My de-friender apologized. The full story is long and complicated, but the ultimate outcome is that my conclusions were off the mark and the whole sequence of events should not to be taken personally. I considered deleting the blog out of respect for the de-friender since she had the nerve to tackle the issue head on, but I decided to keep it because I still think de-friending (and Facebook itself for that matter) is an interesting social study, and because it still seems worth thinking about how to handle relationship dynamics -- no matter what your age, gender, or technology. The blog is also a good reminder on how there is always another side to a story.
So as I go into 2009, I am humbled, optimistic, hopefully a little wiser, and definitely out of shape.
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Why Blog 200?
I once interviewed a retired man whose goal every day was to write 1,000 words. About anything that came to mind. His topics were broad and varied, and I always admired him for that pursuit. He seemed so aware of and connected to everything around him.
I have many days where I write 1,000 words, but they're for the corporate world, often in someone else's name. So I set up this blog with a goal of writing at least 200 words for me -- to help stay connected to myself, my place, and my far-away family and friends. (I aim for 200 words a post, as 200 words a day is a bit aggressive for me right now.) I'm a working mom and wife who has traded life in the San Francisco Bay Area for the country-girl pace of Vermont. Here, you will read about my people, place, pets, pet peeves, and personal inspirations that entertain and enlighten my days. So please come in and read 200.
I have many days where I write 1,000 words, but they're for the corporate world, often in someone else's name. So I set up this blog with a goal of writing at least 200 words for me -- to help stay connected to myself, my place, and my far-away family and friends. (I aim for 200 words a post, as 200 words a day is a bit aggressive for me right now.) I'm a working mom and wife who has traded life in the San Francisco Bay Area for the country-girl pace of Vermont. Here, you will read about my people, place, pets, pet peeves, and personal inspirations that entertain and enlighten my days. So please come in and read 200.
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