I have to admit, sometimes I feel like my blog posts are too long. Then I check out other blogs and realize that their blog posts are just as long, sometimes even longer. Then I feel better about myself.
It's just so hard to fit so much into one small page. Then again, that's why it's called blogging and not twitter.
Ironically enough, this post is short and sweet.
That is all.
The Blogger
Pros of blogging:
1. I have lots of things to say that I want to get off my chest. And ultimately, the whole point that I ever write anything in my blog, is to express myself. Nobody in real life wants to listen to me ramble on and on about why I love certain movies so much or everything else I write in my blog. Heck, I bet even the blog readers online aren’t half as interested in what I have to say, but the few who are, are free to read this at their own free will. I don't care how many readers I have. The main point is that I say what I have to say and get it out of my system (you know, like pooping, but instead of waste out comes some magnificently incoherent blog posts) although I do appreciate that my blog posts have reached a few readers. But with all this goodness that comes from expressing myself, it has come to my attention, do I REALLY need to spit out every single little thought that comes to my head? Probably not. Some things are just not necessary to be said aloud. And sometimes, it might be better to have some opinions alone, that only you know and keep it inside yourself so it's more “you.” Ah, to blog or not to blog, that is the question.
2. To exercise my writing muscles. As y'all know from this post, I absolutely hate writing. I hate it with a passion. So blogging actually encourages me to write because I'm writing about something I'm passionate about and it's more enjoyable that way.
3. Blogging is a creative outlet. Not only do I get to write and express my opinions but I get to decorate the page with pretty pictures and font and a profile. It's fun putting things together!
Cons:
1. It's a waste of time? But “time you enjoy wasting is not wasted.” And given the pros above, am I really wasting my time? Or am I not?
2. Bloggers have a bad rep for being narcissists. Which lead me to a one too many Google searches “am I a narcissist.” My conclusion, first of all, is that not all bloggers are narcissists. Just like any other stereotype, just because you have a blog doesn't mean you’re a self-absorbed and over-confident.
And second of all, it's natural for young people to be slightly narcissistic. According to Google, narcissism is “self-absorptions of one's affairs” and “over self-confidence.” College students are told to find themselves, so it's natural for that to turn into a self-absorption. Maybe instead of narcissistically worrying about being narcissistic, maybe you should let, as Clueless calls it, the “post-adolescent idealistic phase” run its natural course. Everyone has it. Heck, if there was ever a time in one's life to be narcissistic, it's now, just like if there was ever a time to be hormonal and crazy, it's puberty or pregnancy. Hopefully we'll reach our less-narcissistic, better selves in the future. And hey, that only gives us nowhere to go but up, which is a good thing. Being a little bit narcissistic might not be a bad thing. In fact, it's very natural, perhaps even healthy, for a young person.
I know that I will look back on this blog post and cringe into a fetal position until I pop, so future self, I know I'm embarrassing us but I don't fucking care. YOLO. Rant over. Peace out hombres.
That is all.
The Blogger
I have to say, blogging has made me more alive than I’ve felt in years! Okay, that was an exaggeration, but you get the point.
Things I've discovered whilst blogging:
1. I actually like writing...well, sort of. I usually HATE writing. I hate writing essays. I'm tired of providing evidence and explanations for EVERYTHING and being formal and persuasive and citing all my sources. Maybe I like creative writing and journalistic writing better. Okay, this isn't exactly journalism, more like rambling, so I guess this sort of writing is blog-alism?
2. Blogging provides a much needed outlet for expressing myself. Turns out blogging isn't what I want, but what I need.
3. The power of creating something. A great quote once said, “Appreciation of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.” For too long, I've been passively enjoying other people's work without creating my own art. It's time that I did, even if it's something very simple like a blog. I never thought I’d ever blog because I’m too lazy to actively do anything. There's no satisfaction like hitting publish after you're done. And that's the push I need, especially since I hope to break into a creative industry. So blogging is giving me the practice to put myself out there, be creative, and express myself.
4. Complete freedom. That's the beauty of blogging. You can write anything about anything, in any style. I can write as little or as much as I want. I can totally be myself. There's no limit! It's truly liberating.
5. Blogging is actually a lot harder than it looks. I used to think that blogging was all about just writing whatever, adding some pictures, and then publishing it. Well, actually that's what it really is, but more effort than that. I never seem to run out of ideas (which is a good thing, hopefully it'll stay that way) but just the execution is difficult. Sometimes I worry that I might forget to say something. Like have you ever walked into a room about to do something but then you forget what it is? That's what it feels like. I've been putting so much attention into blogging lately that I'm ignoring other responsibilities. Oh well, I consider this productive procrastinating. At least I'm creating something, right? (See #3)
6. Nothing is better than following your passion and writing what you're passionate about. Blogging gives me something to wake up for in the morning. Who knows, I might even make money from this someday. That might seem far-fetched but a girl can only hope. But I have to remember that I'm doing this blogging primarily for me, to express my opinions, be true to myself and not just say things based off what I think others want to hear.
Maybe I'm still in the honeymoon phase but this blogging thing is cool!
Try out blogging, if you haven't already. You might be surprised how much you like it! Like I did.
Barney also has a blog, which makes things even better.
Have A Legendary Day,
The Blogger
Hello all!!
This is my first post! A BIG, heartfelt welcome to my blog. I'm sooooo excited to start. Let's embark on my blogging adventure together! Some posts will be lighthearted and fun. Others, well to warn you, I do have some pretty strong opinions and those posts might be a bit acerbic for your taste. But I don't bite, I swear!
I'm going to post as much as I possibly can here. School is starting soon so this blog might slow down for a while before I can pick it up again.
Sincerely yours, The Blogger