Sometimes I find this whole "blogging" thing quite odd. I have bookmarked many friends who blog their life events in neat little packages. I see the most beautiful pictures of their children, families, homes, etc. It's remarkable to me that I can click on a few links and "catch up" on the lives of people who I really haven't seen in almost ten years. Sometimes I feel like an intruder on a life that I really have no business being a part of, but I find comfort in knowing that they are doing well.
When I see people these days and they ask me "what's new," I never seem to know what to say. I don't have any "big exciting" news to share. No engagements, weddings, babies, homes. I have a job that I love and feel deeply grateful for, but I've been at it for several years now, so it doesn't feel very new. I am meeting new people, trying new things (I went rock climbing last week and didn't fall off the mountain, thankyouverymuch), and attempting to make each day a better day. But I still don't know how to wrap those experiences into words that adequately answer the question, "what's new?"
I love my life. It's simple, but challenging. It's steady and unpredictable. I am pushing myself and learning new things and making deep and life-long relationships with people who make me better by the moment. I have a deeply rooted network of family and friends who I've known for years and who still inspire me with their strength, courage, and friendship. Even the people who's beautiful pictures every now and then pop up on my computer screen as I browse through their blogs stir memories that remind me of the past that has molded so much of who I am today. I feel loved, I feel grateful, and mostly I just feel. I don't have pictures that really track the moments in my life that hold the greatest significance, but my heart is stronger from the memories, lives, and experiences that steady the flow that keeps me alive.
6 comments:
Hey there friend! Long time no see 'eh? I have recently been converted to this blog thing and love getting back in touch with so many that I haven't seen or talked to in years! I came across your blog via Natalie's blog. Just wanted to say hi!
So good to hear from you! I actually came across your blog a while ago from Natalie as well. That Nat, she's a keeper. Hope you are well!
oh robin, my long lost friend, i've missed you. you don't have to have big exciting news for me to be interested in you. i just like to know what that robin-head is thinking about lately. that's just fine by me :)
also, i'm glad that you didn't fall of the mountain that you climbed. (you'rewelcomeverymuch)
you are my hero! for reals, not like the fake ones you imagine, you are a for real hero, and i love you, the end!
yea, you're back! you have much deeper thoughts about blogging than i do. i love the voyeuristic nature of blogging, myself: running across blogs of people i haven't seen in years, anonymously reading about their lives...it's the perfect tool for someone as nosy as me! :) and now that you are back to blogging, i will voyeurize your blog too!
Ahh, thanks guys! You're sweet! :) Rob, I love this post - I was totally laughing through your description of the blog world (isn't it great?!). I, too, miss your creative thoughts on life and am SO happy you started a blog to document it all! Thanks for a place to peek in your head :)
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