I think I need to slightly revise my utterances in an entry that I made last night (J-land update). I said that reading journals does not bring you close to people. Well, on reflection that's not correct. Obviously, people do not write everything in their journal (I don't). However, losing a loved one, dealing with severe illness, describing work problems and family life is being pretty open. I rarely correct entries - not because I'm faultless (far from it), but if I do, you'll miss as amendments do not generate alerts. This is an important point from a J-land perspective, so I wanted it in a separate entry.
The weather up here is far from springlike. I gather that down in southern England, the mercury is expected to touch 60F / 15C this weekend with brilliant sunshine. Nothing of the sort up here, in fact it's drizzly and windy. As I type, the ferry comes in, about half an hour late, after a choppy crossing. A large oilrig has been lying offshore, some 12 miles south of here, since early yesterday. It is on its way to a gas exploration field off County Donegal in Ireland, which is about 300 miles south of here. I'll tell more about it in Friday's diary entry, which follows.
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Hiya Guido...you're right mate. Don't worry, we all say things and look back on them differently sometimes. Good of you to write this.
ReplyDeleteIt's an ok day here today. It's dry, but dull..it'll probably rain at somepoint..lol!
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You're right. We don't say everything, but we do say a lot. So that in itself generates a feeling of comaderie. Especially when we're battleing the same kinds of things.
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I believe the more we read of one anothers lives the more insight we are given to the person on the otherside of the computer screen. Yes, not all of us share everything......But a good share of us do wear our hearts on our sleeves. The thing to remember is no matter what is written, on the other side of the words is a human being who wrote them. I feel as though I'm given an insight to your compassion each time you call out for support for others, an insight to your love of your country when you let us see what you see through your eyes (specifically the camera). So perhaps we will never know how much people see of us......but then again we could be revealing more to our readers than even we realize. (Hugs) Indigo
ReplyDeleteGuido, Hi, You a right it has been nice down here in the South Wiltshire ..that is..although the sun has shone and the temp. is around 13deg. there has been cold wind which has surprised us when we went outside. Not that I was far today just to a fairtrade coffee morning. Hope it clears up with you soon. Love Sybil x
ReplyDeleteI once played my cards of life close to my chest and then I realised that to be a free spirit I had to show my faults and failings as well as the good and bad. How else are we to get rid of all that baggage we call lip service. We all feel and think and hurt the same as each other don't we? The majority of humanity want the same things from life. Don't they? To be loved and to love and to live in concord with each other. I feel close to those of you who I recognise as like minded spirits. Each little bit of information we share of ourselves glues bits of us together like a beloved broken china ornament. Some bits might be missing but the main parts are still there to be loved and admired. Your open reflectiveness is a bit of that which I am gluing together as I get to know you Guido...it doesn't hurt does it? < smiling at you> Jeanie
ReplyDeleteI had to go back and read just what you wrote, Guido. I am generally open to a certain extent. Of course, there are many things I don't mention or wouldn't. I've become close friends with a few journalers. I consider many friends and acquaintances. Odd distinction but there are just some people who share so much in common that a connection is made. I also read many, many journals each day but simply don't have time to leave a comment everywhere. As you said, not leaving a comment does not mean you are not reading and keeping up. Chris
ReplyDeleteI think you put into your journal basically what you want to get back. The more intimate details, then the "closer" your readers feel they get to you. But I don't want anyone to get "too" close. I just want them to enjoy the glimpse into my life that I give them, while I enjoy the glimpse into their lives that they give me.
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