Monday, March 3, 2008

Paranoia can strike at any time....

....like late Sunday night....

I couldn't sleep last night after reading a comment. The comment basically said that I wrote true-to-life and heartfelt posts and that she wished she were brave enough to put it out there like that.

I started to think that perhaps I should be more careful...the reason for the blog is an outlet for my thoughts, feelings, and anonymity is key. As a parent and a spouse, my actions affect more than myself. My words could get me fired from my job, they could cause problems for my children at school and they could cause marital problems.

And so I deleted some of the blogs which were too much, and any photos which might link my children or myself to the blog. Sure, those who really know me would know right away that the words are mine, but hopefully the only people reading these words are people far away or people who won't ever meet me or who won't care that I am, in fact, keeping it real.

And then I was able to sleep.

2 comments:

GetBackJoJo said...

I can understand the paranoia.
We commenters are all very far away and are very much not interested in revealing you.
At least I am far away and not interested in revealing you!
:)
You are very anonymous.
an enigma.
undiscoverable.
stay cool.sleep well.

MEX-WORKS RACING said...

I can understand your concern, particulary when you have kids. I try to be careful with my pics and limit my information, but one can never be too careful. I've made some amazing friends through my blog, all the while keeping my distance, I share my interests and goals and for now, that's enough.