Comments on: self-obsessed?

By: vitriolica

vitriolica — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:52:52 +0000

hello! i think it’s quite healthy having an anonymous outlet which other people can respond to, without there being any other obligations between them and you/me!

By: céline

céline — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 08:44:16 +0000

p.a., do you think you could put up a big red sign saying “CELINE DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE SECURITY CODE” just above the “submit button”? Cheers, much appreciated.

I was just saying that being as self-obsessed as the next blogger, I often am tempted to talk about me me me in my blog. However, I question my motives for wanting to do so, and I don’t actually think it would be that positive for me, as I do love “looking inside” (thanks witho, great quote), but I probably would be incapable of being completely honest in my blog, as I would worry about entertaining my readers and being liked.

Besides, I don’t have the talent for writing that you and others are blessed with, so I’ll think I’ll just stick to writing about my job…

By: petite

petite — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 22:30:34 +0000

marvellous Witho

I’m feeling better already.

By: witho

witho — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 22:15:02 +0000

I did a project as part of my French degree on Eighteenth Century literature and how the epistolary novel (i.e. one made up entirely of “letters” usually made out to be genuine, e.g. Les Liaisons Dangereuses) became so popular in the latter half of the century. We have always been interested in reading about other people’s “real” experiences and intrigues. They were the blogs of their time, I guess.

Here’s an interesting quote from Carl Jung (translated into English):

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes”

Discuss…

By: Coquette

Coquette — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:05:54 +0000

The book sounds very interesting, thanks for pointing us to it!

By: stressqueen

stressqueen — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 17:39:06 +0000

As human beings I think we are all self obsessed in one way or another, whether it remains in the head or goes on the page (or on the web). Blogging leads on to regularly read the blogs of others, so taking an interest in the ‘self obsession’ of others!

And haven’t people always seen life experience in terms of structuring a story – even in the most minor terms? Everyday occurences find their way into coversation with friends, family and colleagues. Who hasn’t made the mental note of ‘oh I must tell so-and-so about this next time I see them’. I believe that blogging is just another extension of this, even if it becomes somewhat more refined and thoughtful.

By: sigmund, carl and alfred

sigmund, carl and alfred — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:18:18 +0000

I suppose a mea culpa is in order. I too, was part of yesterdays onslaught.

To your regula readers, I apologize if you felt a bit squeezed- now make room at the table and let me pull up a chair. I am a lurker no longer.

The quote struck me- ‘The experience happens in order to generate a story.’

Imagine, an experience that bypasses self reflection.

Scares the hell out of me.

By: rachel

rachel — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:49:36 +0000

I find your posts a pleasure to read whether funny or serious, especially when I have a nice cup of tea on the go at the same time. You use your blog to pass on opinions and ideas in an entertaining way and that’s a very positive and generous thing to do. I came across your blog quite by accident and it’s led me to a blogging world that I knew nothing about. I’m inspired to start my own. So thank you for …..not least for waking up the obsessive, introspective, self- indulgent beast within me. I’ll be neglecting the children next.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:39:01 +0000

I’m part of the NEW guard! lol

This is quite an interesting idea. I’ve always been a bit of a writer and journal keeper, though, and this is just a different form of journal. Except that people are READING this, so instead of being as open, I’m nurturing the more humorous side. At least, I’m trying to. Lately I’ve just been nurturing the knitting side. LOL

By: Legomen

Legomen — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:50:37 +0000

If Blogging makes you feel better about yourself or events or even if it just makes you feel more significant in a huge world then that’s good enough to be doing it. There will always be the doom-mongers, the naysayers or those who take the rip, fine.

I think it’s good to look at oneself as there are so many pressures in work, life, family and culture that strip away someones individuality.