Just Starting Out

I've decided to try this blogging thing. I gotta be honest, I'm not too sure about all this. Lots of people tell me they have a blog, or they blogged or they like blogging. And my sister just told me you could make money by having people click on advertisements posted in your blog. I've GOT to get in on that action.



For a long time I have been skeptical. I just didn't get the idea of posting your thoughts for all or a select few to see. Why would anyone want to read about mine? I never have understood Twitter and Facebook is only good for Flash games and pictures as far as I'm concerned. I still don't understand the draw of telling people "off to the grocery store" or "doing laundry" or "holding off a ravenous lion with a swifer". I may have made that last one up, and honestly, if someone could "tweet" while holding off a ravenous lion with a swifer I probably would follow them.



But then a good friend and old roommate started a blog about woodworking. And honestly, I didn't really get the idea of it at first. But I did start reading it, and have been drawn in by it. Now I know people have blogs for many many reasons. Anywhere from someone who is just looking for writing practice and to get some thoughts out of their head. To political commentary on the global market and how it relates to socio-economic classes. To whether or not anyone ACTUALLY SAW ANYTHING when Justin Timberlake ripped off Janet Jacksons top. Sorry, that's been bugging me for awhile.



So I decided I should give it shot. I've got some pretty big life changes coming up and might need a place to release the thoughts that build up. So here goes, watch out interwebs...