I've kept some kind of blog since my freshman year of college. Xanga was all the rage back then, and once I graduated from UCI, I also graduated myself from Xanga to Blogger, where I stayed loyal through my post-college move to San Diego. When I felt it was time to move back home and start the grad school/credential process, I retired my blogging life.
I've tried to stay consistent in my writing, while not on an internet platform, although I can't say with confidence that I have succeeded. I write when I feel as though the words flow easy, when I feel as though I have something "good" to say. I realize now that just like anything else we are passionate about, writing takes practice, patience, and unrelenting honesty. Sometimes, I think I avoid writing things down because there's a sense of totality that comes along with it. If there's no record of it, I can pretend that it didn't happen, or that I don't feel a certain way. It's a gross game of pretend that I play with myself, and frankly, it's self-deprecating and unhealthy.
So here I am.
I've made resolutions in Januarys of past to write more frequently. This year, I want to stop being scared. I want to be able to write freely, but more importantly, to write bravely. I want to share my words, whether it be to entertain people, to provide insight, perspective, or as a vehicle for killing boredom. I'm putting myself out there.
I've tried to consider a primary focus for this blog, but as I'm a complex person with many different parts that make up my life, I don't think it would be fair to limit myself here. Obviously, some information will be withheld for personal caution, but I hope this blog will cover most of what is most important in my life. It will include archived pieces I've written, commentary on new experiences, a lot of self-reflection, and whatever else I feel I want to document. Most importantly, this blog will grow with me as I continue on this journey through growing up.
Hello, world.
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