling around mixing in with other thoughts trying to anchor itself somewhere.
When you start a thing, sometimes its best to remove yourself from any criticism/advice/praise and merely stay focused. That’s what I’m doing, staying focused. Soon enough, I will be to a place beyond where what anyone says will matter and my sharing with you will be your benefit and my pleasure.
Until then, consider this a sabbatical of sorts. I’ll be here soon enough. Thanks for sticking around.
Sometimes we set a goal and when we don’t achieve it we abandon our other goals as if generally we suck at goal setting. However, perhaps it was just the goal that sucked.
Do-overs abound.
I read. A lot. As time goes on I may get organized with these links, but for now I’ll let you sort through them as you would a ‘free’ bin at the department store. You never know what you’ll find in there, might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Might be crap.
This slightly thrills me in the way a history nerd gets a thrill. It’s not much to witness. Just take my word for it; I’m thrilled.
You should walk more. Even though you might live where it’s really inconvenient to walk.
For some reason, this story reminds me of the Boiling Frog anecdote.
Wendy’s Law of Scientific Research: all ‘scientific facts’ are considered truth, until someone comes along and proves otherwise. Which always happens, given enough time. ..and money.
Your irrational beliefs make you sane. Or at least as sane as any other human.
Surprise, surprise. More stuff that we were lead to believe is false. Facts schmacts, as long as I get to blame who I want.
Lonely? Go ahead, take advantage of the blanket excuse of the decade: Blame Facebook.
If you don’t think the world is changing faster than you can put two chalkboard erasers together, think again.
And for your zen moment of the evening a dude in Mumbai throws a paper airplane out the window of the 18th floor and films it. There are birds involved.
