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While reading my recent blog posts a couple days ago, I realized something: I tend to write a lot about where I am and what's going on with me, but I don't usually say much about the people I meet or the things that happen around me. I concluded that if I was a reader of this blog, I would find it pretty boring and incomplete. I would probably think, "That guy (me) is pretty self-centered."
The problem is not that I mean to talk about myself all the time. The problem is that I have the wrong tools with which to blog. With each post I send from my phone, I have only 1,000 characters to say what I want to say, and I have to say it with a numbered keypad, not a keyboard. With only this method available to me, every blog entry requires way too much time and work, and editing/redrafting can be damn near impossible sometimes. Also, when I'm on the road, there's constantly so much sensory information to filter, it's difficult for me to recognize what's interesting and what's boring.
Considering these obstacles (as well as all the other obstacles I have not mentioned here), I have a favor to ask of this blog's readers: Whenever I write about something that sounds like it might be pretty interesting but I don't say much about it, call me and let me know you would like me to elaborate. (That is, unless you have an ultralight laptop you're willing to give me.)
614-738-3867
I had a lot more to say about my recent trip, as well as some stuff about my time in Evansville, but I don't feel like saying it all right now. Hopefully I'll get a chance to say it later tonight or tomorrow. Also, I'll probably take off from Brad's house tomorrow. (Brad lives right down the street from a huge railroad yard. Wink wink.)
Until next time, here's a picture of Brad and his son Kam playing a wrasslin' video game.
3 comments:
Ryan, I just wanted to tell you that it was so nice to meet you on Sat. night here in Evansville! I think what you're doing is amazing and I support your journey. I hope that you experience everything you want in this life -Be safe and stay warm.
~Stacy~ (Hacienda, Sat. night with Brad, Lo, Ben, and Corey) :o)
I don't think its ever boring when you're on the road. Incomplete may be accurate, but you deal with what you've got.
I think 1000 words is plenty. I don't like to have to scroll down to read. I like short snippets.
That said, I do like videos and photos - they add a bit of life to the text. I always think of the part in Forrest Gump where he tells Jenny about all the things he saw while running back and forth across the country. Sunsets and sunrises and such.
Ryan, I'm hope your stay in Evansville was fun. I know that Brad enjoyed his time with you as well I did. Next time you will have to dress warmer to watch Brad play ball. Once again, it was very nice to meet you and I hope you adventure is full of excitment.
Keep in touch,
Lora
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