Memories. Ahhh Yes, Memories of My Life

Traveling

PROMPT July 12th

When did you first start blogging? (anywhere, not necessarily on WDC) Why? What did you blog about? (subjects, topics, personal news, etc.) Has your blogging style changed since you began?

         I started blogging here on WDC in May 2011. I had been working for Motorola for 11 years, but had not been traveling as much as I do now. I thought that starting a blog that covered where I went and what I saw would be a good way to share what I see. I've changed my approach on that blog thanks to comments/recommendations from readers. Some wanted it more personal (my first entries were very short and to the point about where I was), some wondered where I dined at, etc. I've learned that I love blogging thanks to the comments I've received, and the satisfaction gained from knowing a few out there actually enjoyed reading about my travels.

         I've tried to make my entries in that blog "Where In The World Is Sum1?"  more interesting, but I find it really hard. Face it, I'm a nerd and geek. My job requires that, and it's a good fit. Plus, I'm pretty private about most things here online, so I find it hard to share some things. Plus, if I wrote about the subjects I teach each week, you'd all be asleep in minutes. Hey! I should market that! A sure cure for insomnia!

         I find it easier to open up here in the 30DBC, but I think my entries still need work. A lot of it is age related. No, I'm not senile or anything, far from it. But my views (read yesterdays entry if you're curious about what I'm talking about), greatly differ from the mainstream thought consciousness. That's okay in my opinion, because the one thing I decided on almost 50 years ago, is that I would not be like other people and march to the beat of the same drum. I'd be different. But I don't think I'm that different really, I don't rebel against the norm. But having this idea for that long makes my entries just a little off if you ask me. And once again, I'm fine with that. If you don't like the entries, you can comment and tell me, just like you do when you enjoy an entry. We're all allowed to have an opinion after all. And hopefully, everyone knows what opinions are worth, because they're all worth the same.





Jim Dorrell