Blogging Epiphany

So, I don't necessarily know what to write... but, I'll go ahead and give this a try (my apologies for starting off with the cliche line of "I don't know what to do, but I'll give it a try"). I'm not going to lie, at first when I read we had to blog, I wasn't necessarily in favor of the idea, just cause the connotation of a "blogger" in society and the way blogging is viewed. (The view of blogging: a place where people complain, moan, and groan about events in their life in which some personal things are posted online that shouldn't be.)

Now, I like to give everything a chance and try it out before making judgments. So, the instant I realized I was jumping to conclusions about blogging, I stepped back and checked myself. I tried to find the good. Yes, it's a way of expressing yourself and voicing your opinion. There's a check for good. No offense to Ms. Julia Tillinghast-Akalin, but it's an easy weekly assignment to write your thoughts and point of views. Another positive check. It's a way of getting to know people. Positive check again. And, by knowing people in class, you'll feel more comfortable talking and participating in class. Another check. Four checks. Four positive things about blogging.

But, some odd reason, I'm still not a fan. Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely open to the idea and think it's smart on Ms. Julia Tillinghast-Akalin's part to have us get to know each other and use modern day technology in the process; but, I'm just not completely supportive of it.

And, it dawned on me today (**EPIPHANY**), why I wasn't 100% supportive of it. It's because I just think interaction should be more personal and face-to-face, if possible. Yes, technology is great, but having one-on-one, face-to-face conversations are better because you hear the tone of their voice, their facial expression, and the way they articulate. Not only can you see and hear the way a person delivers their thoughts and personal stories, but, it just seems a little more real and genuine because that person is deciding to open up to you face-to-face.

But, no worries, I am slowly, but surely warming up to the idea of blogging.