Trying something different
I am no longer full of analytical thought about myself, mostly I read about current events and try to evaluate how I can do my part in the world or how I am doing my part. But not in a deep emo way more in a philanthropic less self-involved way. I know, I know, big difference.That being said, I read alot through out my day, good/bad, wants, needs- whatever and I recently set up a blog (ie. Friday) that allows to write short-ish type stuff and post.
So unless I have some long winded melodrama that only exists in my head, I am going to use the tumblr site more of a day to day thing. I am testing it out this week and so far it better suits my needs then writing really dry and pointless crap about myself. It's actually alot of fun to use.
I am not quitting the blog just testing out other self-promoting websites. Also I can't check email, facebook, myspace, etc, etc, etc, at work so it takes a while for me to respond to anything and everything.
I am giving you a chance to sample some of the things that interest me- mainly philanthropy.
posted by Betty @ 11:53 PM
8 Comments:
You are slipping back into the drinking life. Believe me, I know how seductive it can be. Don't drink tonight, and come in an hour early tomorrow. You will feel much better about yourself and begin to cease the obvious self-loathing that plagues your life.
I do not, and will not, have a blog, because a blog is the height of self-infatuation, one of the key attributes of an alcoholic (or any other kind of addict). The subtext of every blog is "look at me." It is self-aggrandizement masquerading as introspection. But I will tell you that what I share with you is a problem with alcohol. The difference? I recognize my problem and am dealing with it the best way I can, while you are oblivious to your problem. You say I do not know you, but it is all here in your blog, and that is all I need to know. Until you recognize your problem, you will be condemned to a life fraught with psycholoigical and physical dangers, not to mention a continuing series of short-lived jobs and disappointing relationships.
I think the thing that annoys me about your comments the most is that there's never a dialogue- it's always negative and I think you are self-aggrandizing in your assumptions and your constant comparisons of yourself to me. I go out one night a week and to you that makes an alcoholic. I probably have a much more fulfilling life than you do based on your own admissions. My problems have nothing to do with alcohol- least of all my relationships. As for "short lived jobs", the only short lived job I have ever had is my 6 month freelance contract and that had an start and end date. My "supposed drinking" wasn't the reason it wasn't renewed. I did my job so well they decided to upgrade the position and create another management- of which I didn't have the experience or want to do. So I consider that "short-lived" job a great success. I suspect my life is a lot more boring than you assume. I think maybe you should go find another charity case, I am not looking for a sponsor or even another friend.
You are correct about my life's not being fulfilling. But just because my life is a day-to-day struggle, why do you dismiss my observations? And the fervour with which you dismiss them betrays your agreement with them.
I was just reading what anonymous has been writing! WOW Now that is someone who has a lot of time on their hands. Who gives a crap about what Anonymous is saying. Anyone who writes anonymously their word are just BLA BLA BLA BLA. If they really feel that powerful about drinking they would put their name to it!!!
So I should put my name to my posts the way that "The Sweets" does? And how does knowing my name make my observations any more or less true?
My open dialogue with you has nothing to do with "truth", I am trying to engage you to figure out where you are coming from. But now I have to wash my hands of you, you keep creeping up in to many conversations with my friends. They think you are obnoxious, I do too. But you are entitled to your opinion I suppose. I am pretty settled at this point. My life is very peaceful, during the week, I go to the gym and home every night to watch all my shows, then on fridays I go to happy hour and sometimes on saturdays I go watch sports. I have a strict no drinking rule for Sunday, Mondays, and Tuesdays. so while you pray for my immortal soul and worry about my benders, just remember, Thursday is Grey's Anatomy night and I am probably at home (after 5:45 pm pilates) watching it and playing the mouse game with my cat. But thanks for dramatizing my life, you make it so much more interesting than it is! Maybe you should write my blog.
Pinochio thought Jiminy Cricket was obnoxious, too. And most drunks think those who try to help them are obnoxious. I certainly thought so.
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