Comments on: The History of My Life According to Social Media

By: bnpositive

bnpositive — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:09:19 +0000

Great post Aaron! Thanks for sharing with us. I didn’t realize we had the “son of a preacher man” in common. I too parted with the lineage of pastors in the family and left that up to my two older brothers. You’ve inspired me to write a similar post, although I believe even fewer of my friends from the pre-Internet days really “get it” still. Reconnecting with more and more of them though. Now, just need to wrap up the other 328 post ideas that were in line before this one.

By: Aaron Brazell

Aaron Brazell — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:31:09 +0000

Hey Eric-

Likewise, I keep close friends across the political, religious and social spectrums as well. It’s always good to have a challenger. :) Thanks for stopping by.

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:23:01 +0000

Hey, nice job… And even though “we sparred a few times about Barack Obama on Facebook”, I still consider you a good friend. And, believe it or not, I like to include in my social network, a variety of friends who don’t see things the way I do. It keeps me always checking my own priorities and challenges me to think outside the norm. As a matter of fact, a good friend and neighbor of mine is very contrary to my thought process and we often get into conversations on government, God and whatnot. Anyways, good write up and here’s to a future of friendship and mutual thirst for knowledge.

By: Jared Goralnick

Jared Goralnick — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:55:45 +0000

Thanks for adding another dimension to the many-faceted Aaron Brazell. It’s powerful how easy it is to hold onto different parts of, and retell, our past through online presence.

Thanks for sharing this!

By: Lacy Kemp

Lacy Kemp — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:06:51 +0000

I think a lot of people initially realize how cool the connection-factor is of social networking. But what I think a lot of people overlook is how long lasting and continuous the relationships you find will be. I’m “closer” to some friends now than I was when I lived in the same neighborhood. Some people call this sad, I call it much better than not being in touch at all. Each day I’m reintroduced to someone from some past time, or meet new friends that I wouldn’t trade for anything. It’s such a cool revolution and I’m so thrilled to be a part of it.

By: Aaron Brazell

Aaron Brazell — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:42:15 +0000

Well the game changer for you, Micah, is that few of these people have blogs of their own… so you win by default. ;) Sort of pyrhhic?

By: Micah Baldwin

Micah Baldwin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:09:33 +0000

Interesting and well thought out. Its nice to know where your friends have come from ad why they are as awesome as they are. Even, if they just are bitter that my blog gets more traffic and comments than theirs. :)

By: Jeffro2pt0

Jeffro2pt0 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:39:23 +0000

Hey man, I’ll never forget that evening in Dallas when we all had dinner at Bennigans. That was an awesome conversation we all had regarding the things that were taking place within WordPress and 2.5 and what have you. Because of that trip, I’ve been going to my local Bennigans here, they have pretty good food. At any rate, it was a pleasure meeting you and I still have your number on my cell phone. Perhaps I should give you a ring every now and then.

By: Aaron Brazell

Aaron Brazell — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:09:02 +0000

Heh, to quote John Lennon, I get by with a little help from my friends – though mostly only to verify vocabulary.

By: James

James — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:06:32 +0000

Good post Aaron. Your french is still there huh? Mine has experienced some grammatical atrophy from years of neglect.

We’re still prayin for you to make into the ministry . . . just kidding.

You have found your niche, and you are kicking A$$. Way to go.

james