I haven't posted in a little more than a month. I've been doing a lot of thinking about something a friend once said to me: "Be cautious about what you put out into the world because you just never know." She was referring to the images and words posted on my blog. I really didn't think much of it until the past few weeks when a few people that I really didn't know started asking me questions and passing judgement. Along with that a few people had stopped calling me because they said they just read what was going on in my life through my blog. I suddenly didn't want to write anymore or post images as I don't want this to be a replacement for real friendships. I'm not sure where my blog is headed or what the future holds. I grow tired of the online shadow that follows you around. Perhaps it's time for a change...
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Hey, PK. It's funny, many of those thoughts fueled my decision to leave Facebook last week. Yet, I've kept my photoblog for nearly five years. Does that mean I’m more comfortable sharing with strangers than with friends? I don’t know. Ultimately, I decided that my photoblog is for me. If others choose to read it, great. If not, no big deal. Sometimes I reply to comments, but mostly not. What motivates me to post is the reward of publishing my memories.
Facebook seemed much more demanding and shallow. And although reconnecting with you was the best part of my experience, I sure don’t miss the sense of daily maintenance. Like you, I know that face time is more important than Facebook. As a fellow photographer and writer, I would miss your blog posts if you decided to quit. But you’ve got to do whatever feels right to you.
~crr~
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