I get a real good feeling when people read my blog and post comments. I hope that what I write is insightful and even helpful. I started out writing the Relationship series because I’ve been through the good and bad in relationships and I hope that I can help someone in some way. Whether it is to find the strength to leave a bad relationship and kick that no good to the curb or to get back their self worth and keep their standards or to appreciate the good in their relationship and big up their partner or to at least remember that in spite of what ever they have been through they can find love and love again. With giving advice, it is best to talk about your experiences so that the reader or listener will know that you have been through these things and are not vomiting out advice that was read in a book or magazine. It’s a huge pick me up to know that you’re not alone and others have experienced what you have gone through and have overcome and are stronger and loving women or men.

I’ve just started this blog as you can see from my archive and sometimes I wonder if I should have done it anonymously like so many others. It’s not easy talking about your experiences and being truthful. There’s some kind of illogical shame that tries to consume you when you talk about your not so good past and experiences. Some times, people are angry or annoyed at you when they are linked to an experience that you have written about, even though you try your best to not call names. Of course, some people might guess who you are referring to because they know you a bit. Others might think that you are always talking about yourself. But isn’t that what a personal blog is all about? Some times, I get discourage and wonder if I should just stop blogging or maybe just post impersonal stuff. Sometimes I take things a bit too personal… certain comments can be particlarly deflating.

Having a blog is definitely giving me a thick skin. The same that, some people may know me and not like me; (that’s life! What ever!) The same that, some people will read my blog and not like it. I guess you take things a bit too personal when you throw your thoughts out there, because it opens up the true you to every one. It’s like walking around vulnerable and exposed! Naked! I’ve been using the blog to also get back into writing. Before, I hadn’t done any writing since high school (10 yrs ago) and my confidence is not that high. I’m so used to writing in numbers and equations. Those I wrote in style and with flair.

So, yes this is a personal blog. Sometimes, I’ll write about my day and what I have been reading or doing and what I’m thinking. It might get a bit boring for you and it might not be to your taste. I accept that and you can close my page and never read it again. That’s life! This blog is more for me and my personal and writing growth than anything else. I blog because, like, everyone else, I have something to say and would like to be heard. I might have something to teach and maybe some one out there want to learn from me. Who knows? I’m really so happy that we are living in such a technological age that we can read so easily about other people’s lives and experiences at just a click. You don’t have to necessarily go out and buy a book to learn. We can learn from each other. You don’t have to wait until a friend is free and able to listen to you rant. You can do it on your blog and amazingly people respond and give you advice and try to get you out of your pain or hurt with some kind words.

I really wish that I had start blogging sooner and I don’t understand why most people don’t take the time to do it.