1st post

Alright,

So after being pretty against blogging for a while, I've decided to try my hand at it.

I initially was against the idea of blogging mainly due to the pressure (possibly irrational) that I, myself should start a blog. I worried that I would lack the motivation to update it daily. I have the same fear when it comes to journals. I love the idea of journals. Of, many years from now, being able to read anecdotes and observations from my youth. I also love the idea of being one of those cool people that others see writing god knows what in their trendy moleskine booklets. I've always been jealous of those people. They're so cool. What the hell are they writing?? About something more interesting than my life? Probably. Cool.

I've tried keeping a journal, believe you me I have tried. I have ultimately failed each and every time because (a) I lack the motivation to update it daily and (b) I assume that eventually it will be read by others. Because I assume that other people will read it, I feel the need to make sure that every thought in it is well-written, not mean to anyone, and does not reveal any personal secrets. This completely removes any of the possible therapeutic benefits I've heard that keeping a journal has.

To sum things up, journals are not for me. Maybe blogging is. Let's find out.

-nicholas