OK. So here I am, officially in the blogosphere. What in the world am I doing here?
Granted, I love words. I love the way they look on the page. I love the way expertly crafted words roll off the tongue. Words bring me some of my most fulfilling moments, such as when I connect with my stoytelling audiences, or when I can guide students to new understanding. I love words. Almost too much.
Do you have any idea how long it takes for me to say what I want to say, with just the precise shade of meaning? I could easily spend hours typing a letter (or a blog entry). Which is why my perfectionist self hasn’t started a blog anytime before now. I won’t tell you how many cuts, pastes, and re-types I’ve had all the way up until now. But I’m going to have to let go. Just a little bit.
Dream with me: what would happen if I could type a paragraph without stopping? How on earth would that look? What a risk I would have to take.
So here it is, life in print with no do-overs. Words may come as they are. I invite them to come and play, and I would love for you to join us.
Reflections, Rants and Raves 
March 11, 2009 at 3:12 am |
Yeah! I’m excited to read along.
March 11, 2009 at 3:26 am |
You are so brave.
March 11, 2009 at 4:31 am |
WOW! Am I proud of you – or what? I just can’t imagine where that perfectionism trait came from. Love Ya’
March 11, 2009 at 1:27 pm |
It will be nice to hear your voice on a regular basis- as I so clearly do when I read your words. I just throw in a “So-yeah” and a laugh here and there for effect!
Love ya!
March 11, 2009 at 4:53 pm |
Yeah! Looking forward to your blatherations. When’re you coming back out to Boston?
March 11, 2009 at 11:05 pm |
Yes! It looks like I can subscribe to this for my Google Reader! I’m sure I’ll be wanting more each time. Already I’m a fan.
March 12, 2009 at 2:04 am |
As always, it is great to hear your voice Lanie. Your spirit shines through loud and clear.
I know what you mean about being a perfectionist. It sometimes takes me hours to write one blog post, which is why I haven’t had the time to post anything since the election. 🙂 I will try to be better and look to you for inspiration!
I hope to see you at Northlands!
sending hugs,
Karen
March 12, 2009 at 2:07 am |
Congratulations, Lainie! Your first post and already you have people reading and commenting. It’s a good start. I’m looking forward to reading more.
March 12, 2009 at 2:24 am |
You go, girl!!! Adding you to my favorites and will keep checking back.
March 12, 2009 at 2:26 am |
From one perfectionist to another: I envy you. When I grow up I want to be just like you!
March 13, 2009 at 1:56 am |
Darn! Who says I have to grow up?
March 12, 2009 at 3:52 am |
Way to go!!!! I started one on Google yesterday. Must be this end to winter getting us to do these indoor things. Well it was a good way to deal with the frustrations over the mud… I hate mud season! I have a few blogs on the professional storyteller ning site and think I will write them in word and cut and paste for continuity site to site. I also decided to print each one and put them in a notebook to give the grandbaby that is due in a couple weeks. She will one day have her very own glimpse into life on the farm and as a storyteller and know me even though we are far apart.
March 13, 2009 at 1:57 am |
Let me know where your site is. I’d love to peek!
March 12, 2009 at 12:14 pm |
Welcome aboard. I too love seeing words on the page and have found blogging a wonderful pace to play with that. Look forward to following your raves and rants.
March 12, 2009 at 12:18 pm |
Welcome to blogging. I also love seeing my words on the age and blogging
is great for that. Look forward to following your reflections, raves and rants.
March 12, 2009 at 12:32 pm |
Well done for taking the leap Lainie. The antidote to perfectionism is improvisation – taking that leap continually and spontaneously.
I recommend learning some impro principles, and letting go of the self-consciousness of reviewing what you do before it’s over. Draft quickly, review later if at all. Separate the creative flow from the critical analysis – they are incompatible functions of the brain and can’t happen simultaneously.
If you want to see how this works for writing, try Roberta Allen’s Fast Fiction: Creating Fiction in Five Minutes.
March 12, 2009 at 2:55 pm |
Hi Lainie, We might ‘bump’ into each other as I am also on wordpress (http://jbrowley.wordpress.com/) as well as STORYTELL!
Like you, I too love words; check out the wonderful word ‘hyperosmia’ (February 25 post). Anyway I hope you have lots of fun with your blogging.
March 13, 2009 at 1:58 am |
Hi Lainie!
Like you I’ve just entered blogosphere. Hope you have as much fun as I’m having.
March 19, 2009 at 9:47 pm |
I am so proud of you, Lainie.. You are amazing and great at sharing your words and thoughts. I love hearing and reading them.
Lov ya, Dana