Points Of View
I've been on the receiving end of a few highly complimentary messages this week - one about my looks as a result of that picture of Lynda and I; a couple about my writing here, one of which included the question - 'When are you going to write the book?'.
In neither case do I take it very seriously but it does point up to me the glaring disparity between 'self' perception and that of 'others'.
If I were asked how I look I would say okay or alright - I don't think I'm ugly; neither do I think I'm incredibly handsome. I'm a tall, skinny gink who is aging tolerably well. I bathe, shave and change my clothes daily; get my hair cut every few weeks; have begun replacing my wardrobe an article at a time with each paycheque. Ya works with whatch'ya gots.
In regard to writing, this blog is recreation mostly and sometimes a way of checking my perceptions. For quite a while there it was a good emotional outlet. I tend to write from the heart and occasionally delve into humour but when I compare my writing to that of those whose writing I admire, well, I'm a hack amateur. There isn't enough time, thought or preparation put into it to make it really good; it's mostly off-the-cuff.
The person who asked about 'the book' wasn't specific about what it was they liked but it was enough to make me go back through a portion of the archives with fresh eyes. Mostly I liked re-reading what I found - some of it is pretty good; some I would like to delete. It is an honest account of what I was thinking and how I've felt at various times so I'll let it all stand, as is.
As for a book - that's a helluva concept! What would I write about?? Lord knows there has been a parade of strange characters through the course of my life who could be fodder for a few stories. (But isn't that true of everyone, everywhere?) There have been some incidents from my life that might make for an interesting chapter or two now that I think about it. What tales to tell.....
The single biggest benefit of blogging is akin to my involvement in A.A.; having come in contact with people that I wouldn't have otherwise. It's the people; the relationships - you know who you are. And those are my perceptions for today.
In neither case do I take it very seriously but it does point up to me the glaring disparity between 'self' perception and that of 'others'.
If I were asked how I look I would say okay or alright - I don't think I'm ugly; neither do I think I'm incredibly handsome. I'm a tall, skinny gink who is aging tolerably well. I bathe, shave and change my clothes daily; get my hair cut every few weeks; have begun replacing my wardrobe an article at a time with each paycheque. Ya works with whatch'ya gots.
In regard to writing, this blog is recreation mostly and sometimes a way of checking my perceptions. For quite a while there it was a good emotional outlet. I tend to write from the heart and occasionally delve into humour but when I compare my writing to that of those whose writing I admire, well, I'm a hack amateur. There isn't enough time, thought or preparation put into it to make it really good; it's mostly off-the-cuff.
The person who asked about 'the book' wasn't specific about what it was they liked but it was enough to make me go back through a portion of the archives with fresh eyes. Mostly I liked re-reading what I found - some of it is pretty good; some I would like to delete. It is an honest account of what I was thinking and how I've felt at various times so I'll let it all stand, as is.
As for a book - that's a helluva concept! What would I write about?? Lord knows there has been a parade of strange characters through the course of my life who could be fodder for a few stories. (But isn't that true of everyone, everywhere?) There have been some incidents from my life that might make for an interesting chapter or two now that I think about it. What tales to tell.....
The single biggest benefit of blogging is akin to my involvement in A.A.; having come in contact with people that I wouldn't have otherwise. It's the people; the relationships - you know who you are. And those are my perceptions for today.
posted by Norm at 8/26/2007 03:44:00 AM
2 Comments:
That's what I enjoy most about blogging too -- the people I've met (such as yourself and Kel to name a few).
I enjoy your writing, Norm. I also understand your dilemma when it comes to the idea of writing a book.
You're one of the people I had in mind re: blog friends and those whose writing I admire. Kudos.
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