“Impersonality seems to be a key in a lot of the blogs that I read, but on the flip side whether we like it or not our persona shines through.” it’s always satisfying to me to see someone else express an opinion on an issue that i constantly struggle with. how much do i write on a blog? how much information do i give away?
i have weird quirks when it comes to blogs. i tend to be very open with what i write about most things. there are some issues that i don’t mention here, but not many. for me, it turns into a distinction between “in writing” and “in person.” i think i have always been willing to share more if i can write it down. at the least, i know i’m more coherent in writing. in person, i don’t like to say as much.
my recent frustrations have started to boil over into all aspects of my life. case in point: i have regressed when it comes to rock climbing. after a kick butt night of climbing with betsy three weeks ago, i haven’t been able to return to that form. last night i went to the gym for the first time in two weeks, with betsy, and it was the worst night; i almost fell off a route i’ve been able to do since the very first week. ugh. the harder i try, the worse i get.
at least part of it is mental. i get frustrated and mad, and then it’s all over. some people get mad and it inspires them to try harder; i get mad and i just want to kick the wall and then quit. this is unfortunate.
my hands hurt. we ended on a good note, with betsy and me bouldering across the easy wall to build some confidence. i like the stretching and balance that bouldering requires. sigh.
all frustration was eventually driven away with a post-climbing stop at the waffle house though. i had decaf coffee and hashbrowns, and then ate betsy’s toast. the toast was just a way for her to get to the eggs and waffle. there is something comforting about toast.
i know that sounds weird. but it’s true.
