Disclaimer: This post doesn't have a clear point.
I've realized that the best part about blogging is that it's made me so much more cognizant of other blogs, and so much more appreciative of what it takes to craft a good story (or post.. whatever we're calling these things). Since I started this last week, I've noticed that so many people have been blogging while away this summer/previous semesters etc. Exciting! This is like unearthing a new section of the New York Times, except better--because it's all about people I know! (and people I actually know; not my usual system of "being friends with Barack Obama" because I know someone who knows Oprah, and Barry and the big O are known to be tight. Or reading the Sunday Weddings&Celebrations section and getting excited when I "know" the couples because they're being married in the Duke Chapel.)
Anyways- I've spent the day folding dress shirts to high heavens (#DCinternproblems?) while updating myself on all the magic happening across the globe. I am so excited that so many people I know are off doing remarkable things and--more importantly--telling me about them via the blogosphere (I can't get enough of this word) or mass emails. I am so used to all my friends' natural characters--the way they hold themselves, their mannerisms and catchphrases--and it is so fantastic to hear and see a slightly different side of them, their narrative voice. Keep it up guys! It's like I get to read page after page of college essays! (@NA-ers, remember how I bizarrely enjoyed those?)
Additionally, I'm shocked how many people reached out after my first post! You don't know how much the feedback means to me. Keep the comments coming, I really love hearing from you all. On a semi-related note, I wish there were a better way to follow blogs, but people are using to many different sites. Ah, first world problems.
Anyways, off to DC in the morning! I'll post another update with photos after settling in/my first few days of work. (AH!)
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George, I miss the crap out of you!!! Even while blogging you can still make me crack up hysterically. And that honor is almost solely reserved for our dear Gail... keep writing and keep me entertained this summer (even though my crappy kenyan connection takes about 5 minutes to load the page. i miss duke internet!). Much love my little spoon :D
ReplyDeleteI do remember how much you enjoyed reading college essays. I'd call you a freak, except that a)the feedback was totally helpful and b)I loved reading everyone's essays, too.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I would like to say again how psyched I am to read your thoughts this summer. Also, you will probably be excited to know that this fall when I'm in Florence I plan on keeping a blog to share all my adventures in Italia. :)