Back in early 2004, times, they were simpler. I'd come to work, do my daily internet readings, and eventually sit down and begin my workday. Now, that pristine lifestyle has been shattered, thanks to the overwhelming need to chronicle my opinions and thoughts in my daily blog.
So, why did I start it? Well, for years, I've been considering creating a true web page. I figured what a great way for friends and family to keep up with me. In addition, I thought it would be a fun project, and that I'd learn a great deal.
However, something happened when I sat down to actually do this project. I had forgotten that I spent ALL DAY LONG in front of a computer. So, by the time I got home, the last thing I really wanted to do was more computer work.
Enter the blog. My impetus to really begin it began after watching the state of the union address this year. I was inflamed. I sat down and began typing. For the next few months, sporadic entries were made. Then friends starting writing their own blogs, and it just snowballed.
So, why continue? Well, I joke, but my blog is my voice, and you can't silence my voice! My blog has multiple functions, first and foremost, its for me. I'm happy people read it, I'm happy people find it funny, informative, or disagree with everything I write (which probably every reader falls into one, if not all of those categories). But honestly, its a chance for me to sit down daily, compose my thoughts, and write for a few minutes. Since I've been writing in this, I've found my opinions to better researched and more thought out. That makes me happy (see my previous entry!).
And yes, I do the silly stuff, cause anyone who knows me knows that on extremely rare occasions I can be silly. I do pop-culture stuff because I have a passing interest in all things E! related. I do political stuff because I have opinions, which may differ greatly from many of the readers of this, and I'm all about the open exchange of ideas.
What will this be if six months? Well, if Marion is to be believed, absolutely nothing - its a fad that will die out. Maybe. I will say that I've enjoyed writing thoughts down on regular basis, that even if its not in blog form, I'll continue it.
And for what its worth, blogs don't have to serve a purpose. It can be any and everything you want it to be. I just wanted to share my motivation for mine.
Link of the day
Okay folks, Wednesday is publication day for The Onion. Normally, there are one or two real standout articles, and the rest are cute, but not LOL funny. Not so today. I can honestly say that EVERY article on today's front page is worth reading. If you are pressed for time, however, read these following ones. They're GOOD.
Senatorial Candidate Introduces New Low-Carb Platform
National Endowment For The Arts & Craftsand ESPECIALLY:
Why Can't This Family Ever Have A Funky Good Time?
Have a good one. Until James Brown bakes me a pie.....
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