It's 2009. Not sure how that happened, but here we are. I remember being in 4th grade about 30 years ago and Mrs. Rasmusin (doubt that's spelled right, but I'm sure she's looking down from Heaven more worried about whether I remember the Louisiana Purchase than how to spell her name) was telling us that by now we'd have flying cars and rocket packs. Where's my rocket pack?
No matter. It's a new year. One of my good intentions (I hesitate to use the word "resolutions", it seems so... resolute) is to be a better communicator this year. And I don't mean in the generic "post a blog and hope you read it", but in a real personal way. I'll still use the blogs, don't get me wrong, it's the most fun way to share pictures and stuff, but for those closest to me I really truly plan on being much more personal. Much more real.
There's a lot I don't share. Really, you say, 'cuz it seems like your whole life is out there. Well, yeah, kinda, but when it comes to the really personal stuff, like a true answer to "how are you today?", I kinda keep things closer to the chest, especially with those closest to me, because a) you really don't want me dumping on you, 2) I don't want you to worry, and d)it would get really annoying after a while. However, for those who really want to know, I'll try to be more honest.
I've found that Facebook is a good "hub" for me to connect with people. I can share things on that casual "hey, hows it goin'" level, but also converse on a deeper level if I so chose without broadcasting to everyone. I also have the blogs linked in through there so those who really want to know can see that there's a new post out there. I've even found some old schoolmates from good ol' Dorchester, people who I spent 13 years of my life with, then never spoke to again, until now. Kinda cool. Do a search for me by name, if you're on it, and you'll find me.
Anyway, that's my number one good intention for the year. Feel free to smack me around if I don't stick to it.
