I decided that I wanted to write a blog. I have wanted to write and keep a blog for a while, and I’ve even started before, but, but I never followed through and I’m sure that whatever I wrote was embarrasing. This time could be the same, but I keep feeling the pull to write down my thoughts, at the very least to gather them. At first I was going to name the blog and put it on a domain, and even write anonymously, but I changed my mind. Not writing anonymously is scary, because there are peolpe who I admire who might read what’s here and think I’m a dork. Oh well, I guess. There’s also a very real possibility that no one will ever read this other than me.
Regarding writing;
I’ve recently come across different voices online talking about the importance of writing. I’m far less qualified to re-share their thoughts, but I do think that it’s important to keep records. We should keep records of what we do professionally so that we can look back on our careers and be reminded of our growth. I think we should keep a journal so that we can share our experiences with opeople we love. My mom passed away ten years ago, and she left a couple very small journals. Being able to read what she wrote made me feel close to her. It was special to see what she wrote about me and my siblings when we were children. I wish that she had written more, but without being able to change the past, maybe I can learn a lesson and write more for my kids. (Maybe not) lastly, I think we should jot down our ideas and impressions. Whether they come from our own heads or a Higher Power, keeping a record allows us to come back to the ideas and explore them further as our experience grows and our perspectives change.
I’m not a writer.
You’re under no obligation to be the same person you were 5 minutes ago. ― Alan Watts
I was more of a Math & Science student, and less of a English & Literature student. I’ve never felt like I was good at writing, but, I want to capture my thoughts. Maybe sometimes they’ll be meaningful, but probably most of the time they’ll be obvious to other people and I’m just late to the party.