The original motivation behind this whole blog was the joke domain name, “matchingtracksuits.com.” The “matching” part implies not one author, but two.
That was the idea.
But my wife has been reticent to join me on this blogging adventure, and instead reads what I write behind my back.
The original motivation behind this post was to get readers to direct some encouraging words Kinga’s way. That was the idea.
I’ve been encouraging her to write a bit, if only to practice her written English. She seems hesitant to put her thoughts out for all to see (as if the Vast Hordes visit MTS).
Perhaps there’s a blogging gene and she’s missing it?
I have to admit — I do like this whole blogging thing. It’s a natural extension of my journal, which I’ve been keeping for years and years now. It just includes the added element of “audience.”
Yet, while I like it, it is getting a bit tiresome. The initial thrill must be wearing off. Unlike with various other addictions, I don’t foresee this resulting in heavier doses.
Perhaps some help would, well, help.
Perhaps that’s the real motivation behind nagging my wife about this. But maybe, perhaps, conceivably … there are those out there curious about the other tracksuit.
Aw, come on in, Kinga! The water’s fine. :)
Come on, Kinga!
Let us know how Gary is handling and mishandling being an American in Poland.
If you’re uncomfortable writing about yourself, just write about him, he doesn’t sound like he’ll mind. It’ll be good practice for your English and you only really need a few sentences per post.
PLEASE?
Musisz coś napisać, konicznie!
Blogging is a way to record the passage of time. But more importantly, it is a creative little exercise: it makes you look at things more closely and describe them more carefuly (the audience thing). Friendships are born of it. You have absolutely nothing to lose and tons to gain!
As someone who struggles with the expat-blog as well, just think of how much your blog can have an impact on those back in the states. I appreciated the words on my blog, and am amazed at your committment to your village, what a testament!
C’mon Kinga. It takes a little warming up, like any other exercise, but you might find you really, really like it. And you might find out you don’t… but try? :)
I think when blogging loses its appeal, it may help to concentrate on what message you want to get out to the world.
The Internet is a wonderful publishing medium, a great tool for those of us who’d like to help make the world a better place.
Altruism, yes.