Self-indulgence is my least favorite trait in a person. A Facebook status that screams "pay attention to me" or a Twitter feed that flaunts self-awesomeness makes me cringe. And last night, as I was reflecting on the creation of my first ever blog, I wondered if I suddenly became that self-indulgent flaunter. Why did I think anyone would be interested in what I have to say? Truth be told, I'm not sure anyone is...I am my only follower at this point!
But after arriving at work this morning, and I feel like the universe is telling me "it's ok to have a blog." Why? My daily tear-off-a-page desk calendar (The Word Origin Calendar...yep, I'm nerd) is giving me the history of the word "blog." If that's not a sign letting me know a blog is a-ok, I don't know what is. Of course, this could just be a total coincidence that I'm rationalizing into a sign, but I like the thought of the universe aligning to give me advice. (Yes, I realize that's a completely self-indulgent thought.)
So perhaps recording my trials and tribulations on the path to career discovery for the average late 20s girl isn't such a bad thing. I'm choosing to see it as a record of self-discovery. I guess only time will tell if that's correct...
And just in case you're curious (or a tidbit nerd like me), here's The Word Origin Calendar's thoughts on blog:
"In 1997, using a new technology that allowed him to make daily changes to his homepage on the World Wide Web, a journalist called Jorn Barger coined the term 'weblog,' on the model of a ship or airplane log. In 1999, Peter Merholz read the word as 'we blog' and abbreviated it as 'blog' on his own site. The word has proliferated, just as the thing itself."
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Coincidence?
ReplyDeleteI don't believe in coincidence. I believe in Synchronicity (and I'm not talking about an old Police album).
A blog in and of itself is not narcissistic in the least. If anything, it's staking out some ground in this digital world we have all created. By having a blog, you are no longer a visitor... You are a resident.
Now, what you do with your blog could indicate a penchant for self-indulgence, but I see absolutely no sign of this behavior here. You're solid.
:)
Keep up the great work. I'll keep reading.