Recently, I decided that I may want to blog. After doing so I began to notice a few of my friends have blogs of their own.
Reading someone’s blog can give you great insight into the person you think you know.
Don’t get me wrong…. I didn’t find out anything earth shattering; however, I do feel closer to them for having taken the time to read their thoughts on various issues.
Things you can find out by reading your friends blog:
Ø Priorities and concerns.
o People will spend time and energy on things that are near and dear to their heart. Writing a blog takes both.
Ø Bits of their history you never knew.
o I found out that one of my very dear friends had a parent who was a professional musician. Hmmm… did he tell me this and perhaps I forgot? Have I NEVER asked him what his parents did for a living? Needless to say I found out something about myself also through this revelation…. L!
Ø Differences in culture.
o People are more likely to be frank when discussing cultural differences in writing where they have the time to fully express what they mean before the reader develops a defensive feeling and responds. (I have asked my friend from India a thousand questions about Indian vs. American culture and found out a lot from reading his blog which made me appreciate him even more!)
Ø True emotional status.
o When people see one another daily they tend to keep conversation light, especially in the workplace. Reading a blog you get a sense of what is really on another person’s mind and what they are feeling.
Thanks to all my friends who ARE currently writing a blog… you have provided those of us who care about you an insight into your inner world… and I, for one am honored.
If you aren’t writing a blog… think about doing so, it can be therapeutic and I’d love to read it!
If your reading this blog… thanks for letting me be a part of your world.
