Thoughts on Blogging

Oftentimes, I've tried to start a blog. Years and years ago, it was out of pure boredom that I struck an interest in blogging. I was in the "above average" category in school and was rarely interested in the lower level subjects being taught in our schools. I viewed blogging as something to pass the time. It was something to take my mind off of the teasing I often endured as a "smart kid." The names were condescending and rarely that nice. However, I had found a few close friends who would often take up for me. I also found internet friends. These were people who could know my personality without a name; I never had to meet them or show my face. I could simply be me. I became known as "Shansie" on the sites I frequented, and felt like I liked the name better than my given name. I wasn't confident in the outside world, but the internet gave me a kind of escape.

My blogging dwindled with time. I simply didn't know what to write about. I didn't have enough real-world experience to write about my ventures, and I wasn't sure enough in myself to tell of my views on the world. For almost two years, I wrote nothing in any of my blogs.

Today, I deleted the vast majority of my old blogs. I wanted to erase the unsuccessful blogs and start fresh. This is my re-entrance to the blogging world. Take it as you will. Love it, hate it, or anywhere in-between. It is your choice. Keep in mind, you don't have to read it simply because it is here. That is your choice.

The "Spoon and Ladel" is a name derived from one of the sites I frequented when I was younger, and still do. One of the internet friends I found years ago is still one I find myself talking to often. She is wonderful and seems to cheer me up when I've had a rough day. Here's to you: The Ladel to my Spoon (Yes, I am aware of the misspelling of "Ladel." It was intentional.).

I dedicate this blog to anyone, in real life or on the internet, who has ever helped or encouraged me in any way. Specifically to my friends, parents, little brother, best friend, the parents of many of my friends, adopted uncles, Ladel & others, along with many more. You are all wonderful, and I don't know what I would have done without you in my life.

Sincerely,

Shansie