Comments on: Pieces of Me

By: jen of a2eatwrite

jen of a2eatwrite — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:25:17 +0000

I think you hit upon a real conundrum about blogging. How much can we “bare” when we know (or don’t know) who are readers are?

There’s a fascinating book called “The Courage to Write” by Ralph Keyes. He really suggests that to be a writer, you must be, need to be a selfish, ego-maniacal bastard (he writes from a male perspective). He writes some other good stuff, too, but the conundrum is there, thoughout, as well.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:16:00 +0000

I’ve had this sort of conversation with myself. I get what you’re saying. I know the feelings you’re talking about. I wear them out.

If it means anything, I think you’re all kinds of courageous and colorful, and I’d love to know you more.

Maybe you can just fly your freak flag now and then, and see how it goes.

By: Maggie's Mind

Maggie's Mind — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:31:12 +0000

I’d have to think most of us feel this way about the blogging thing at certain points. As long as you keep writing, stay honest while being careful not to share something you don’t want out there but still just keep writing, you’ll enjoy your voice as much as your readers already do, even if it evolves and changes and becomes different things at different times. That’s what I’m hoping even for me.

By: Heather, Queen of Shake Shake

Heather, Queen of Shake Shake — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:13:20 +0000

People who can sum themselves up in one word? Are boring and shallow.

It’s so much better to be multi-dimensional!

By: Jientje

Jientje — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:40:27 +0000

Your Mom is right, I agree. I for one come here because I like to read what you write, and to see how you’re doing in this crazy country that is ours! But if you really feel the need to write about things that are private, make a private blog so you can decide who reads it and who doesn’t.
Hugs girl!
I’m glad you already found your award!

By: Jessica Bern

Jessica Bern — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:20:05 +0000

My God. You are one of the bravest people I know. For goodness sake,you live in a foreign country where you had to learn the language from scratch and you’re studying for a degree in the language you learned from scratch!!!

Follow your gut. If I’ve learned nothing in this life, it is that. Just listen to your gut and you will be okay.

By: Thalia's Child

Thalia's Child — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:22:40 +0000

I understand where you’re coming from. Sometimes I wish I could write about stuff that is totally inappropriate – people I spend time with in real life read my blog, so it’s not like I can really go off on a rant about how specific things they’ve done have hurt me, or what my sex life is like, etc. And then there are people like you, who I’ve never met but count as a friend, and I don’t want you knowing those things either.

There’s a funny balance that must be struck by blogging. And sometimes you can’t share the stuff you really need to share.

By: mom

mom — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:01:31 +0000

The beauty of your writing is that you DO write about anything and everything…and as your commenters said, that is what brings them back…your talented writing.

If you feel you need to dump…perhaps you can start a separate blog that you keep private…just so you can get it out if you need to do that…

By: holly

holly — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:44:36 +0000

i have invented an imaginary friend named phenelope. she ‘guest blogs’ for me, and oh my lord does she get bitchy. but thankfully no one knows it’s just me.

oh…crap.

okay don’t tell anyone.

i have four of your five questions done. i did them backwards, so i just now need to write the first one.

By: Prefers Her Fantasy Life

Prefers Her Fantasy Life — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:55:11 +0000

I’m with ya. I, too, need to get down to the real and the nitty gritty and the ugly or pornographic bits and bobs that are floating around in my gut and my blood and my brain.

But ya know, it’s hard.

Cheers!