Giving the People What They Want

So, after a slow progression, I finally made the move to close my Facebook account at the beginning of 2011. I had been on the site for 5 years, long before many of my friends, classmates and colleagues even knew what Facebook was. For me it was a networking, venting and conversational tool. However, some seemed to have found it to be a lifeline and sole means of connecting with others. I say that because my departure was met with surprise by some and disappointment by many. I mean, we did use the phone and email prior to becoming Facebook friends. LOL! I guess I shouldn't complain; that indicated genuine relationships and let me know who really misses me.

I received emails, calls, and posts in response to my departure announcement even 2 weeks after I made the move. It wasn't really necessary, but I made the announcement out of courtesy and forewarning as opposed to fanfare (as I am sure a few presumed). Those who know me best can attest to the fact I generally try to do all things in order, and especially with class. It's part of my "personal branding." I did not bother those who really didn't know me well or were perceived by me to not care one way or the other.

Several have asked me to come back to the popular social utility. I have heard everything from how helpful and encouraging my posts were to how meaty the content was. A seasoned family member even called to tell me what I had to say was so much more attention-grabbing than the humdrum posts to which she was accustomed. I never really thought about it as such because I was just doing what I've always done and was communicating as I always have [since childhood.] It's funny how others see us, and how we learn the value we provide them. It's nice though to know I am appreciated, and in some instances by those who I otherwise wouldn't suspect felt that way. One of life's little surprises. Even still, being called and reached out to outside of Facebook will be the true test of just HOW much my presence is missed (smile).

If you regularly read my Facebook page, it was somewhat of a blog anyway when you think about it. My style of posting was unique to a certain degree I guess. Some people even labeled it as news. I can see that, as a former romantic interest used to call me an information broker. This is true, and I guess it comes from my past job functions and my naturally resourceful nature.  Always being uniquely Kathy, I decided to take all this positive feedback do my own thing. This is how I came to launch my blog.

I feel a blog allows so much more autonomy and control to say what you'd like, and it also helps circumvent the concern of violating the parameters set by social medium creators. It's definitely more intimate, and it's somewhat like a creative work that I can develop and play with. On here it's just me to focus on, so it's like we're talking one-on-one.

So, here it is-- Kathy's brand new blog, K-Lo Korner.  Consider this first blog entry a mere introduction on my purpose and to access my URL. Additionally, it is a celebration for those who encouraged me to keep bringing information and conversation in my own distinctive fashion. You'll never know what you'll read here-- and neither will I. I pretty much write and talk off the cuff; I am authentic, natural and unrehearsed. That gets me in trouble sometimes though! LOL! I do promise it to be a mixture of many things inherent to my Gemini personality (smile).

This should prove to be very interesting for both you and me. I consider this a journey-- and a journal-- for 2011, and hope to not only learn things about myself, but to also enlighten you in the process. I am the quintessential communicator, and believe that communication holds the key to relationships, learning and advancement. Therefore, my anticipated outcome is that I will evolve nicely from this as I turn another year older and find some serendipity along the way.

Like all things Kathy, this will pretty much be an open book, albeit laced with a little enigma. :-) I will randomly post, so check back often. I hope you will enjoy my words to come.