Roots
I noticed today at work that I’m just past the 2-year mark on this weblog. As a kid I tried several times to keep a journal of my activities, thoughts, inspirations, aspirations, etc. only to see it crumble after a week. So the fact that I’ve kept up with an online journal of the random events in my life for 2-years is very impressive (at least to me). I find that I never really look back on old posts, but in doing so I’ve noticed how much more ambitious I was in the beginning. Throughout the past two years I have repeatedly resolved myself to keep up with posts by adding creative insight. I’ve tried all sorts of “gimmicks” to keep posting from amusing links to top ten lists to daily quotes and even movie polls. In my eyes all of these fell short in their ultimate goal of continual involvement on this site, but it’s not like I’ve been completely lazy in the past (just partially). Reading some old posts I’m amazed I even attempted to post what I did (also amazed at all the stuff I was posting about) with all the schoolwork going on.
In essence, I’d like to try and get back to the style of those first posts where I would try shorter, daily posts on comments heard, interesting thoughts, or amusing anecdotes. I know from past experience that I can’t make this commitment for consistency, but the thought is nice.
A major hitch in this plan is the fact that I’m on a work schedule and am thus working under limited means. Not only are there time restrictions/issues (I tend to take a long time to plan out and write posts) while at work, there is also the lack of creativity. In the past I’ve relied on college to supply me with my most amusing thoughts and anecdotes, but since I’ve started working, life’s a bit more mundane and bland. Most of what occurs at the office is not exciting and occasionally it provides an anecdote or two. My other problem is that most of my creative thinking doesn’t happen in the office, but rather in my long car ride home, where I am incapacitated to write anything down and after a long day of work incapable of remembering anything once I reach home.
But I’d like to get back to my roots, so to speak; just don’t hold me to any expectations.
In essence, I’d like to try and get back to the style of those first posts where I would try shorter, daily posts on comments heard, interesting thoughts, or amusing anecdotes. I know from past experience that I can’t make this commitment for consistency, but the thought is nice.
A major hitch in this plan is the fact that I’m on a work schedule and am thus working under limited means. Not only are there time restrictions/issues (I tend to take a long time to plan out and write posts) while at work, there is also the lack of creativity. In the past I’ve relied on college to supply me with my most amusing thoughts and anecdotes, but since I’ve started working, life’s a bit more mundane and bland. Most of what occurs at the office is not exciting and occasionally it provides an anecdote or two. My other problem is that most of my creative thinking doesn’t happen in the office, but rather in my long car ride home, where I am incapacitated to write anything down and after a long day of work incapable of remembering anything once I reach home.
But I’d like to get back to my roots, so to speak; just don’t hold me to any expectations.
posted by Chris Burzlaff @ 1/18/2006
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