Late last night, I had a conversation with a friend that made me think maybe I've put too much of myself out for everyone to see. So, in a moment of nuttiness, I deleted my tumblr. Yeah, I know I've done that before. *rolls eyes at myself* You'd think I'd learn. I've already created a new one. *rolls eyes at myself again* I'm not sure what direction it will take.
I looked at this blog and considered deleting some of my more personal posts, but this is my journal. Sometimes I need to be able to look back and reflect. Instead of deleting the blog or posts, I decided that I should just revert some to draft while I pondered how much of myself I share with the world. It's not that millions of people are reading any of this; it's just that it's all floating out there for anyone who stumbles across it, and suddenly I felt very exposed. So, the drafts are there for me to peruse. Some day, I may repost them. I apologize in advance if four-year-old posts eventually appear in your feed readers.
Does blogger let you password protect posts, or mark them private?
ReplyDeleteI started feeling completely overwhelmed about six weeks ago and haven't touched my tumblr since...
I noticed that you haven't been tumbling.
DeleteI know blogger lets you password protect an entire blog, but I don't know about specific posts.
I really hate well meaning people who love to tell you how you should be, so I won't be that person, but no one exposes themselves as much as I do, until I bleed out on the pages, metaphorically speaking.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, sweetie. You do expose yourself more than anyone I know, and I admire your honesty and willingness to share. You are one of the bravest people I know.
DeleteOne of the reasons I had my panic and reverted all those posts to drafts was my friend said some things about someone whose online activity was discovered and it caused problems for her at work. I panicked for a moment about that happening to me.
Hmmm. I wonder what people deduce about me from my Tumblr? LOL I admit I use Tumblr as an escape, because I can just aimlessly stroll through my dash. Nothing pisses me off more when I want that escape and none of my usual blogs are posting anything. ;-)
ReplyDeleteDo what you feel comfortable posting. More, less, it's all good and what works for you. There is no right or wrong things. If mine is discovered, I guess I am pretty much covered at work legally so I don't worry much. Hugs.