OK, so I'm reading
this post over at
So the Fish Said..., and she's talking about a person's blog in relation to their personality. Like, she said that if you read her blog, you'd have an accurate representation of an
aspect of her, but you wouldn't really "know" her.
Now, me, I think that my blog is a pretty accurate representation of me, and not just one aspect. This is how I talk, and the things I blog about are generally the things I like to talk about.
Well, that's what *I* think.
That said, I have a question for those of you that have met me... does my blog accurately reflect me as a person? Were you at all surprised about anything when you met me? Should I stop posting pictures of myself?
What about you? I know that it's a matter of preference, deciding what to blog about and how personal to make your blog, and I'm not gonna fault anyone for trying to stay anonymous, or not blogging intimate shit. But do you think that your blog accurately reflects your personality? Or at least a part of it? Or are you totally different?
Shit, Beth's right. This might require entirely too much thinking for a Friday.
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i think that your blog accurately represents you. i felt like i knew you when i met you...i think that says something.
and me? i think that i'm a little shy on the blog...but i am slowly opening up....
Posted by
lyn on 01/14 at 02:35 PM
I'm not blogging ...
THIS IS THE WAY I TALK!!
Oy gevalt, Mikey ... my apologies for lurking as of late ... I didn't even know you changed domains, but hey ... what was that saying?
"Shit is what happens when life gets in the way" ...? Or ... something to that affect?
Anyway, Bad Kitty's back in the bloggin' bidness.
Peace.
Posted by
motorcitybadkitty on 01/14 at 03:38 PM
Well, I've never met you, so I can't comment on that part, but as for the other part? I think that I reveal more about myself on my site than I do to my friends. I tend to be really reserved in social situations (even one-on-one), but I really feel like I can talk about whatever I want on my site. I think it comes down to the fact that I don't think most people give a shit about my life or what I have to say, so I don't want to burden those around me with stuff they don't want to hear, especially when they have their own problems. If I put it up as an entry, at least you guys have the option of not visiting.
Also, I think I'm whinier on my site. I really don't complain (out loud) that much. Again, other people have bigger problems, and who cares if
I have a bad day, ya know?
Posted by
Alison on 01/14 at 03:39 PM
Ditto on what Lyn said! And don't ever stop posting pictures! When I met you though, I was surprised at how easygoing and down to earth you are. I kinda expected you to be some larger-than-life, loud porn king or something. Hehe!
Posted by
Eden on 01/14 at 04:20 PM
Well, since I met you through blogging and subsequently fell in love with you, I will say that your blog pretty much represents how you are.
Except, on first meeting (with me or other people), you're far more shy than I think most people would think, you're even more of certain aspects that you present. Like, I personally feel that you're even funnier, smarter, more handsome, kinder and loving than one can even convey via the internet... and you present yourself as all of those things on your blog.
I think my own blog is a fairly accurate representation of myself, but I am probably even more sensitive than I let on.
Oh, and you have a nice ass.
(You do, but Kathy added that part.)
Posted by
Joelle on 01/14 at 04:28 PM
I'd read you on and off before meeting you in Vegas and I'd have to say I was not surprised by what I found. You're very similar to your blog persona.
On the other hand, I have friends who have known me forever who can't believe the "person" I am online but I think the biggest difference between blog me and real me is how shy I am in person.
Posted by
Tam on 01/14 at 04:54 PM
only talked to you on the phone but yes, you seemed a bit quieter than i imagined but definately felt like i'd known you and totally easy to like talk to.
You just rock period. I wonder what my people think of me when they read mine...yipes!
Posted by on 01/14 at 07:45 PM
I dunno, man. I think people that read my site might think I was social or something. Or at least willing to talk to people that I haven't already known for ten years. Or, like, outgoing or something.
All wrong.
Posted by
Maine on 01/14 at 09:52 PM
Nahhh, the blog is definately accurate and then some.. =X
Posted by Dustin on 01/14 at 10:15 PM
I definitely agree that the blog is an accurate representation. I tend to be closed and refrain from sharing too many personal details in my blog...and I'm like that in real life. I also write like I talk. Those are some interesting thoughts.
Posted by on 01/14 at 10:49 PM
You have been always kind - and supportive. When my dog site was down, you were one of the people who volunteered to help in any way. I am really appreciative - and I don't forget such things. It would be a pleasure to meet some time.
Posted by
Noggie on 01/15 at 08:26 AM
My blog was ridiculously NOT like me. I'm WAY funnier in person and way more fun. I actually felt like I was more myself commenting on other people's blogs. After looking back on my blog before it got shut down, I realized so many things I would have done different to convey my personality.
Okay, now I'm just depressed.
Posted by
Trishie on 01/15 at 08:58 AM
My blog is almost completely disconnected from reality, so I don't think anyone gets an accurate impression of who I am or what I'm like.
Posted by
pie on 01/15 at 11:51 AM
Dude, the guy who played Mola Ram died !!
Posted by on 01/15 at 07:51 PM
I haven't been able to meet you yet! Only Ms. Muse! As far as my blog goes, sometimes I'd like to punch myself in the face for how annoying I am. I'm sure I'm like that in real life, though.
Posted by
Bren on 01/15 at 09:00 PM