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.
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I completely understand where your coming from. It seems that soon enough people won't even have to talk to each other anymore, that technology will just overwrite all need for human interaction. Face-to-face conversation is so much more enriching, because, like you said, their facial expressions and tone of voice tell you more then just the story they're telling.
ReplyDeleteOoh FOUR CHECKS! I feel blessed even i fyou're still not a fan.
ReplyDeleteFor some of us, writing and reading are more comfortable ways of expressing ourselves. I know there are a lot of people who feel the way that you do about the way technology distances us. ...But I still feel like there's something writing can do that is special. For me, I am so affected emotionally by the people I talk to, their expressions, their tone of voice, I find it easier to be myself in writing and online.
Anyway, your opinion may never change completely, but I hope you stay open-minded and try to get something out of this assignment. Also remember there is a list of topics if you find yourself getting stuck...
I felt the same way as you when I first found out about the blogging thing. Pretty much the only times I ever write are when I'm forced to for a writing assignment, so I knew blogging wasn't going to be my favorite thing in the world.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I just wrote my first blog entry and it wasn't bad at all. It was actually pretty nice to be able to write about whatever I wanted instead of a set thing that I was bound to be completely uninterested in. Maybe you'll feel the same way in a little while too.
I have never blogged before so this should be a new experience. You never know unitl you try something if you like it or not. So I am not quick to judge, but writing has never been a favorite of mine. So we will see...
ReplyDeleteOn another topic, face-to-face conversations seem to be a better way of communication than say blogging or emails. They tend to have more emotional and face value.