Does talking about myself this much make my butt look narcissistic?

I came across a quote today that sort of embodies my opinion of some blogs and my fears about my own:

“How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.” (Thoreau, I don't know the year or context because I only read Thoreau on quote websites).

I've been thinking for years that blogging is sort of narcissistic, but I haven't decided if that matters to me or not. I suppose that if my blog was too narcissitic, I wouldn't have any readers, and if I was generally a narcissistic person, I wouldn't have any friends. I try to keep this blog lighthearted to avoid the taking-myself-too-seriously thing. Because nobody likes that guy.

I did recently get serious on my friend Erin's blog. I was a guest writer for her "defining moment" series, so I had to break my rule and talk about my feelings. There wasn't any decent way to avoid it because "defining moments" are inherently serious, dramatic, and all-about-me-ish. You know all the stuff that you can't comfortably discuss with strangers? That's what I talked about.

I'll share the link with ya, little stranger, in case you're curious: http://www.reinventingerin.com/2011/09/326/

If not, I understand. I'd rather keep things between us casual, too.

Privates

I was reading my friend Erin's blog a moment ago, and it got me thinking about my blog vs. my life and if it will affect my privacy.

I seriously believe that my mind stopped maturing around age 17. I have been a teenager for eleven years, and possibly forever. I therefore have total disregard for my own privacy.

But, thanks to Erin, it has occured to me that maybe I should approach this blog thing with some caution.

I'm going to a wine tasting tonight (location omitted!) and I will think about it over a few sips of vino and --hopefully-- some free food.

Will report later.

Starting Point

Hello! Welcome to my blog.

I have been undecided about which blog site I like better: blogspot or wordpress?
I think this site is much more user-friendly. We'll see. For now, I'll have dueling blogs until I figure it out. My other blog is http://www.michaelamae.wordpress.com/

Thanks for visiting my site.

Cheers,
Michaela