I have never really been one to write down my thoughts. In fact, if anyone ever suggested that I engage in that activity (which has happened multiple times during my life), I would roll my eyes and say that it was "stupid". So...the question that has probably gone through your head is, "Why are you starting a blog?". Valid question. The simple answer is "I don't know". I don't know why I decided to start a blog or write down my thoughts in a journal at this moment in time. I do have reasons why I am writing, which I will share...but those reasons have existed before this moment. I guess I just reached a point where I thought writing would be beneficial to me.
The first reason for this blog is that I love telling stories. I have always been of the mindset that, no matter what happens (good or bad), it was worth happening if you can tell a good story about it. I have had many good things and many bad(relatively speaking) things happen to me during my 28 years of life, and I love telling stories about all of them. I won't lie, I like being the center of attention. I can't tell jokes, I can't do imitations, I can't sing or play an instrument, I don't have many skills that will give me the limelight...but I feel that I can spin a yarn and read an audience better than the average Joe. So I plan on telling stories in this blog...probably a lot of them. I will tell stories of what is happening now, but I may write down some of my favorite stories from the past (so I don't forget them). So, blogging will be my story telling outlet when I don't have a live audience.
The second is that I am a mathematics teacher at the high school level. I love teaching. And one of the best parts of teaching is the interactions with the students. Some of those interactions I have shared with people verbally, but over time I have forgotten the exact phrasing or one little key point that actually MADE the scenario worth sharing in the first place. I have also said some quotable things (If I do say so myself) that I can't remember now. So, I guess this falls into the story telling reason...but they are specific stories so they get their own reason.
The third and final reason is that I am starting a new stage in my life, and talking about it might help keep me on track. I am trying to get healthy (and lose weight). But more on that in my next post...so I guess you will have to keep reading to find out.
This is awesome! I can't wait to read your next post. Spin away, we could all use a good yarn or two. :)
ReplyDeleteSo the major point of this article is that you are greedy. Why didn't you just say: "Hello everyone. My name is Dan and this is my greedy blog all about how greedy I am."
ReplyDeleteHaha greedy? How so? I thought blogs were posting about the goings on in your life.
DeleteCome on bro, just making a little fun: "I guess I just reached a point where I thought writing would be beneficial to me."
DeleteActually, though, as I read my comment now it just sounds really mean hahaha. I can promise you that I had a good hardy laugh when I wrote it. It was more of the jovial kind than the "finger in the face" type (you know exactly what I'm referring to).
Haha, I know you were kidding. I figured you were chuckling to yourself. I do know exactly what you mean. It is funny picturing you doing the "finger in the face" laugh to your computer. hahaha.
DeleteI am so excited to read your bog! Tell on, Dan, tell on!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Aunt Rini! I have the most supportive family ever!
Deleteoops ... *blog*
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