I Am Not A Blogger

I am not a blogger. Bloggers are people that are outgoing, usually extroverts, who have passions, opinions, or ideas that they want to share with the world. Bloggers are people who don't mind interacting with large groups of complete strangers, who just can't wait to share news with lots of other people or who at least don't mind turning themselves over to the general public for inspection. Bloggers are people who are willing to let other people look at their lives.

I am not very outgoing, an introvert until you get to know me, and I prefer to talk to people that I already have a connection to. I enjoy getting to know people, but it takes awhile for them to get to know me. I don't mind sharing my opinions but I don't usually bring them up. I'm reserved and like to keep my news for myself and the people I'm close to. I don't like having my life examined and I don't like being the center of attention.* So therefore, I am not a blogger.

"But wait", you might say, "isn't this a blog"? Well, sort of. This will not be a place for me to post intimate details about my life (that's what a journal is for) or a replacement for a journal (I already have one) or a way to share my favorite things or what I've been up to. This will be more like a series of letters. There are a lot of people I'd like to be able to really stay in contact with (Facebook doesn't count. It's too impersonal. Something posted to 300+ people is not my idea of personal communication.) but writing long email/letters to all of them isn't practical. But I still want to communicate with them. Anyone is welcome to read these letters. Some of them will have more specific audiences but they'll still be readable.

These letters will be my opinions, beliefs, thoughts, and theories. (As any letter/blog should be) They will be heavily influenced by my upbringing, religion, and experiences. Aren't everyone's? I ask that if you choose to read these letters (and it will be YOUR choice if you do so) that you read them with an open mind and with respect. You don't have to agree with me about everything or even anything but I ask for respect as I exercise my Constitutional right to freedom of expression. I respect your right to that same freedom. If you have thoughts or questions, feel free to comment. However, there are some rules.

No vulgarity of any kind will be permitted on these pages. If a comment is disrespectful or is a source of contention instead of thoughtful discussion, I will delete it. I may answer questions but I am not an all-knowing being and may occasionally make mistakes or feel that the best answer may come from another source. If that is the case, I ask for your understanding and cooperation. All of my posts will be MY opinions, NOT doctrine or absolutes. But please, enjoy! I hope that these letters will be thought-provoking and perhaps even enlightening upon occasion. There will also be humor and smiles, possibly even laughter. :)

If you're reading this and you know me, Hi! These are primarily for you. I wish I could talk to everyone individually but time and distance don't allow that. This is my solution. I hope you like them. :)

And so begins my "letter" writing. Enjoy!

-Elicia


*Don't get me wrong. We need those kind of people in the world. It would be a very boring place if everyone was just like me. It's just that that isn't me. I'm the other half of the balance.