I would have never thought myself to be the sort to put up a blog before.
Oh, for certain, I’ve put up my thoughts in various other places. I’ve had LiveJournal, done my fair share of Facebook status updates, and even ranted about various things on DeviantArt. None of that felt like writing a blog, however. This is the real deal. At least it feels real enough. It feels like the sort of things I’ve never done before.
Now, my reasons for even beginning this undertaking are a little vague; most of all to me. What made me want to start blogging? I’ve political opinions, sure; but I rarely advertise them, let alone debate them. The same goes double for my religious beliefs. I’m also not exactly the most outgoing of folk, spending most of my time indoors when I’m not at work.
However, I need an outlet. As a good friend pointed out to me just earlier this day, blogging can be a good form of “channeling emotions.” Being as my emotions are typically what control my daily life, I suppose I’d better get them under control. I’m hardly getting any younger.
I realize that this initial post is much ado about nothing; that’s somewhat intentional. Like any new thing to come into my life, I’m very hesitant and cautious, thinking I’ll make some sort of monumental mistake that brings it all crashing down around me. Ironically, that sort of worry is usually the very thing that causes the downfall of my projects.
Though, in all honesty, there’s a very good, overarching reasoning behind my sudden decision to plunge into this world.
I feel like it.
Until my next post, which will probably be my first post with any real substance, I’ll be lurking in the limelight.
Wow, who knew you could write?? And man, I always thought you were the type to be out fishing and hunting and being all outdoorsy and stuff.