Johnny and I were having this conversation recently about how crazy the internet is. Good crazy. Sure it has its share of bad crazy, but let's not focus on that right now. So, yeah... back to the good crazy. That whole making friends off the internet thing? Good crazy. You know, like, the "meet them on Twitter or Instagram and become real life, face-to-face" kind of friends. Sometimes I step back and think, "My younger self wouldn't even understand this world we live in now." It's cool. I remember the first time I had an internet meet-up… explaining to your friends and family that you were going to meet up with someone you met online was not easy… and they looked at you like you had just lost your mind. Sure, you should still be really careful, but my mind is blown at how many real life friends in different states (and even countries) I've met through online interaction. So yeah… totally stating the obvious here, but sometimes it's crazy (good) to just step back and let yourself smile and be amazed at this new way to find kindred spirits. I have the internet to thank for so many forever friends. :)
So true Katie. Thanks for the moment of reflection. My how times change, scary and exciting at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI love this, it rings so true for me! I met my husband on the internet five years ago and have since been meeting awesome people with similar interests to me . I love that the internet makes us available to so many people we would otherwise miss out on meeting.
ReplyDeleteI agree, there are kindred spirits to be found in our great little creative community.
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I totally agree with you!
ReplyDeleteI think it's cool too. I recently took a trip to Atlanta and met one of my blog reader for coffee. It was so fun to get to meet in person.
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That is so true! Couldn't agree more!
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Love from Germany,
Bambi
Agreed :) I (NJ) have a great buddy in Vegas who I wouldn't know if it weren't for our blogs, and that's just to name one connection I've made thanks to the crazy internet. It is weird to think about what my younger self would think, though, and you're so right about trying to explain to people who just don't get it! For all its flaws, the Internet makes me happy to be a part of the world in this day and age!
ReplyDeleteI try to explain this to people and they just think i'm crazy-crazy. But I agree, there's so much heart and good crazy. Love you, Katie.
ReplyDeleteI met my husband online, back in 1998 when it was dangerous. It's a wonder I didn't end up chopped into little paper-pieces. :) Instead, I got the most amazing friend in the whole wide world! Meeting would of never been possible if it weren't for the internet. And, all my closest friends have been online buddies first, too. <3theinternet
ReplyDeletei am in love with your blog as well as rachels, elsies & emmas and Jen's.
ReplyDeletemy dream would be to meet you gals!
not even as friends (although that would be AMAZING!) but just as a fan.
you ladies are all amazing!!!
much love from California!!!
I totally agree! I think especially with blogging it opens up a whole new world of relationships that can turn into life-long friendships!
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Taylor
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Gotta agree with you. It's so normal to me that I often forget how taboo it is to others. For instance, my work friends think I'm nuts for making friends online. I met my friend Andrea on Etsy (we belonged to the same Etsy team) back in 2008 and she has since become my real life BFF/big sister I never had. I live in Pittsburgh and she lives in California, but we were able to meet in person three times so far and she is just amazing and has been there for me through some really crappy times, when a lot of my "real life" friends here in Pittsburgh weren't.
ReplyDeleteViva la Internet! <3
Making friends online seemed like such a weird concept as a kid. Little did I know that at 25 I'd be engaged to an amazing guy I would meet online. The internet really can be good crazy! :)
ReplyDeleteAWW that is SO special!
DeleteWoah - How awesome!
DeleteI am still kind of hesitant when meeting people only but hey - this is the new friendships. But all the things we share with strangers now is crazy...you really got me thinking there...I love your outfit btw.
ReplyDeleteAgree totally. I have made so many wonderful friends online, and will be meeting another soon 'in real life'! Can't wait!
ReplyDelete- Taryn Elise xx
blog.sugarpushcakes.com
Thanks for you positive outlook on the internet. People blame it for so much, but it helps people make a lot of positive connections :)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with this! I have met some sweet sweet souls because of the inter-webs!
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely agree with that -- I met my husband online :-)
ReplyDeleteVery true. -Hanna Lei
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that I grew up in that crossover time, long before the internet became what it is today. What a crazy ride it's been! I've made so many sweet, wonderful friends; preteen Naomi with her @gurlmail.com e-mail address could not have even fathomed!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! So crazy! I had an internet friend make some things for my wedding! So fun! Have only met a couple in person though! always crazy but fun!
ReplyDeleteYes!! It's been such a blessing. I'm thankful to have met you, Katie.
ReplyDeleteHey Katie is that photo you or your friend? It looks like Elsie to me..
ReplyDeletetotally agree! the blogging world is awesome :)
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nikki
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I agree its a good crazy! Internet friends are pretty cool and I actually met my husband through myspace ( so many years ago) and we were just friends at first and then we met at a concert in real life and the rest is history. I have also met quite a few online friends in person (sadly most of them live out either out of state or out of the city I llive in) and I've got to say they are some of the coolest and awesome people i've met and i have some really cool memories with them and continue to chat with them on the regular.
ReplyDeleteI just found this blog and it is quite lovely! Cheers to new internet friends :)
ReplyDeleteThe internet has made many positive changes and I enjoy interacting with people I would never meet otherwise via the internet. Thanks for sharing!
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I always considered myself crazy. And I'm so sure that's the reason why I've done most things I loved and wanted to do in my life. This good (great) craziness rarely allows me to hold myself back! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of you!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree with this. I've met tons of people over the internet and made lovely friends. Even met my current boyfriend, whom I've been with for over a year now, on instagram! It is indeed good crazy!
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This is so true! In a way the internet acts like a big ole' filter - You naturally only follow those whose blogs and internet personalities you like or match yours, so when the opportunity arises to establish some kind of relationship, it's awesome and such a blessing!
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Just like everyone else, I agree! The internet gets so much negativity about being too absorbing and consuming, but the truth is that it's a wonderful tool to meet people, as well. Not everyone you meet on the internet is a crazy, deranged stalker! I've met some amazing people online and I'm happy to say we're becoming fast friends!
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Hahaha, I know! I met my first boyfriend via MySpace (ugh) and my parents were terrified of me meeting him... they made me bring two friends with me on our first date! And I was 18, it's not like I was a little kid... but anyway, yeah, I think they're used to me meeting online people in "real life" now since most of my closest friends were met through blogging. :) I think they still think I'm weird but don't express it as much now. ;)
ReplyDeleteBlogging is incredible! You feel as though your sat down having a chat and a cuppa when reading a blog even if you don't know the person. I'm quite new to blogging, and the thought of making like minded friends one day is so exciting. Especially as I live in a tiny village with little to none social interaction!
ReplyDeleteSuch a true statement. And you're right, I definitely prefer to focus on the good instead of the bad - so many cool things can come from these interwebs.
ReplyDeleteYep! My family doesn't understand this either. But I'm glad I do. :)
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