Blogs are Pretentious

So, over the years I've known about blogs, I've read blogs, I even think I remember when blogging was invented and everyone thought it was such a cool new thing. I've remained...skeptical. Don't get me wrong - I don't think there's a blog I've happened upon that I didn't enjoy reading. And I've got to say it seems most of my friends have been bloggers for a while now. But always, when I entertained the idea of blogging I had a thought that went a little something like this:

"It's pretentious to think that I have anything so special to say that I should write a blog about it." or
"I don't have such an exciting life that it's something to write about" or
"What makes my thoughts so interesting and unique that people would want to read them?"

However, over the last few months, maybe even a year I've experienced a slow but sure change of heart. I'm starting to see that there's something deeply satisfying about community, connection, relationship. That if we all joined hearts and heads we're way more likely to win the battle (whatever your battle may be on any given day). I've learned from those of you I've read, I've changed things about myself, the way I do things, tried new things, read new things... The list could go on. And I've realized I definitely have things to say. Things that only I can say as I am the only me. And my experiences make me all that I am and give me that special 'Uniquely Me' take on every situation.

So, maybe blogs aren't so pretentious after all. And seeing that I've decided to start one of my own, maybe something I've got to say will help you along your way. Or entertain you at the very least.

So here I go...join me if you dare.