College Writing I-first blog

I originally started a blog a few months ago. I had good intentions of keeping up with it, but only have one post. I am addicted to Facebook and send out emails to my friends and family, but have never really been interested in Twitter. I used to write more with pen and paper, but now have focused more on electronic writing. I used to journal everyday, I did this for several years. My writing style changes drastically when writing electronically as opposed to writing with pen and paper. When writing electronically, be it on Facebook or what I have blogged, I usually will type an inspirational story, quote, etc. Sometimes I will post something on Facebook to get a message across to an individual or individuals that I may not want to say face to face with them, because I feel that it's not worth the confrontation. Also on Facebook, I might see one of my friends or family post that they either are having a bad day, or that something is wrong and it's an easy tool to use to send them a comforting thought, or suggestion without having to call and spend an hour or two on the phone with them. Which, in my opinion, would also be the downfall of electronic correspondence. With most conversations happening either via Facebook, text message, etc. alot of people have lost some of their social skills and being able to talk to another person face to face. One of the pluses of Facebooking is being able to locate friends that you would not have been able to locate and communicate with. For example, I have several friends that since high school have moved to other states and even other countries that I probably would have never known what has become of them, through Facebook I have found them and we are able to correspond, mainly through the chat or via Facebook email and I'm able to see what accomplishments they have had. I also am a part of a chat room called CafeMoms, where I can post on my wall and/or other's walls. We chat back and forth through IM, and exchange tips, ideas and suggestions through the forums.



As far as writing with pen and paper, as I have previously said, I used to journal alot. Usually if I'm writing on paper, I'm writing down what has occurred that day and my feelings and thoughts about the events. Sometimes I journal about my goals that I want to achieve. I also journal about the things that really hurt me or how I truly feel about what someone has done. Usually those writings are more personal, and not to be shared with others. It just helps me to put my thoughts and feelings out on paper. Besides journaling, I have also written poems, short stories, songs, etc. I like putting my feelings down on paper, it's a way to help relax, and de-stress if I've had a stressful day. I handwrite very few letters or cards to others, with the exception of Christmas cards and thank you notes or invitations. It has been years since I have handwritten a letter just to see how someone is doing, or give words of encouragement. With the internet and texting, and all of the other technology, it is just quicker and easier to text or post a comment or even send an email than it is to write a letter and put it in the mail, or even call a person on the phone. Some phone calls can last for hours, when you can send a text that might only take you a couple of seconds. Text messaging also saves several hours by being able to send a multiple text to several people at once instead of having to call each individual person to say invite them to a party or get together, etc.



In summary, when I'm writing electronically I can be very opinionated, usually I am trying to get a point across or send a message to someone without the confrontation. Writing electronically I also like to be inspirational and help cheer up others by posting quotes, words of encouragement, etc. When I'm writing with pen and paper, it's usually for only my benefit. Writing with pen and paper is usually meant for only my eyes to see, the writings are usually very vulnerable and private.