This whole online blogging thing is new to me. I read lots of great, inspiring blogs and I have kept a journal for many years but in all honesty, the idea of really mastering the computer has kind of always scared me… until just recently. I have tried to analyze this phobia, and that is really what it is because I LOVE to learn new things. If I am really being truthful with myself, it all boils down to fear.
I remember a time last fall, my son Jory and I were having a conversation about computers and technology. He was encouraging me to branch out for my own sake and it dawned on me that being left behind was worse than risking failure. So this year I am ” taking the steps” by learning new things about how a computer works and this blog is a definitely a step in the right direction.
March 3, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Yea for your foray into blogging!
March 3, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Blog-on, Tracy, you’re doing great! I just entered this world a year ago. It was a little weird at first, but the moment I got started, I discovered Stacey and Ruth over at Two Writing Teachers and fell into last year’s Slice of Life Challenge. Getting to read some really wonderful bloggers and get a feel for writing online at the same time was a great experience. Glad to have you in the challenge this year!
March 4, 2009 at 7:21 am
Well
Welcome and fear is natural, and so is courage to try to new things. Good luck with your writing.
Kevin