Ok. So I'm entering the blogosphere kicking and screaming.
For the past year or more there has been nonstop hype surrounding this phenomenon of social networking, and I don't mean the normal kind of networking where a polite handshake and a stiff drink ease the socially awkward into finding common ground in hopes of deeming the experience a delightful and/or productive encounter. No! This networking is a much more passive yet engaging process of carefully curating and crafting each exchange with all who is willing.
So back to the kicking and screaming part. While I witness many friends submerse themselves in this curious hobby I still haven't been able to find my own niche that I feel would ultimately be blog-worthy. Not having a particular hobby or interest that I specifically care to spend time writing about is something that for a long time has prevented me from exploring a blog. But after much deliberation, personal turmoil, and a few nightmares I've narrowed my starting-a-blog-justification down to these two reasons:
1. If you can't write well, you might as well stay home
Errr... or at least don't leave home expecting to change the world with the written word. Admittedly, it's a skill that has been underrated in my life for way too long. Having a creative career the emphasis can unintentionally shift to visual aesthetics because you work directly with copywriters who can practically do the thinking for you. And who doesn't want to think for themselves?
2. Life in New York City is too interesting not to talk about
As the moment I envision this blog as being a way to report/vent/reminisce about how New York is either making me more or less crazy. I'm not saying this blog will be 100% committed to living life in NYC, there may be posts that explore other thoughts/observations/etc.
To paraphrase Noah Brier, a good friend and 57% inspiration to start this blog: "If you start something today, in 20 years you will have been doing it for 20 years." So without further a due, here's to the start of the unexpected.
Cheers!
ab
ps. Are you supposed to sign every post? I'm so green!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
On board the blogtrain
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4 comments:
Haha - did you mean to write:
"If you can't write you well, you might as well stay home."
Irony is beauty ;)
Thanks Andy. It's encouraging that my very first comment is directed at a mistake... sigh
Andrew - you know I only poke fun because I care. You know I'll be watching, can't wait to join the conversation.
Thanks Andy, it's much appreciated. I'm sure you'll be making cameos in future postings!
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