And now for something somewhat unrelated…
As we were making our way through downtown Vancouver (thanks again Jeremy for taking Karen and myself up to Whistler for WordCamp!) I was having a wonderful conversation about the nature of blogs. A few months ago, while I was visiting my family in Mexico, some of my civilian friends noted that my blog had become somewhat more corporate/tech. I was somewhat taken aback. For all the writing I do about tech stuff, some of my research in the environmental field, movie reviews, etc. I always have thought of my blog as a personal blog.
My blog is personal. I write about me, unashamedly and unabashedly. I don’t like labels nor categorizations, I think we all are unique and I for one know that I am very unique in my own way. Sure, I liveblog the hell out of events. Sure, I review movies, products, and more than anything, restaurants hehe. But this is my personal blog, and I refuse to give that up. Precisely for that very reason, I have decided to separate my professional life from my personal life and create a website just for my research (which should go live VERY VERY SOON)
As I have told just about everyone whom I’ve met recently and who asks about my blogging – I blog about myself and not ashamed to admit it. This blog is about my life in Vancouver, and I’m very grateful that people find it entertaining. But more than anything, I write for myself. Admittedly, I also write for my friends, family and the world when I write about other stuff, like restaurants, etc.
That’s also why I told Lorelle about writing good content as my key, first and foremost advice. I do recommend WordPress because it is an easy platform with great flexibility, but I do try to write good content. And it seems some people like it. Frankly, I do. I like my writing. This may sound totally conceited to some, but it’s true. I think I’m good at telling my stories.
And this was just part of my story. I’m heading out to meet with two of my closest civilian friends, have to finish cleaning up the apartment I was house-sitting and finish talking to my Mom on GTalk – so, hoping you’re having a wonderful Sunday, I’ll bid you adieu!
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keep on rocking it, but let’s get y hooked on Wptiuch! can’t read what I’m typing right now! I’m struggling with my blogs identity as well, wrote sth similar a week ago
hmmm interesting. i also struggle with my blogs identity (long story, like bloggable HA) but you already work so hard, i just hope running two blogs does not become a new sense.