going backwards to move forward.

I’ve had this tumblr account for quite some time now, but I’ve never really put it to use.  I used to be the biggest myspace whore, but then a friend of mine talked me into getting a facebook page.  I didn’t see what the big deal was at first, and was reluctant to make the switch.  It’s funny how life works though, and it didn’t take long before I found myself fully engaged in the constant battle of trying to keep the book from totally consuming every aspect of my life.  Don’t get me wrong, I love facebook, primarily because it provides a way for me to at least feel as though I’m still an active participant in the lives of my loved ones.  I don’t get to see my family and friends back home as often as I’d like, but thanks to social media taking over the world, I have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to staying connected. 

Anyway, I’m not really sure what the point of blogging—this is a blog, right?—will be for me, or if it will do any good.  I really just feel as though I need an outlet for my thoughts.  I’ve always been one to totally take advantage of my friends, and when I’ve been down or confused or happy or sad, mad or just bored, I’ve never hesitated to lay all of that on the friends and family that I’ve been blessed with.  Sometimes though, especially when you don’t see each other very often, that’s not so easy to do.  So, I guess if nothing else, I’m hoping that this will give me a way to work through some things and feel as if I’m more or less back on the right path.  If such a thing even exists.