Documentation

When I think back to my original intention for starting this blog, I can boil the reasons down to two:

1. to document my thoughts as a TFA corps member

2. to find a new medium that would enable a smooth transition from xanga to blog

Now, several years later, I realize that my well-intentioned goals to write (and often subsequently reflect) and document have often been…ahem, inadequate at best.  At the same time, after a recent 10 day trip to three countries and six cities, I have decided(not as an excuse), but rather as a realization the following:

Sometimes, you’re too busy living life to document.  And this is generally a good thing, if you are living it fully.

And although 35 years from now, when we’re all flying our cars and downloading our food (Lord, I hope not)…I will fondly look back upon these digital archives with a rush of memories.  At the same time, I’m surprised at how clearly we are able to think back and recall our thoughts, emotions and perceptions of times passed.  Sometimes, I can imagine myself in that very moment.  It’s funny how our hearts and minds deem some memories worthy to keep and others…ahem, inadequate for whatever rhyme or reason.  In any case, I have many thoughts and no thoughts all at the same time these days.  I think, for the purposes of this blog, I have dug myself into a situation where I no longer desire to go back and track my thoughts ad naseum.

It’s currently prayer time in the Lee household and my junky desktop is attempting to upload some long overdue photos.  I think I’ll be back soon to post some ramblings.

…brb