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Monday, February 28, 2011

A lot of time on my hands

I have been pondering on the idea of starting a blog for awhile. I have gone back and forth with reasons why I shouldn't:
1 - it's become too trendy
2 - I'm sure people are way too busy with their own lives to be spending their time reading about the monotony of another's life
3 - is my reason for starting one based on knowing that others will be reading it so therefore how biased/real would be writing be knowing that the words will be constructed from the position of knowingly having an audience (even if its just one or two followers!)...

STOP! I interrupted my thoughts and told myself to quit all the analytical thinking and just do it if I simply want to. And so I have (with a bit of encouragement from some friends). Why not? I have so much time on my hands that it seems like a good way to feel connected to people, process the comings and goings of life and simply just to chronologise life in an accessible and ordered way. I just hope that writing the posts for this won't take as long as what it took to come up with a name. It's always those silly little decisions that take me way too long - so I asked my husband for a little help. I got a lot. In came a lineup of about 10 texts in a row - Livvtures, Livvitides, Livvitudes, Livvitures, Snaplivvots(??), LivvinLife, Livvy be thy name, With our powers combined we can be livtorious, Livtoria (my middle name is Victoria), JustLiv...I decided on JustLiv.

My husband (as you can tell I like to say "my husband"... novelty still hasn't worn off) is away all week and I have been doing some serious thinking about what kinds of hobbies I should take up. I have always liked to make the most of my days but there are certain obstacles to achieving this when I am trying to work out my new surroundings and life and feeling like I have to start over in so many different ways. There are of course many good things about this.

Right now I'm still not sure what the purpose of this blog will be. Knowing that it can be a means of loved ones back home staying connected and updated with my life is good enough for me.

K since I'm new at this I'm not sure what the protocol is for ending posts. Is it like a letter where you say "Lots of love..." etc, or like a text where you put a "x" at the end. I'll just leave it with that.
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  1. BethWitherupFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    love it :) and you can always come play at my house if you are too bored!

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  2. OliviaFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks! I would love to sometime! Since I'm new at this, how did you find me so fast and how do I find others to follow? Do you have a blog that I can follow?

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  3. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Liv! I have one of these, too. Totally forgot what it's called or how to get to it, but if i ever do.. i'll let ya know. Loved your first one! Let's hang out this week and be alone together. It helps. :)
    xo

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  4. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I love keeping up with you guys so I love your blog. Mandie and I would love to hang out with you ! I started to ask you if you would like to garden with us this pasted week end but I did not :( ok keep in touch love you Kathleen

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  5. MichaelaHelemMarch 1, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    This is such a cool idea! Am looking forward to reading some more! Love xo

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  6. Kemet MarieMarch 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    LOve This!!

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  7. marymakesartMarch 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I am glad you are blogging, Liv. I, too have a lot of time on my hands and love to spend part of that time reading your thoughts. Now you know how to pray with more empathy for those in Japan. I am still thanking God that your family is safe. loves, m

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