You know reader's block... well, I haven't had it in a really long time till... right now. What should I write for my very first blog? What are the first few words I can share with an audience? I could think of a thousand things to write about when not under pressure. But, now, knowing that someone would be reading this has got me a bit nervous.
I know the premise of what my blogs would be about. People in their 20s who share my fears: anxiety and uncertainty. The fear of the first blog that could possibly be unsuccessful is nerve wrecking. Does anyone share this fear? What if no one likes it? But wait, give me one more chance; I’ve got better things to write about. What if no one reads it? But why would THAT happen; this is the internet for crying out loud. I stumble upon senseless stuff all the time but still take the time to read it to realize that it was senseless. That doesn’t mean that I am calling this blog senseless... it is just finding its way. What if someone reads it; writes it off as senseless and never revisits? I shall curl up in a corner somewhere hoping and praying for him to return. Why do I need approval so bad, anyways? Strive for validation on the INTERNET? See, there is a blog topic! I think they would like to read that.
Who the heck is "they" anyways? Not you "they". I know who you "they" is/are. I mean in sentences that start with "they say that honey mixed with cinnamon can reduce cholesterol"? Who are these "they"s and who do you sue if these remedies backfire? Oh. And what gets to me most is "people say". You know, when "they say", "People say, honey mixed with cinnamon can reduce cholesterol." So now the liability falls on the people. Who the heck is this group and where they getting this from. Not to discredit their research, but if these guys are professionals in this field, then please attach a link before sending out forwards with such information. Or cite a source along with this information. Because if this works and I need to use it, then I need to know it is coming from a credible source. I would be eager to reduce my cholesterol with this remedy if Dr.Fitzgerlad, the scientific researcher was providing this information vs. Joe, the plumber; who in the recent year may have gained some credibility... in politics. Did I just blog?
I just realized for someone who did not have much to start this blog with... I just typed up a good chunk. Now what?
Let talk about the title of my blog; Incumbent geological formation. Uh-oh. What if someone reads the title and thinks the blogs are geology papers/research? No no. I am not a credible source like Dr Fitzgerlad. I don't have a Dr. in front of my name. Nothing against geologists. Just don’t want to limit the audience. Oh boy! I will have quite a few disappointed geologists. But maybe they won’t be disappointed. My audience will be geologists in their 20s who feel what I feel and relate to what I share. I expected an audience of a diverse professional background for this. However, due to the blog title, I will have to make do with this profession.
Great! Now you have offended the geologists by "making do" with them. Don’t get me wrong. You guys are great. In fact, I have always wanted to be a geologist. The Earth's structure amazes me. So its a circle, huh? Wow! Who would have thought? It's good stuff; this whole circle business. People thought that they would fall off the edge of the earth, huh? Boy, were they wrong?! How about the volcanoes? They roar so loud, they practically "crack" me up. Get it! I have geologicalized my puns. That is how much I love geology. You guys are awesome! You "rock"!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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