Sunday, June 04, 2006

Welcome to the 21st century!

One might wonder why I have started a blog. Is it peer-pressure? (I don't think so, otherwise I would have started a long time ago.) Is it the lack of something to do? (Absolutely not. I think that I can keep myself busy for the rest of my life.) All I can say is: Welcome to the 21st century!!! I have several friends who are blog addicts. I think it was Jill who really started this whole blog thing. Embarrassing to admit, but when she emailed and said that she had started a blog, I had no idea what a blog was. I asked Nate who tried not to laugh. Blogs are an industry-standard and have been around for a long time. I'm not one who likes to admit that I'm not technologically savvy. When I was a tech writer, I felt like I understood, or at least could write about anything. It started to occur to me that while, after having kids, I'm still really good at a lot of things, I somehow missed the boat that would totally immerse me in the 21st century.

1. I don't have a cell phone
2. I'm not totally converted to online banking -- I still handwrite a lot of checks
3. I just got a digital camera a few months ago, but still haven't uploaded any of my pictures
4. We just got Tivo a few months ago
5. And like I said -- blog? What's that?

So, I've decided to liberate myself and try something new. We'll see how this works. I've decided that this is good enough for my first post. (What if it doesn't work and I have to write it all again!) So, I'm welcoming myself to the 21st century and hope that while doing this, I'll do some good soul-searching.

10 comments:

Jill said...

Woohoo, welcome to the blogging world! I'm totally shocked and impressed by your beautiful blog, cute title, and working links. Way to go!

I have tried not to pressure you (which is rare and difficult for me) because we're always telling you to say "no" to things, and you actually said no to starting a blog so I was respecting your wishes. But will admit that I'm delighted you took a long nap and were wide awake last night and decided to start this. It's very cute!

Amy said...

Yay, Jana! Welcome to the blogging world! Not that you weren't a part of it before, I think commenting counts! Your blog is great. I love your colors! Can't wait to read more!

everything pink! said...

Yea!!

I am so happy!

michelle said...

Hooray! I'm glad you have your own blog now. Now we can be as up to date on what's going on in your life as you are with ours! It's beautiful, I love it.

Amie said...

Very impressive first post and blog! I am glad you joined in and I enjoyed seeing you again the other night.

jenny said...

I am crossing over from Jill's side bar...but welcome to the blogging world. I love your colors and congrats on the upcoming baby. Boys are the best for sure!! (I am a little biased since i have 3) with my oldest being a girl.

collette said...

Hee Hee!! I love it! The pink is "you". Just enjoy it and don't feel any pressure. I can be so much fun and when you are up in the middle of the night or just need a quick break...blog! You really are awesome and I am so glad we are friends!!

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT! SO glad you started it as I didn't really have too much of a chance to talk with you on Friday. I look forward to getting to know you better!

jenn said...

Welcome Jana!!
Just post when you can- no pressure! Totally looking forward to those soul searching posts and the not so soul searching ones too :)

Bond Girl 007 said...

wow pretty impressive set up....love the colors seems you are very saavy at this!