Lately I have been having this overwhelming urge to let people I know in “real life” in on the secrets of this blog. As it stands, there are only three people who could identify my on the street that know how to get here. The only reason those people know about my boolshitz is that I trust them inherently. (As a side note, I find it terribly amusing that two of those three people have NEVER posted anything here, and the third only does so on very rare occasions. But I digress…)
I’m really not sure why I keep thinking about these things. Part of me thinks it’s because I want certain people that I love and trust to see the “real” me. Another part thinks it may just be my exhibitionist tendencies rising to the surface. To be honest, I really have no clue why it keeps popping in my head.
So, I ask you, fellow bloggers, do you think it wise or unwise to reveal this side of my life to others? If you do think it’s okay to do so, do you have any advice about how to decide who should be granted access or how?
I really worry that I am going to just cave in and spill the beans before the time is right. I need you guys to talk me down if I’m about to make a huge mistake here! LOL
In my own case, I don’t write anything particularly personal, or about others that I’d get myself into trouble with. Yet, I’m not advertising my site, though my family knows I blog, and that’s about it. I do know of some friends who have found it, but not without my help.
In your case, you have to weigh the pros and cons about the pictures you post and the things you write about vs. the absolute trust you have in them. If there’s anything that you write that could ever find its way to biting you in the ass, then I’d advise against letting others know.
Another consideration is that, over the years, I’ve found that when friends know about a blog, the blogger shortly finds themself ‘censoring’ what they write. They will either write less critically, or they’ll avoid certain topics altogether.
My vote would be NOT letting them know. Since you asked.
you know… when i think about it, i think when people i know started reading here i DID start to censor myself (even if only the slightest bit)
there is much wisdom in what you say, oh great and powerful Os
thank you
I’m arguing with myself about i shall or not tell a person I know about mine… I’m so unsure, but I really like the idea
As i have said to many before, if your un-sure then don`t. Its better not letting them know and be able to carry on as you really want to here on your blog. You will have more freedom to express yourself without having any worries or doubts as to what your “friend(s)” might say if they knew about your blog. So in a nut shell………Don`t!