Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Why a blog?

I originally decided to create this blog to do something different this year.  Perhaps new is a better word for it since there are so many other blogs out there; I wanted to do something new this year.  I feel like I'm stuck in a rut of sorts when it comes to my own art so I thought that maybe this could be a good outlet for me.  It’s ironic though because writing is probably one of my worst attributes.  I am slightly dyslexic and during elementary school I always dreaded the weekly spelling tests.  I have come a long way though, I almost have my Masters in Education so the spelling issues never held me back.  I wouldn't want a spelling problem to hold me back from doing this either, that's what spell check is for, right?

So this blog is going to be about life resolutions, hence the name.  I was thinking about starting the New Year with New Year’s resolutions but then I thought why do people make resolutions that are only for this year.  Why can't I make some resolutions for the rest of my life?  Resolutions that will ultimately better my life and me as a person.  They are goals for me; things that I need to start this year and bring with me through my life.

My first resolution is to not procrastinate so much.  As you can see, I have already procrastinated on starting this blog.  I came up with the idea of the blog about a week before the New Year and wanted to start it on the 1st.  But it is now the 11th of January and I am finally writing my first post.  So this is something I most definitely have to work on.  Even though I do procrastinate with aspects of my life, I always get things done on time.  I do write many to do lists but I complete them last minute.  I want to utilize my to-do lists, with due dates, to complete my tasks.  Let's see if I can accomplish this goal in the next few months so I can make my life a little less stressful.

I hope to post something new at least once a week.  I am sure my life won't get too hectic to do this but we'll see.  I also want anyone reading my blog to leave comments or make suggestions.  I do take criticism well but be gentle.

Up next is my complied list of Life Resolutions.  If you have any ideas I would love to hear them.